WONG Wai Choong, Lawrence

BSc (1976), Loughborough University, UK
PhD (1980), Loughborough University, UK

Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
National University of Singapore
4 Engineering Drive 3, Singapore 117576
Phone: 6516 2565
E-mail : elewwcl@nus.edu.sg

Professional Appointments

• Executive Director, Institute for Infocomm Research (2002 - 2006)
• Professor (1999 - Present), National University of Singapore
• Associate Professor (1993 - 1999), National University of Singapore
• Senior Lecturer (1985 - 1993), National University of Singapore
• Lecturer (1983 - 1985), National University of Singapore
• Member of Technical Staff, AT&T Bell Laboratories (1980 - 1983)

Administrative Roles

• Deputy Director (Strategic Development), Interactive & Digital Media Institute (IDMI), (2009 - present)
• Head, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (2008 - 2009)
• Acting Director, Interactive & Digital Media Institute (IDMI), NUS (2007 - 2008)
• Deputy Director (Administration), Interactive & Digital Media Institute (IDMI), NUS (2007 - 2009)
• Head, Communications & Information Engineering Group, ECE Department, NUS (2007 - 2008)
• Director, Computer Centre (2000 - 2002)
• Director, Centre for Instructional Technology (1998 - 2000)
• Deputy Director, Computer Centre (1995 - 2002)
• Deputy Head, Communications Division, EE Dept, NUS (1992 - 1995)

Professional Membership

• Fellow, Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES)
• Senior Member, Institution of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Member, Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)
• Member, Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)

Awards

• IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo (ICME) Best Paper Award (2006)
• IEEE Millenium Award (2000)
• e-nnovator Awards 2000, Open Category
• IEE Marconi Premium Award (1989)
• NUS Teaching Excellence Award - Use of IT in Teaching (1998)