Background
Tan, Bernard Tiong Gie was born on May 18, 1943 in Singapore.
Tan, Bernard Tiong Gie was born on May 18, 1943 in Singapore.
Bachelor of Science with first class honors in Physics, University Singapore, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics, Oxford University, United Kingdom, 1969. Diploma in Finance Engineering, 2004.
Teacher Anglo-Chinese School, 1965. Lecturer University Singapore, 1968—1976, senior lectr, 1976—1982. Acting head department music National University Singapore, 1977—1978, associate professor physics, 1982—2000, professor physics, since 2000.
Dean science National University Singapore, 1985—1997, head department physics, 1997—1998, director office student affairs, 1997—1998, dean students, 1998—2002, director center maritime studies, since 2005. Board directors Keppel Corporation Ltd., Chandra Shekhar Azad Holdings Ltd. Chairman Keppel Grp.
Cooperative Credit Union Ltd., Keppel Hitachi Zosen Ltd. Member National Arts Council.
Member of Institute Physics, Singapore (vice president 1985—2000, president 2000-2004), Singapore National Academy of Sciences (vice president 2000-2004), Institution Electronic and Radio Engineers, United Kingdom, Institution Electrical Engineers, United Kingdom.
Married Jennie Geok Lian Lim. 2 children.