The ubiquity of technology in the modern world obliges us as educators to integrate technology
into the education of our students. The provision of an education that does not integrate technology lacks authenticity.
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Dr Adrian LEE
PhD, MA, BA (University of Cambridge)
Department of Chemistry
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- Atmospheric science
- Quantum chemistry
- Spectroscopy
- Statistical thermodynamics
- A pioneer in technology-enhanced education, he successfully implemented the flipped
classroom pedagogy for CM2101 Physical Chemistry 2, which features online lectures
and quizzes; narrated screencast solutions to problem sets; individualised homework
assignments; and reimagined classroom time that focuses on active learning
- Introduced innovative teaching methods, including interactive Excel-based visualisations
to illustrate concepts; interactive Flash-based animations; and peer grading system with
qualitative feedback for term papers
- Developed the Integrated Chemistry Laboratory Manual, a collaboration between Department
of Chemistry and Centre for Instructional Technology, that prepares students for
laboratory classes with a variety of multimedia including videos of laboratory techniques and
interactive photographs of laboratory equipment; and contributed to the development
of the Environmental Chemistry Minor Programme with the University of Toronto; and
the MSc in Science Communication with Australian National University
- Introduced the revamped Integrated Science Curriculum into the Special Programme in Science
- Passionate, engaging and effective educator
who has garnered highly positive feedback from students
- Provided an abundance of alternative materials to enable students to better understand the
module and achieve intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrated clearly the capability of teaching a range of modules across various levels
and to different groups of students
- Generous with his time and knowledge, he shares his experience in flipped classroom and
technology-enhanced education across NUS
- Published four joint articles on the learning outcomes of the Special Programme in Science
and a joint article on the implementation of an academic development course on blended
learning at educational conferences
- Published over 30 disciplinary articles in international journals, including
Science and Physical Review
- Contributed articles on teaching to university publications
- Chaired or co-chaired chemistry and materials
education workshops and symposia as part of
international conferences
- Co-chaired the 7th International Conference
on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- Invited to give talks and workshops on flipped
classroom and teaching leadership in Malaysia,
the Philippines and the UK
- Given disciplinary presentations at meetings,
workshops and conferences worldwide
- Annual Teaching Excellence Award, NUS (2014/15, 2013/14, 2012/13)
- Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Honour Roll, NUS Science (2015/16)
- Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, NUS Science (2014/15, 2013/14, 2012/13, 2007/08)
- German Institute of Science and Technology — Singapore National Institute of Chemistry
(SNIC) Award in Chemistry Education, SNIC (2012)
"To achieve a form of redundancy by inspiring
students to become autonomous learners
independent of me as their teacher. To view
learning more as a process rather than a product
so my students achieve the necessary
metacognitive skills to become lifelong learners."