The Hwa Chong International School – Tooh Fee San Distinguished Professorship in Education and Artificial Intelligence at NTU’s National Institute of Education (NIE) is supported by a $5 million gift from HCIS.
The endowed Professorship will drive interdisciplinary research and innovation that harnesses AI to enhance educational outcomes, strengthening AI literacy and readiness among students and educators.
The Professorship supports research and innovation in the design and evaluation of intelligent technologies to enhance pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, and learner engagement.
The appointed Professor also foster global collaborations by bringing together leading researchers, educators, and industry partners to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for AI-enabled education.
As part of its applied research and outreach mission, the Professorship will collaborate closely with schools as real-world testbeds for innovation. Such partnerships may include leading seminars and masterclasses, driving collaborative education technology research projects, or test bedding AI-enabled pedagogical tools in schools.
NIE Director Professor Liu Woon Chia said: “The Professorship and partnership with HCIS bring together research and practice in a meaningful way. By working closely with schools, we can translate new ideas into real-world applications that support teaching, enrich learning, and better equip educators and students for what lies ahead.”
Honouring a Legacy of Educational Excellence
The Professorship seeks to carry forward Mr Tooh’s unwavering commitment to excellence, which left a lasting impact on countless students and educators.
Mr Tooh dedicated 21 years of his life to Hwa Chong, where his visionary leadership transformed the school into a leading institution known for both academic excellence and holistic development.
He nurtured a strong culture of resilience and perseverance, instilling in generations of students a deep sense of pride and belonging to the Hwa Chong family.
An alumnus of Hwa Chong himself, Mr Tooh embodied the school’s enduring values of lifelong learning, courage in embracing challenges, and strong bonds within the community.
