Distinguished biomedical scientist Professor Huck-Hui Ng is joining Nazarbayev University as Vice President and Dean of the School of Medicine.
Professor Ng earned his bachelor’s degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and his doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, followed by postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at NUS before continuing at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore’s leading national research agency responsible for advancing science and innovation to drive economic growth and improve quality of life. At A*STAR, Professor Ng progressed from Group Leader at the Genome Institute of Singapore to Assistant Chief Executive for Research and Talent Development. In parallel, he holds adjunct professorships at both NUS and Nanyang Technological University.
Recognized as an international scientific leader, Professor Ng actively conducts high-level research. His publications have been cited over 48,000 times according to Google Scholar, and he has overseen the implementation of major national research programs.
NU President Professor Waqar Ahmad warmly welcomed the appointment: “We have high ambitions for the University, and especially for NU Medicine, which comprises an outstanding medical school, internationally respected teaching hospitals, and exceptional students, faculty, clinicians, and staff. Prof. Ng has both the credentials and the drive to build on the achievements of his predecessor, Prof. Massimo Pignatelli, and, together with colleagues and students, to propel NU Medicine to international prominence in research, teaching, and integrated clinical care.”
Commenting on his appointment, Professor Ng said: “It is a tremendous honor to join the leadership of Nazarbayev University. I have been deeply impressed by the dedication of the faculty, the brilliance of the students, and the unwavering commitment of the clinicians, who together form the foundation of a world-class academic medical center. By fostering a culture of quality and innovation through close collaboration, we will further advance NU’s excellence, transforming education, research, and patient care across the region and beyond.”
Notably, as of April this year, Professor Huck-Hui Ng will succeed Professor Massimo Pignatelli as Dean of the School, following Pignatelli’s more than ten years of leadership and foundational role in its development.
The University community welcomes Professor Huck-Hui Ng as NU’s new Vice President and Dean of the School of Medicine and wishes him great success in his new role!
