Dr. Seh Chun

Professor

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Biography

Seh Chun Lim has been a faculty member at the Singapore University of Technology and Design since 2014, currently serving as an Advisor for Special Projects in the Office of the Provost. Before joining SUTD, he held various leadership roles at the National University of Singapore, including Deputy Dean of Engineering, where he oversaw the Design-Centric Program in the NUS Engineering Faculty. He chaired the NUS Institutional Laboratory Safety Committee and was involved in several important committees related to academic governance and safety. Lim has been recognized internationally for his contributions to tribology and engineering materials, notably through collaborations with renowned experts such as Professor Mike Ashby from the University of Cambridge. He has organized and chaired several significant international conferences in these fields and served on various advisory committees for funding and governance in research. His educational background includes multiple degrees from Oxford University and the National University of Singapore. Lim has received numerous honors throughout his career, including fellowships and awards from professional engineering institutions and the Singapore government.

Research Interests

Experience

Advisor Special Projects

2014-01-01 — Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Currently advising on special projects within the university's provost office.

Deputy Dean of Engineering

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Oversaw the Design-Centric Program and various engineering initiatives.

Head of Department

2000-01-01 — 2012-01-01

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Led the Department of Mechanical Engineering and managed departmental operations.

Awards

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Physics Prize

1973-01-01
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Overseas Merit Scholarship

1974-01-01
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Public Administration Medal (Silver)

2005-01-01

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).