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Academic Leadership
The researchers and educators advancing what we know — and who gets to know it
About This Category
Academic Leadership and/or Accomplishment
For scholars and educators whose research, teaching, or academic leadership has advanced knowledge or changed practice, especially with real-world impact.
You might qualify if you have...
- Conducted research that advanced knowledge in their field
- Published findings that have been cited or adopted by others
- Demonstrated teaching excellence or educational innovation
- Translated academic work into real-world applications
- Mentored the next generation of scholars or practitioners
You might know someone who qualifies if they...
- Their research has been published and widely cited
- They created a new educational programme or methodology
- Their academic work directly impacted practice or policy
- They mentored students who went on to achieve notable success
Past Honourees
Winners in Academic Leadership
2021 · Merit
Kevin Goh Wei Ming
CEO
2021 · Merit
Raymond Lim Boon Tar
2019 · Merit
Irwin See
Managing Director & General Paper Tutor
2019 · Honouree
Dr. Laavanya Kathiravelu
Associate Professor
2018 · Merit
Jonathan Leong
Senior Lecturer
2016 · Honouree
Dr Muhammad Nazir Bin Amir
2015 · Honouree
Teo Yik Ying
2015 · Merit
Foo Jierong
2014 · Honouree
Mohamed Faizal
2012 · Honouree
Syed Faisal Bin Syed Ismail
2011 · Honouree
Adrian Lim
2009 · Honouree
Asst. Prof Peter Ho Kian Hoon
1998 · Honouree
Dr. Wong Tien Yin
Recognise Excellence
Nominate for Academic Leadership
Know someone who excels in academic leadership? Nominate them for the TOYP Awards 2026.
Nominations close · 31 May 2026