Mr George Loh is Associate Vice President (Strategic Partnership) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), leading the Strategic Partnership Office (SPO) to shape governance structures supporting strategic programmes and cultivate partnerships with the University’s stakeholders. Concurrently, he drives strategic initiatives and fosters industry collaborations at the Office of Deputy President (Research & Technology).

George joined NUS in 2020 as Senior Director (Strategic Collaboration and Partnership). Prior to this, he had an extensive career spanning over 30 years in Singapore’s public sector, holding key appointments in the Defence Science and Technology Agency, Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), and National Research Foundation (NRF).

George has a wealth of experience in fostering global partnerships, having led defence technology collaborations and research and development (R&D) programmes with various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. During his tenure at the NRF, he contributed to the development of Singapore’s R&D strategy and capabilities, spearheading key initiatives such as the Quantum Engineering Programme, AI Singapore, and National Cybersecurity R&D Programme. Additionally, he facilitated partnerships with academia and industry to foster technology transfer and research collaborations. In 2017, George received the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the nation.

George graduated from The Ohio State University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. He was granted the Defence Technology Training Award in 1993 to pursue a Master of Science in Industrial Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California.