Associate Professor Tan Sun Teck Elected as IOI President

In a proud moment for NUS Computing, Associate Professor Tan Sun Teck was recently elected President of the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) at the IOI 2024. His new leadership role in this prestigious global competition reflects both his personal commitment to nurturing young talent and NUS Computing’s unwavering dedication to computing education.

As one of the most challenging international Science Olympiads, the IOI brings together exceptionally talented students from across the world, encouraging them to engage in complex algorithmic problem solving. Associate Professor Tan’s election to this role highlights his dedication to advancing informatics and fostering collaboration across borders.

NUS continues to solidify its place among the top institutions for nurturing talent in informatics. NUS currently ranks 3rd globally for attracting IOI medallists to enrol in its computing programmes, following closely behind MIT and Cambridge. This is a testament to the university’s ongoing commitment to excellence and its ability to attract some of the brightest minds in the field.