Humanities and Social Sciences

Shanthina Ravindran received her Bachelor of Laws at the University of London followed by a Master of Education-English Language degree at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Before joining DigiPen (Singapore) as a full-time lecturer, Shanthina taught part-time at the Institute as well as at other educational institutions, including the National University of Singapore and National Institute of Education. She currently teaches composition, graphic novels, research reasoning, argument, and intellectual property law.

Shanthina also lists reading and writing as her chief pleasures outside of the workplace. When it comes to her teaching philosophy, she tries to live by the following quote from William Arthur Ward:

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”

Andy Logam Tan Kian Tjun graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in mass communications. Andy is a game designer with experience in AAA, mobile, and arcade game development. He has worked at LucasArts and Bandai Namco as a level and gameplay designer. His credits include Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and its sequel, as well as the Star Wars Battle Pod arcade machine.

Additionally, Andy has over 15 years of professional expertise in communications and media. He has been writing professionally for television and film since 1995 and has extensive experience in screenwriting and storytelling. He started out as a scriptwriter at the Media Corporation of Singapore and has since created numerous pieces of content for broadcasters such as the Disney Channel, Kids’ WB, Spike TV, and Cartoon Network.

Celso Kirby Go Chua has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Santo Tomas and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines.

Kirby is the director of Grace Counselling Centre and has an interest in counseling and psychotherapy (clinical psychology) along with personality and abnormal psychology.

As an adjunct lecturer at DigiPen (Singapore), Kirby teaches topics related to psychology. He enjoys interacting with his students and learning from them.

Izzairin Bin Swandi holds a Bachelor of Communications from the Singapore University of Social Sciences and a Master of Science in International Relations from Nanyang Technological University.

Izzairin teaches media at DigiPen (Singapore), and instructs communication and social sciences at other institutes of higher education. With over 10 years of experience in the Public Service, he has also worked extensively in community engagement, media and communications, and international networks. His diverse professional background enriches his teaching, allowing him to bring real-world insights into the classroom.

Along with emerging media trends and landscapes, Izzairin also takes keen interest in global affairs, with a particular focus on socio-religious and socio-political issues. He enjoys engaging in discussions and exchanging ideas on contemporary issues with his students. He values hearing different perspectives and believes that embracing diverse opinions leads to a more enriching learning experience.

Loy Wei Peng graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Arts in Advanced Japanese Studies from The University of Sheffield. In addition to teaching at DigiPen (Singapore), Wei Peng also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the National University of Singapore.

Wei Peng’s primary focus lies in teaching introductory courses to Japanese, helping to bridge cultural understanding and linguistic proficiency for her students. As an experienced educator and translator, Wei Peng understands the importance of equipping students with highly practical Japanese language communication skills that can be used in everyday life.

Wei Peng finds immense fulfilment in seeing her students gain fluency in reading, writing, and speaking at the end of her tutelage.

Sun Wai Hoong holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Toronto, a Master of Engineering (By Research) from the National University of Singapore, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Adelaide. Additionally, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the US-based Project Management Institute.

Beyond his role at DigiPen (Singapore), Wai Hoong serves as the director of the Purple Edge Group, which specializes in hardware, circuit design, and software engineering services. Wai Hoong is also passionately engaged in the realms of Industry 4.0, STEM education, and renewable energy.

Wai Hoong finds great joy in sharing knowledge and fostering an environment where formal learning and practical experience intersect. Outside his academic and professional pursuits, he also enjoys an active lifestyle. His hobbies include tennis, running, and swimming.