Dr. Dan Chia

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dan Chia serves as an Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology. He has previously accumulated 17 years of industry experience with companies such as Delphi, Siemens VDO, and Continental, between 2001 and 2017. Dan holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Computing Science from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He has contributed to over 10 patents and held the position of Director at Continental, where he focused on advanced development in infotainment connectivity products. Dan's main research areas are applied research involving artificial intelligence and deterministic methods, specifically aimed at ensuring safety operations for Autonomous Vehicles and Intelligent Transport Systems. He is also actively engaged in social innovation, leveraging his expertise to foster community awareness and drive social benefits. In addition to his teaching duties, Dan has been involved in various appointments at SIT, including Deputy Centre Director at the Community Leadership and Social Innovation Centre and has received several awards for teaching excellence throughout his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Centre Director

2025-01-01 — Present

Community Leadership and Social Innovation Centre • Singapore

Assistant Director

2024-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Community Leadership and Social Innovation Centre • Singapore

Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Project Director Lab

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Continental Automotive Singapore • Singapore

Head Innovation & System Integration

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Continental Automotive Singapore • Singapore

Electric Discipline Manager

2007-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Continental Automotive Singapore • Singapore

Principal Engineer

2004-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Siemens VDO • Singapore

Engineer SDEC

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Delphi • Singapore

Awards

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SIT Teaching Excellence Award

2023-01-01
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SIT Teaching Excellence Award

2022-01-01
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SIT Teaching Excellence Award

2019-01-01

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).