Background
Sim, Keng Yeow was born on May 26, 1936 in Batu Pahat, Malaysia. Son of Geok Soo and Ang Moi (Lim) Sim. arrived in Singapore, 1936.
Sim, Keng Yeow was born on May 26, 1936 in Batu Pahat, Malaysia. Son of Geok Soo and Ang Moi (Lim) Sim. arrived in Singapore, 1936.
Bachelor of Science, University Malaysia, 1959. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Malaysia, 1960. Master of Science, University Malaysia, 1961.
Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1964.
Lecturer, U. Singapore, 1964-1970; senior lecturer, U. Singapore, 1971-1976; associate professor, U. Singapore, since 1977; acting head department chemistry, National U. Singapore, 1988-1994; head department chemistry, National U. Singapore, since 1995. Deputy chairman Chemical Industry Studies Committee, Singapore, 1973-1980, chairman, 1980-1986.
Fellow Singapore National Institute Chemistry (president since 1992), Royal Society Chemistry (London). Member Federation Asian Chemical Societies (secretary-general 1985-1987, treasurer 1983-1989, citation 1995), Singapore National Academy of Sciences (council since 1992).
Son of; married Yeng Yew Wong, February 27, 1966. Children: Wee Sun, Wee Leng.