Dr. Kang Shua Yeo

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Kang Shua Yeo. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Kang Shua Yeo is an Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, where he is also the Associate Head of the Pillar for Research, Practice, and Industry. He has a PhD in Architecture from the National University of Singapore and specializes in architectural conservation, sustainable design, and architectural history. Yeo's research primarily focuses on architectural conservation practices and he has been actively involved in restoring significant religious buildings in Singapore, receiving recognition from UNESCO for his contributions to cultural heritage. As a professional architect and historian, he emphasizes the importance of understanding built landscapes and their architectural significance. Throughout his career, Yeo has been awarded various accolades for his work and has held multiple advisory roles in heritage conservation organizations. His ongoing research includes projects related to Sino-Southeast Asian spatial concepts and the digitization of architectural heritage. He actively collaborates on interdisciplinary research endeavors and welcomes inquiries from potential research assistants or postdoctoral fellows.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Teaching and conducting research in architectural history and conservation.

Awards

#

UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).