Dr. Alvin Chan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alvin Chan is an Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology, specializing in computer science and infocomm technology. He has held various leadership positions, including Director of Programmes for the Infocomm Technology Cluster and Deputy Cluster Director for Applied Research. Dr. Chan has extensive experience in academia, having directed multiple programmes at DigiPen, including the BA in Games Design and the BS in Computer Science. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Leeds. He has received notable accolades, including Gold Medals at international invention exhibitions and various awards for his consultancy work and excellence in teaching. Dr. Chan is actively involved in the academic community as a member of the IEEE and ACM.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Infocomm Technology Cluster • Singapore Institute of Technology

Deputy Cluster Director

— Present

Infocomm Technology • Singapore Institute of Technology

Programme Director

— Present

DigiPen • Singapore

Directed the BA Games Design programme.

Programme Director

— Present

DigiPen • Singapore

Directed the BFA Digital Art & Animation programme.

Programme Director

— Present

DigiPen • Singapore

Directed Computer Science Game Design programme.

Programme Director

— Present

DigiPen • Singapore

Directed BS Computer Science Real-Time Interactive Simulation.

Awards

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Gold Medal

2017-04-02
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Gold Medal

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Diploma

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Teacher Award

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Active New Consultant Award

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Highest Overseas Consultancy Award

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Merit Scholarship

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IBM Prize

Requirements for Singapore Institute of Technology

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering or related field GCE A-Level with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry Mathematics at H2 level preferred
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Copy of NRIC or Passport
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional for UG)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Includes programs like Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (SIT-UofG joint degrees).