Dr. Jocelyn Chew

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jocelyn Chew is an Assistant Professor at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds a PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, making her the youngest nurse in Singapore to obtain this degree. Dr. Chew leads the Digital Behavioral Insights (DBI) Lab, focusing on digital phenotyping, health behaviors, and implementation science with an emphasis on cardiometabolic risk factors. She has undergone training in the Stanford Biodesign methodology and was awarded the Singapore Biodesign Innovation Fellowship in FY23/24, which included immersions at regional and global centers in Beijing and the United States. Dr. Chew has developed multiple self-regulation programs, including an artificial intelligence-assisted eating triggers response inhibition program for personalized weight management. With over 70 publications in high-impact journals, she has secured millions in competitive funding aimed at improving public health outcomes. A passionate educator, she teaches both undergraduate and PhD students in research methods and evidence implementation, and has founded the Singapore Nursing Innovation Group to foster a culture of innovation among nursing students.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Alice Lee Centre Nursing Studies, NUS • Singapore

Teaching and research in the fields of nursing and health sciences.

Awards

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Tatler Gen.T Leaders 2025

2025-01-01
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Young Researcher of the Year Award

2025-01-01
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Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List

2024-01-01

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics