Professor Kiang Ai Kim was Head of the Department of Chemistry at Nanyang University from 1975 to 1980, before Nanyang University merged with the University of Singapore to form the National University of Singapore. He made great contributions to Chemistry research and education, and can be considered the “father of chemistry” in modern Singapore. He passed away in 2009 at age 93.

To honour Professor Kiang, the Professor Kiang Ai Kim Endowment Fund was set up at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, NTU, in 2005. Professor Kiang had gone through university supported by such scholarships, and believed that they are an important way to aid and encourage talented youth to pursue studies in science and technology, which is vital to the nation’s leadership and competitiveness. The proceeds of the Fund are used for undergraduate bursaries and scholarships, travel awards for graduate students, medals, and book prizes.

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences expresses its deep, heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all donors for their generous support and contribution to the Fund.