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We’re thrilled to share that our High-Performance Computing (HPC) team, Team Kent Ridge, has secured 3rd place in the virtual category of the prestigious ISC High Performance 2025 Student Cluster Competition. This marks their second international accolade this academic year, reaffirming NUS Computing’s excellence in the field of high-performance computing.

Competing against 21 other top student teams from around the world, Team Kent Ridge was the only university from Singapore to win an award at ISC 2025. Their achievement highlights not only the students' technical skills and teamwork but also the strong mentorship from their advisors, Dr Cristina Carbunaru and Dr Sriram Sami.

In addition to this impressive result, we’re excited to announce that Team Kent Ridge has been selected to participate in the SC'25 Student Cluster Competition — one of only 8 teams globally chosen for this international event.

Organised as part of the renowned SC Conference series, the Student Cluster Competition challenges undergraduate teams to design, build, and run high-performance computing clusters capable of solving real scientific problems — all within tight power constraints and under the scrutiny of industry experts.

We congratulate the team and their advisors for their tireless effort, innovation, and for continuing to put NUS Computing on the global HPC map.

NUS FinTech Lab Receives UBRI Maverick Award for Global Impact in FinTech Research and Education

The NUS FinTech Lab has been awarded the UBRI Maverick Award by Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), in recognition of its outstanding contributions to FinTech research, education, and global collaboration.

Led by Professor Jungpil Hahn from the NUS School of Computing, the Lab has established a strong ecosystem that supports student-driven innovation, academic excellence, and industry relevance.

Among its key initiatives is NUSwap, a simulated digital asset trading platform that uses real-time market data to support experiential learning and research. The platform has supported over 100 students across Singapore, the United States, and Brazil.

In research, the Lab’s affiliates have published 11 peer-reviewed papers covering areas such as AI governance, blockchain-based carbon tracking, and decentralised finance. The Lab also engages in international workshops, conferences, and hackathons, connecting students and researchers across continents.

This award reflects the Lab’s continued impact in shaping the future of financial technology through education, research, and global partnerships.

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Lee Yi-Chieh on receiving the 2025 Google Research Scholar Award in Human-Computer Interaction.

His project, “When AI Crosses the Line: Detecting and Mitigating Harms in Human-AI Relationships,” explores how we can build safer, more ethical AI systems by understanding how users interact with them over time.

This recognition places him among a global cohort of early-career researchers pushing the boundaries of responsible AI.

Learn more about the Google Research Scholar Program here: Link

#NUSComputing #HumanComputerInteraction #GoogleResearchScholar

🎓 Congratulations to our Dean’s List recipients for AY2024/2025 Semester 2

We are proud to recognise the exceptional academic performance of our students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List. This achievement reflects their commitment to excellence and continuous pursuit of knowledge.

Well done to all awardees – your hard work and perseverance have truly distinguished you.

🔗 View the full list of honourees here

NUS Computing ranked #4 in the world and #1 in Asia for Computer Science & Information Systems.

We are honoured to be recognised among the world’s top institutions in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – Computer Science & Information Systems.

This achievement reflects the strength of our faculty, students, alumni, and research community in shaping the future of computing and technology.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to this milestone. Let’s continue to push boundaries and lead with innovation.

🔗 See the full rankings here

Congratulations to PhD student Song Tianqi for leading the team that received the Top Paper Award in the Human-Machine Communication Division at the 75th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference in Denver, Colorado.

The award-winning paper, co-authored with fellow PhD students Yugin Tan, Zicheng Zhu, Master’s student Yibin Feng, and supervised by Assistant Professor Lee Yi-Chieh, reflects the lab’s commitment to applying AI research to address pressing social issues.

This recognition at one of the world’s premier communication research conferences underscores the impact of student-driven research at NUS Computing on global academic platforms.

Read the research feature here

Professor Tulika Mitra Appointed Dean of NUS School of Computing

The National University of Singapore (NUS) announced the appointment of Professor Tulika Mitra as the new Dean of the NUS School of Computing, effective 1 July 2025.

An eminent computer scientist and academic leader, Professor Mitra brings over two decades of distinguished service at NUS to her new role. She currently serves as Vice Provost (Academic Affairs) and Provost’s Chair Professor of Computer Science, and is recognised internationally for her pioneering research in hardware-software codesign, with a focus on real-time embedded systems and energy-efficient AI accelerators.

Professor Mitra joined NUS School of Computing's Department of Computer Science in 2001 and has since held numerous leadership roles, including Deputy Head of Department, Chair of the University Promotion and Tenure Committee (UPTC), and Vice Provost (Academic Affairs). As Vice Provost, she has championed a more inclusive and forward-looking culture for faculty recruitment and development at NUS — broadening recognition beyond conventional academic metrics, refining promotion pathways for educational leadership, and strengthening the practice-track framework.

In addition to her new Deanship, Professor Mitra will also take on the role of Vice Provost (Special Projects), supporting university-wide strategic initiatives under the Provost’s Office.

"I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with the leadership of the School of Computing, a place I have called home for nearly a quarter of a century,” said Professor Mitra. “As we enter a new era of AI-driven transformation, I look forward to working with our talented faculty, staff, students, and partners to shape computing education, research, and innovation that serve society and advance human potential."

Professor Mitra succeeds Professor Tan Kian Lee, who has led the School of Computing since 2021. Under his stewardship, the School expanded its offerings in artificial intelligence, launched landmark facilities including Sea Building and Sea Connect, and strengthened its global research footprint. Professor Tan, a distinguished scholar in data science, will return to teaching and research in his role as Tan Sri Runme Shaw Senior Professor of Computer Science.

