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Dear Readers,

This issue of SwiftNLift magazine features the remarkable journey of Professor Chong Chi Tat, an icon synonymous with excellence in mathematical sciences and academic leadership. Professor Chong has left deep impressions on NUS(National University Of Singapore) and the global academic community over close to five decades. His career epitomizes very clearly and in powerful ways how dedication, intellectual rigor, and visionary leadership can affect the development of an academic institution and knowledge growth.

Prof. Chong did his BSc at Iowa State University with great distinction, the bedrock upon which he would rise to greatness in mathematics. It was his intellectual curiosity and love for the subject that took him to Yale University for his PhD. During these formative years, his interests in recursion and computability theory began to take shape and set the scene for a career full of pioneering contributions.

In 1974, Professor Chong joined the then-University of Singapore, which later became part of NUS. His scholarship and dedication earned him steady promotions over the years from senior lecturer to associate professor to full professor. It was proof not just of his academic acumen but also his commitment to mentorship in the nurturing of future generations of mathematicians and computer scientists.

Through his leadership and scholarship, Professor Chong has made a difference both to NUS and the broader academic community. His story stands as an outstanding example of how passion, perseverance, and leadership can give rise to great success within academia.

We invite you to read about the inspiring journey of Professor Chong Chi Tat in this issue and learn more about the deep impact he made on the world of mathematics and beyond.

Warm regards.