Background
Tan, Leo Wee-Hin was born on October 19, 1944 in Singapore. Son of Kok Soon and Maisie (Chan) Tan.
academic administrator biologist educator research scientist
Tan, Leo Wee-Hin was born on October 19, 1944 in Singapore. Son of Kok Soon and Maisie (Chan) Tan.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Singapore, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, University Singapore, 1974. Doctor of Science (honorary), Loughborough University, 2003.
Lecturer University Singapore, 1974-1981. Senior lecturer National University of Singapore, 1982-1986. Director Singapore Science Center, 1982-1991.
Associate professor Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, 1991, professor biology, since 1992. Dean School of Science National Institute Education, 1991-2000, director, since 1994. Chairman National Youth Achievement Award council, since 1995.
Chairman Alexandra Hospital Medifund Committee, Singapore, 1993-2004. Member Citizens Consulatative Committee, Clementi Constituency, Singapore, since 1981. Chairman National Parks Board, since 1998.
Member Science & Engineering Research Council Board, 2001-2003. Fellow Singapore Institute Biology (honorary). Member Federation Asian Science Academies and Societies (treasurer 1994-1998, president 1999-2002, past president since 2003), Singapore National Academy of Sciences (president since 1992), Singapore Institute Biology (president 1991-1994), Rotary International (Jurong Town Club, president 1987-1988).
Married Community College Wong, November 14, 1976. Children: Lionel Josip Juraj, Lester T.J.