Assistant Professor Shao Lin from the Department of Computer Science has received the Best Paper Award at ICRA 2025 (IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation), held in Atlanta, Georgia from 18–23 May.

His paper “D(R,O) Grasp: A Unified Representation of Robot and Object Interaction for Cross-Embodiment Dexterous Grasping” was recognised in the Robot Manipulation & Locomotion category at IEEE’s flagship robotics conference, a leading forum for cutting-edge work in robotics and automation.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

#ICRA2025 #BestPaperAward #RoboticsAndAutomation #NUSComputing #IEEE #AcademicExcellence #ResearchImpact #RobotManipulation

Congratulations to Business Analytics student Kyle Lao for being named a Finalist in the 2025 Values and Ventures Competition, hosted by the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University.

The competition empowers undergraduate entrepreneurs worldwide to pitch ventures that combine profit with social impact. Past ideas include recycling plants employing the homeless, improved autism treatment access, and real-time organ donor communication. Finalists receive at least $1,000 to support their ventures.

Participants also act as investors in an Investor Challenge, selecting which teams advance. Values and Ventures is supported by the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Richards Barrentine Donor Advised Fund of the Texas Women’s Foundation.

#NUSComputing #ValuesAndVentures #BusinessAnalytics #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact #StudentAchievement #ConsciousCapitalism #GlobalCompetition

Assistant Professor Zhang Jiaheng has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list in the Healthcare & Science category.

His research focuses on privacy and security challenges in artificial intelligence, as well as the application of blockchain technologies, especially zero-knowledge (zk) proofs and applications on blockchain and machine learning models. His work on cross-blockchain bridges, zkBridge, has been successfully commercialised by Polyhedra Network. 

This recognition highlights his contributions to advancing secure and trustworthy AI systems.

#NUSComputing #Forbes30Under30 #AIPrivacy #Cybersecurity #BlockchainResearch #ZKP #HealthcareAndScience #AcademicResearch #ResearchExcellence #AIResearch

We are pleased to share that Professor Roger Zimmermann has been appointed Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Spatial Algorithms and Systems (TSAS) for the 2025–2027 term.

This editorial role recognises Professor Zimmermann’s longstanding contributions to spatial data management, multimedia systems, and algorithmic research. His appointment will help shape the direction of future work in the field and strengthen the journal’s commitment to high-impact, interdisciplinary scholarship.

#ACMTSAS #SpatialAlgorithms #ResearchLeadership #EditorialAppointment #NUSComputing #AcademicService #DataSystems

Congratulations to Hannah Chia (BComp(Computer Science), Class of 2024) on being awarded the SCS Future Leader in Tech at the SCS Gala Dinner and Tech Leader Awards on 9 May.

Currently a Systems Analyst at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Hannah was recognised for her strong potential and contributions to Singapore’s tech ecosystem.

Read the award citation and watch the award video to learn more about her achievements.

#FutureLeaderInTech #SCSSingapore #TechLeadership #YoungTalent #WomenInTech #NUSComputing #CareerBeginnings

Thrilled to share that NUS Computing’s paper, “CustomAIzEd: Bridging Interdisciplinary Gaps in AI Education with Customized Content Using LLMs”, won the Best Paper Award at IEEE EDUCON 2025! 🏆

This paper, stemming from the Final Year Project of Li Xue Pua and Rushil Ramesh under the guidance of Senior Lecturer Prabhu Natarajan and Lecturer Ganesh Neelakanta Iyer, explores how large language models (LLMs) can be used to create customised content that bridges interdisciplinary gaps in AI education.

#AIeducation #IEEEEDUCON2025 #NUSComputing #GenerativeAI #Innovation #AIResearch #FYPSuccess #AcademicExcellence

🏆 Congratulations to KITHCT Chair Professor Chua Tat Seng on receiving the Outstanding Paper Award at ICLR 2025 for his paper, “AlphaEdit: Null-Space Constrained Knowledge Editing For Language Models.” This prestigious award is given to only three papers from over 3,600 accepted submissions, highlighting the innovative nature and impact of his research.

Professor Chua’s work addresses critical challenges in AI and language model knowledge editing, setting a new standard in the field. His research not only contributes to advancing AI technology but also provides valuable insights into improving language model performance and reliability.

This recognition further solidifies Professor Chua’s role as an AI research leader. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of his work on the AI community and beyond.

#ICLR2025 #AIResearch #LanguageModels #OutstandingPaper #Innovation #AI #NUSComputing

We’re proud to celebrate the AI 4 Social Good Lab (AI4SG), led by Assistant Professor Lee Yi Chieh, for receiving two paper awards at ACM CHI 2025 — the premier conference for human-computer interaction research.

🏅 Best Paper Award (top 1% of submissions) for their paper “The Benefits of Prosociality towards AI Agents: Examining the Effects of Helping AI Agents on Human Well-Being”
🏅 Honourable Mention (top 5% of submissions) for their paper “As Confidence Aligns: Exploring the Effect of AI Confidence on Human Self-Confidence in Human-AI Decision Making”

These accolades highlight the strength of their work and its contribution to advancing how humans interact with digital systems.

Congratulations to the researchers on this remarkable recognition at CHI 2025.

#NUSComputing #CHI2025 #HCI #BestPaperAward #HonourableMention #ComputingResearch #NextGenResearchers