Lily Kong

Lily Kong
BBM PPA(P) FBA
江莉莉
Born1965 (age 60–61)
Singapore
OccupationGeographer
AwardsPublic Administration Medal (Silver)
Academic background
Alma materUniversity College London
National University of Singapore
Academic work
DisciplineGeography
Sub-disciplineCultural geography
InstitutionsSingapore Management University
National University of Singapore
Main interests
  • religion
  • cultural policy and creative economy
  • national identity
  • globalisation and migration
  • social construction of nature and the environment

Professor Lily Kong BBM PPA(P) FBA is a Singaporean geographer currently serving as president of Singapore Management University (SMU). A cultural geographer known for her work on urban transformation, religion and secularity in cities, and cultural policy, she is the first female Singaporean academic to helm a Singapore university. Kong's leadership at SMU has focused on digital transformation, sustainability, and Asia-focused growth through the University’s SMU2025 and SMU2030 strategic plans.

She previously served as Provost of SMU and Vice-President of the National University of Singapore (NUS).

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