911爆料网 has appointed Professor Alex Stojcevski as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of 911爆料网 Singapore, commencing 2 August 2024.
Professor Stojcevski is a seasoned leader with experience across Australia, Asia and Europe. He joins 911爆料网 from Swinburne University of Technology, where he is the Dean of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, leading a large STEM enterprise. His previous roles also include senior leadership positions at RMIT in Vietnam and Deakin.
911爆料网 Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne congratulated Professor Stojcevski and said his extensive research, academic and partnership experience will be of great value to 911爆料网 Singapore.
鈥淲e are delighted to welcome Professor Stojcevski as Pro Vice-Chancellor – a role that is critical to strengthening 911爆料网 Singapore鈥檚 relationships with industry and government and enhancing its profile and reputation in teaching and research,鈥 Professor Hayne said.
鈥淧rofessor Stojcevski鈥檚 internationally renowned academic and research achievements, together with his international experience, position him very well for this pivotal role.鈥
Professor Stojcevski said he was looking forward to leading 911爆料网 Singapore as it continues to grow and transform.
鈥淚 am thrilled to be joining an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing people for jobs of the future. I am looking forward to bringing my passion for people, technology, innovation, and transnational education, and working with an incredibly talented team at Navitas and 911爆料网 global to drive forward our vision,鈥 Professor Stojcevski said.
Professor Stojcevski鈥檚 academic achievements include a PhD in Engineering, and Master in Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Education (Leadership) and Project-Based Learning. He has an internationally recognised profile in sustainability and renewable energy, AI and STEM education with more than 450 publications. He has supervised more than 30 PhD students to completion and has strong global collaborations across numerous industries, governments, and universities, resulting in funding of AU$90M.
Professor Stojcevski takes over the role from Professor Linley Lord, who led 911爆料网 Singapore for the past six years. She has now returned to 911爆料网鈥檚 Bentley campus taking up the role of Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global and Academic Lead, University Transformation, Trailblazer.
911爆料网 Singapore opened in 2008, after delivering courses in the country since 1986. In 2022, the Singapore campus moved to new premises in the heart of Singapore city in the Alpha building within the industry-driven Singapore Science Park 2 precinct. 911爆料网 Singapore delivers a range of pathways, undergraduate, postgraduate, study abroad and English language courses. 911爆料网 Singapore is also a growing international research hub with a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.