KOH, Andrew
Full-time Faculty
Senior Lecturer of Computer Science
College of Integrative Studies
CIS
Dr Andrew Koh joined SMU in 2022. He received his PhD in computational imaging from the University of Nottingham, UK, in 2008. Early years of his career was devoted to farming as a means for poverty alleviation and education of university graduates in Cambodia. He currently researches on enhancing the well being of the migrant workers community in Singapore through technology. His teaching focuses on interdisciplinary subjects such as affective computing and sustainability from a technology perspective. Previous positions held include a Partner Seller (Analytics) at Microsoft and Assistant Director at Ministry of Manpower (ACE). His work experience through the non-profit, corporate and governmental sectors lend him an integrative lens which he aims to equip his students with.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, 2008
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), University of Leeds, United Kingdom, 2004
Research Interests
- Migrant Workers in Singapore
Course(s) Taught in SMU
- AI and Humanity
- Digital Technologies and Sustainability
Research Areas and Areas of Expertise
Strategic Priorities
HighlightsAndrew Koh is an interdisciplinary computer scientist and educator whose research and teaching bridge AI, digital technologies, social innovation, and sustainability, with impactful contributions across academia, industry, and public service.
Integrates technical expertise in AI and analytics with a strong commitment to social impact, sustainability, and inclusivity; recognized for interdisciplinary research, practical applications in public and private sectors, and thought leadership in digital transformation and ethical technology.
Focused research areas include Gender biases in AI and ChatGPT; automated theme search in financial documents; text analytics for corporate social responsibility; image segmentation and computer vision; digital transformation in social innovation; inclusive healthcare and sustainability.
Integrates technical expertise in AI and analytics with a strong commitment to social impact, sustainability, and inclusivity; recognized for interdisciplinary research, practical applications in public and private sectors, and thought leadership in digital transformation and ethical technology.
Focused research areas include Gender biases in AI and ChatGPT; automated theme search in financial documents; text analytics for corporate social responsibility; image segmentation and computer vision; digital transformation in social innovation; inclusive healthcare and sustainability.
Areas of Expertise
ScienceTechnology and SocietyComputer ScienceInformation Systems & TechnologyInformation Systems ManagementHealth & WellbeingLifestyle & Wellness
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Dr Andrew Koh joined SMU in 2022. He received his PhD in computational imaging from the University of Nottingham, UK, in 2008. Early years of his career was devoted to farming as a means for poverty alleviation and education of university graduates in Cambodia. He currently researches on enhancing the well being of the migrant workers community in Singapore through technology. His teaching focuses on interdisciplinary subjects such as affective computing and sustainability from a technology perspective. Previous positions held include a Partner Seller (Analytics) at Microsoft and Assistant Director at Ministry of Manpower (ACE). His work experience through the non-profit, corporate and governmental sectors lend him an integrative lens which he aims to equip his students with.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, 2008
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), University of Leeds, United Kingdom, 2004
Research Interests
- Migrant Workers in Singapore
Course(s) Taught in SMU
- AI and Humanity
- Digital Technologies and Sustainability