Expert in Philosophy, AI Education and Cross-Cultural Studies
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The National University of SingaporeJonathan Y. H. Sim (沈耀发) is Assistant Director (Pedagogy) at the AI Centre for Educational Technologies and Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the National University of Singapore. His expertise spans Chinese philosophy, computational reasoning, and the philosophy of AI, teaching both undergraduates and working professionals, as well as elderly students through the National Silver Academy. His academic contributions include co-editing significant works on contemporary challenges such as "Fit for Purpose? The Futures of Universities" and "Buying Time for Climate Action," along with translating "Memoirs of a Flying Tiger." Sim has received multiple teaching accolades, including the University's Annual Teaching Excellence Award in 2024 and Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards in 2019, 2021, and 2022. His work bridges traditional philosophy with modern technological challenges, leading him to contribute to university policies on AI in education and participate in public discourse through various international media outlets. As part of the Teaching Academy's AI Taskforce, he develops educational resources and conducts outreach to address the ethical and pedagogical implications of AI in education.