A*STAR Organisation Structure

Our Leadership

 

A*STAR's leadership structure brings together research, innovation, enterprise and corporate functions to advance Singapore's research and innovation ecosystem.

Chairman
Prof Tan Chorh Chuan
Board of Directors
 
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Beh Kian Teik
 

Biomedical Research Council

Assistant Chief Executive
Dr Lisa Ooi

Corporate Group

Deputy Chief Executive, Corporate & General Counsel
Mr Suresh Sachi
Assistant Chief Executive
Mr Glen Tan
Assistant Chief Executive
Mr Haryanto Tan

Innovation & Enterprise

Deputy Chief Executive, Innovation & Enterprise
Prof Yeo Yee Chia
Assistant Chief Executive
Ms Irene Cheong

A*STAR Graduate Academy, International Partnerships Office and Research Office

Deputy Chief Executive, Research
Prof Andy Hor

Science & Engineering Research Council

Assistant Chief Executive
Prof Lim Keng Hui

Organisation chart as at 31 July 2026.

 

Explore A*STAR's Research Ecosystem

Our Research Ecosystem

 

Explore A*STAR's research entities, national centres and programmes driving scientific discovery, technological innovation and industry collaboration.

National Programmes

Advanced Energy & Decarbonisation Office
Biomedical Data Hub
Biomedical Sciences Industry Partnership Office ↗ Consortium Management Office →
Human Health and Potential Mission
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster ↗ National Quantum Office ↗ National Robotics Programme ↗ Singapore Biodesign ↗
Urban Solutions and Sustainability Innovation & Enterprise Office

 

Our Research Councils

Advancing Research Excellence

 

Our research councils support the development of scientific capabilities, talent and partnerships to strengthen Singapore's research and innovation ecosystem.

Biomedical Research Council (BMRC)

The Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) supports, oversees and coordinates public sector biomedical research and development activities in Singapore to cultivate a thriving biomedical cluster.

Learn more about BMRC

At BMRC, we:

  • Oversee the development of core research capabilities in bioprocessing, genomics and proteomics, molecular and cell biology, bioengineering and nanotechnology, and computational biology.
  • Actively promote translational medicine and cross-disciplinary research as part of our efforts to advance healthcare.
  • Support biomedical research in the wider scientific community such as public universities and hospitals.
  • Foster a strong talent pool in the biomedical sciences.
  • Promote public awareness of biomedical research through our outreach programmes.

We are able to craft unique value propositions for companies by enhancing the capabilities of the public R&D sector and encouraging flexible thematic partnership programmes that draw upon the multidisciplinary scientific capabilities in Singapore. This in turn serves to attract private R&D biomedical (BMS) investments into Singapore.

Located at the iconic research hub Biopolis, BMRC manages Research Entities which carry out a spectrum of R&D activities, ranging across knowledge creation, enabling capabilities, large-scale programmes, and industry oriented activities.

Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC)

The Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) promotes public sector research and development in the physical sciences and engineering.

Learn more about SERC

At SERC, we:

  • Support world-class research in A*STAR institutes in a wide range of fields including communications, data storage, materials, chemicals, computational sciences, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing and metrology.
  • Plan and actively promote research in strategic areas to encourage greater multidisciplinary research and collaborations across industries, institutes and sectors to create the knowledge and intellectual property that will drive the development of knowledge-intensive industries.
  • Cultivate and engage an extensive network of industry partners via various funding schemes and attachment programmes to facilitate a seamless flow of technologies from conception to commercialisation.
  • Identify and nurture talented scientists and engineers to provide a ready pipeline of talent to academic institutions and partners.