SMU has appointed Professor Pang Hwee Hwa as Dean of the School of Information Systems (SIS) for the next five years, with effect from 1 July 2016. Prof Pang aims to "further develop SIS into an institution that is internationally admired for our research and education." "To achieve this, my priorities would be to strengthen the practical relevance of our School's research, further our contribution to academic knowledge, and train our students to become professionals who employ IT innovatively to create business value," he said. SMU Provost Professor Lily Kong said: "Prof Pang brings with him an admirable track record of teaching and research … We are confident that Prof Pang's expertise and experience will lead the School to even greater heights."
[Featured Photo: Professor Pang Hwee Hwa]