Professor Kwong, one of the world's leading microelectronics researchers is the Executive Director of A*STAR's Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Professor Kwong is the author of more than 430 referred archival journal and 360 referred archival conference proceedings publications. He presented more than 60 invited talks at international conferences and was awarded with more than 25 United States of America (USA) patents. Professor Kwong was the Temasek professor of National University of Singapore from 2001-2004, the founder of Rapro Technology in 1986, Micro Integration Corporation in 1988 and ASECTO in 2001; he has been consultant to semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) manufacturers, materials and equipment suppliers in USA and overseas. His current area of research interest includes Si narrow-wire based Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) nano devices and applications, Si-based ultra-sensitive biosensors and lab-on-chip, and Si micro- and nano-photonics technology. More than 50 students had received their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees under his supervision.

As the Executive Director of IME, Professor Kwong develops and implements IME’s multidisciplinary and multifaceted R&D strategy and research programs, which are substantially driven by commercial applications as the goal; he also leads interdisciplinary teams of semiconductor processing, bio-science, radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal IC design, and advanced packaging/SiP technologies, together with strategic industrial partners, to develop leading-edge disruptive technologies for photonics, nano-electronics and bio-electronics industries. The R&D Foundry model that he established at IME not only brought innovative companies to do R&D and manufacturing in Singapore, it will bring real-world technology into IME’s labs and keep IME researchers and students current, grounded and forward looking.

As an expert in this field, Professor Kwong will provide invaluable advice on the various aspects of the Diploma in Micro and Nanotechnology, which SEG had launched in 2007. In addition, he will also help initiate and support projects in the related fields for both staff and students.