Executives
Dr. Jonathan Tan
Executive Director
Dr. Jonathan Tan is the founding Executive Director of ISAI, guiding the institute’s strategic vision and research agenda.
Michelle Lee
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Lee oversees ISAI’s operations, partnerships, and organizational growth as COO, ensuring seamless execution of research initiatives.
Rajiv Kapoor
Chief Financial Officer
Rajiv Kapoor manages ISAI’s financial strategy, investments, and risk management, bringing decades of experience in global finance.
Dr. Evelyn Wong
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dr. Evelyn Wong leads ISAI’s human capital strategy, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
Professor David Chen
Chief Research Fellow
Professor David Chen spearheads ISAI’s interdisciplinary research in economics, technology, and social policy, driving thought leadership in critical global issues.
Experts
Dr. Sophia Lim
Senior Fellow (Technology Policy & Digital Governance)
Dr. Sophia Lim leads ISAI 's research on emerging technologies and their societal impacts, with particular expertise in AI governance and digital sovereignty.
Professor Michael Wong
Senior Economist (Macroeconomic Policy)
Professor Michael Wong brings over two decades of experience in macroeconomic analysis to ISAI 's research team.
Dr. Priya Sharma
Senior Fellow (Social Policy & Inequality Studies)
Dr. Priya Sharma specializes in social mobility and intergenerational poverty research, with extensive fieldwork experience across South and Southeast Asia.
Dr. Kenji Yamamoto
Senior Fellow (Geopolitical Risk & Security Studies)
Dr. Kenji Yamamoto heads ISAI 's geopolitical risk practice, bringing unique insights from his dual background in academia and intelligence analysis.
Professor Anita Chen
Senior Fellow (Urban Development & Smart Cities)
Professor Anita Chen is a recognized authority on sustainable urban development, with particular expertise in housing policy and transportation infrastructure.
Dr. Ravi Patel
Senior Fellow (Climate Policy & Energy Transition)
Dr. Ravi Patel leads ISAI 's research on climate change mitigation strategies and green finance mechanisms.
Dr. Emily Zhang
Senior Fellow (Behavioral Economics & Public Policy)
Dr. Emily Zhang applies cutting-edge behavioral science to policy design, with particular focus on healthcare decision-making and financial inclusion.