Dr. May Lim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor May Lim Sok Mui is a faculty member at the Singapore Institute of Technology, serving as Assistant Provost for Applied Learning. She holds a PhD in Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland, Australia. Her work within the Teaching and Learning Academy focuses on promoting competency-based education and the recognition of prior learning. Dr. Lim has extensive experience in developing faculty development programs and has served as the Director of the Centre for Learning Environment Assessment Development (CoLEAD). She has received several accolades including the National Day Honours: Public Administration Medal (Bronze) in 2022 and multiple SIT Teaching Excellence Awards. As a registered occupational therapist, she has collaborated on numerous projects aimed at early intervention and has secured over S$5 million in grants for research initiatives. Her projects often explore the integration of experiential learning and gamification to enhance educational outcomes. Dr. Lim has also contributed to professional development in occupational therapy education and mentoring future professionals in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Teaching and academic leadership in Occupational Therapy.

Director, Centre for Learning Environment Assessment Development (CoLEAD)

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Led faculty development programs.

Programme Director, SIT BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Oversaw the Occupational Therapy undergraduate program.

Awards

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Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

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SIT Teaching Excellence Award

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SIT Teaching Excellence Award

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SIT Teaching Excellence Award

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).