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Our academic staff is the backbone of Kaplan. With over 250 dedicated academic professionals, we offer a diverse range of expertise spanning across artificial intelligence, fintech and healthcare to enrich your educational journey. Additionally, our locally based and fly-in faculty from our esteemed university partners ensure you benefit from a global perspective. 

Learn more about the professionals who will guide you to success and equip you with the necessary skill sets to excel today and in the future.

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Expand Your Horizons with University Faculty

Benjamin-Olusola-Ajibade

Dr Benjamin Olusola Ajibade
Northumbria University

Prof Doctorate (University of Sunderland)

Dr Cubie Lau

Dr Cubie Lau
University College Dublin

PhD (National University of Ireland), 
Singapore Resident Faculty

Dr-Jane-Murray

Dr Jane Murray
Northumbria University

PhD (University of Northumbria at Newcastle)

Dr-Laura-Jillian-Park

Dr Laura Jillian Park
Northumbria University

PhD (University of Northumbria at Newcastle)

Dr Markus Vanharanta

Dr Markus Vanharanta
University College Dublin

PhD (University of Lancaster)

Dr Orna O Brien

Dr Orna O'Brien
University College Dublin

EdD (University of Edinburgh)

Dr Susan Calderon Urbina

Dr Susan Calderon
University College Dublin

PhD (IE University),  
Singapore Resident Faculty

Dr Tiffany Thng

Dr Tiffany Thng
University College Dublin

PhD (Henley Business School, University of Reading)

Anna-Marie-Walsh

Ms Anna Marie Walsh
Northumbria University

MSc (University of Northumbria at Newcastle)

Dr Jaden-Allan

Mr Jaden Allan
Northumbria University

MSc (University of Northumbria at Newcastle)

Assistant Professor Matt Glowatz

Mr Matthias Glowatz
University College Dublin

MBS (University College Dublin)

Ms-Susan-Tiplady

Ms Susan Tiplady
Northumbria University

MSc (University of Northumbria at Newcastle)

Meet Some of Our Exceptional Local Faculty

Dr Martin Grunert

Dr Martin Grünert
Dean, Academic Services

PhD (University of Queensland)

Dr Sam Choon Yin

Dr Sam Choon-Yin
Dean, Academic Partnerships

PhD (University of South Australia)

Dr Jurgen

Dr Juergen Rudolph
Director of Research & Senior Lecturer

PhD (Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg)

Dr Fadhil

Dr Mohamed Fadhil
Senior Lecturer & Editor

PhD (University of Adelaide)
Favourite Teacher Award 2023 

Ms Vaithilingam Mullaikodi

Ms Vaithilingam Mullaikodi

Head of IT & Engineering

Adrian Koh

Mr Adrian Koh

Lecturer 
Deputy Head of Health and Social Sciences

Priya Pillai

Ms Priya Pillai

Senior Lecturer & Manager

Isaiah Chew

Mr Isaiah Chew

Senior Lecturer

Desmond Lee

Mr Desmond Lee

Lecturer
Discipline Coordinator

Sherry Lee

Ms Sherry Lee

Lecturer
Discipline Coordinator

Alfred Yong

Mr Alfred Yong

Lecturer 
Outstanding Teaching Award 2023 

Debra Marie Francis

Ms Debra Francis

Lecturer 
Outstanding Teaching Award 2023 

Eric Yeo

Mr Eric Yeo

Lecturer