Congratulations to NIE recipients of the National Day Honours 2025

We would like to congratulate our NIE Council Members and colleagues who have been awarded National Day Medals by the President of the Republic of Singapore.

The National Day Medals are awarded in recognition of their contributions to education in Singapore and their dedicated service to the Institute, the University, and the nation.

The Public Administration Medal (Gold)

Mr James Wong Kok Onn 
(Deputy Secretary (Services), Ministry of Education)
Member, NIE Council

The Public Administration Medal (Silver)

Ms Gwenda Fong Su-Yi 
(Deputy Secretary (Digital Society and Development), Ministry of Digital Development and Information)
Member, NIE Council

The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

Assoc Prof Chow Jia Yi
Dean, Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes
Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

Ms Low Peck San
Head/Finance
Finance Department

Ms Patricia Elaine Ann Campbell
Deputy Director and Head/Public, International and Alumni Relations
Public, International & Alumni Relations Department

The Public Service Medal

Assoc Prof Vivien Huan Swee Leng
Associate Vice President (Wellbeing), NTU
Psychology and Child & Human Development, NIE

The Commendation Medal

Ms Lim Puay Yin, Abby
Assistant Director, Admissions & Student Records
Office of Academic Administration & Services

The Efficiency Medal

Mr Chee Yew Hing, Stanley
Manager, Professional and Leadership Development
Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning

Mr Ong Choong Siong
Assistant Head
Finance Department

Mdm Kamsidah Binte Kamsin
Assistant Manager, PA to Dean, Academic & Faculty Affairs
Office of Academic & Faculty Affairs

Ms Wu Yuhua Candy
Programme Manager
Psychology and Child & Human Development Department

The Long Service Medal

Ms Lim Wan Yong (Permanent Secretary (Education), Ministry of Education)
Chairperson, NIE Council

Prof Tan Oon Seng
Dean, Special Projects and Centre Director, Singapore Centre for Character & Citizenship Education
Singapore Centre for Character & Citizenship Education

Assoc Prof Aw Guat Poh
Deputy Head, Asian Languages & Cultures
Asian Languages & Cultures Department

Assoc Prof Caroline Koh
Associate Professor
Psychology and Child & Human Development Department

Assoc Prof Chow Jia Yi
Dean, Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes
Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

Assoc Prof Chua Bee Leng
Chief Learning & Innovations Officer
Director's Office

Assoc Prof Goh Wee Pin, Jonathan
Associate Professor
Policy, Curriculum & Leadership Department

Assoc Prof Hairon Salleh
Associate Professor
Policy, Curriculum & Leadership Department

Assoc Prof Koh Koon Teck
Associate Professor
Physical Education & Sports Science Department

Assoc Prof Lum Chee Hoo
Associate Professor
Visual & Performing Arts Department

Assoc Prof Mohd Mukhlis Bin Abu Bakar
Head, Asian Languages & Cultures
Asian Languages & Cultures Department

Assoc Prof Poon Mui Cheng, Angelia
Associate Professor
English Language & Literature Department

Assoc Prof Quek Choon Lang, Gwendoline
Associate Professor
Learning Sciences & Assessment Department

Assoc Prof Tan Heng Kiat, Kelvin
Associate Professor
Learning Sciences & Assessment Department

Assoc Prof Tay Eng Guan
Associate Professor
Mathematics & Mathematics Education Department

Dr Chia Ti Yong, Alexius
General Manager / Associate Dean, NIE International
English Language & Literature, NIE

Dr Chian Lit Khoon
Senior Lecturer
Physical Education & Sports Science Department

Dr Jo Ann Shek
Lecturer
English Language & Literature Department

Dr Kiren Kaur d/o Ratan Singh
Senior Lecturer
English Language & Literature Department

Dr Lim Seok Lai
Associate Dean, Practicum & Partnerships
Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

Dr Lim Yang Teck Kenneth
Senior Education Research Scientist
Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice

Dr Luo Qingming
Senior Lecturer
Asian Languages & Cultures Department

Dr Norhaida Bte Aman
Assistant Dean, Diploma
Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

Dr Sa'eda Bte Buang
Senior Lecturer
Asian Languages & Cultures Department

Dr Soo Li Mei, Johannah
Lecturer
Natural Sciences & Science Education Department

Dr Suhaimi Bin Mohamed Afandi
Assistant Dean, Graduate Education by Coursework
Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning

Dr Yeo Boon Wooi Joseph
Assistant Dean, Academic & Faculty Affairs
Office of Academic & Faculty Affairs

Dr Yvonne Seng Bee Gek
Assistant Dean, Student Development & Counselling
Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

Mr Eric Bonneau
Senior Assistant Director and Unit Head, Education Technologies, Corporate & Research Solutions
Digital Solutions Department

Mr Jason Hee Chee Meng
Assistant Director and Team Lead, Digital Skills & Student Solutions
Digital Solutions Department

Mr Ng Yih Farn
Database Administrator
Infrastructure & Database Department

Mr Ang Kheng Yeong
Learning Strategist
Centre for Innovation in Learning

Ms Ho Seok Tuan
Senior Executive
Finance Department

Mr Lee Wee Leong Sean
Senior Information Assistant
Library & Information Services Centre

We also congratulate our MOE colleagues (seconded to NIE) who have been awarded National Day Medals.
  

The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

Ms Ng May Gay
Senior Teaching Fellow
Singapore Centre for Character & Citizenship Education

Commendation Medal

Dr P Ananthi
Teaching Fellow
Humanities & Social Studies Education Department

Mdm Sriwani Bte Abdul Razak
Teaching Fellow
Psychology and Child & Human Development Department

Ms Yap Chin-Fang
Teaching Fellow
Learning Sciences & Assessment Department

Long Service Medal

Dr Saravana Pillai s/o Arjunan
Teaching Fellow
Physical Education & Sports Science Department

Dr Sasikumar Ponnalagu
Teaching Fellow
Asian Languages & Cultures Department

Mr Liang Hong Poh
Teaching Fellow
Learning Sciences & Assessment Department

Ms Tan Yah Hui
Teaching Fellow
Humanities & Social Studies Education Department