Jong Soy Leong Faculty Professorship in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Awardee

Associate Professor Daniel Ting Shu Wei
Jong Soy Leong Faculty Professor in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, July 2025 – Current

Director, SingHealth AI Office, Singapore Health Services

Head, AI and Digital Innovations, Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI)

Deputy Clinical Director, Regional Eye System, Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)

Senior Consultant, Surgical Retina Department, Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)

The appointment of Associate Professor Daniel Ting to the Jong Soy Leong Faculty Professorship in Ophthalmology and Visual Science illustrates his leadership and transformative influence in the field of retina, ophthalmology and artificial intelligence (AI). With his extensive experience and global leadership in both research and clinical domains, this role empowers Assoc Prof Ting to further advance the ecosystem of eye health, driving innovation and shaping the future of healthcare in Singapore and beyond.

 

For research, Assoc Prof Ting published over 300 publications in high-impact journals like JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, and Nature Medicine. His research focus spans AI in ophthalmology, medical imaging, and digital health, with an emphasis on creating safe, scalable solutions that can impact global healthcare. His work has garnered widespread recognition, with a remarkable H-index of 72 and more than 28,000 citations. An essential aspect of Assoc Prof Ting's role as a leader in AI and eye health is his involvement in key international consensus groups and advisory boards. His leadership in organizations like the EQUATOR Network, American Academy of Ophthalmology’s AI and Retina committees, and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology enables him to shape the direction of AI research in ophthalmology and digital health on a global scale. Additionally, his editorial roles in top-tier journals, such as Lancet Digital Health and Ophthalmology, have further solidified his reputation as a thought leader, influencing the way AI is integrated into clinical practice worldwide.

 

Assoc Prof Ting is currently ranked top 3 in the world for deep learning domain in health over the past 10 years by the ExpertScape (among >100,000 scientists globally), Stanford World’s Top 2% Scientists (>200,000 scientists globally) and World’s Top 10 ophthalmic innovator (2025) and Top 100 Ophthalmology Power list (2024, 2023 and 2022) by the Ophthalmologists. In 2024, he was also included in the Top 100 AI Power List with Fei-Fei Li (Stanford), Yan LeCun (Meta/Facebook) and Jensen Huang (NVIDIA), which is a testament to his global track record and international standing in AI among his peers.

 

Assoc Prof Ting’s position as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University and his role as an Innovation Mentor provide him with a unique platform to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications. He has mentored undergraduate, PhD and post-graduate students and researchers from some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oxford, Cambridge, and Stanford, nurturing the next generation of leaders in both ophthalmology and AI. This professorship will enhance his ability to mentor and collaborate with top-tier talent, ensuring that innovative solutions are developed and implemented to meet the evolving needs of eye health.

 

Moreover, the Jong Soy Leong Faculty Professorship will enable Assoc Prof Ting to further his vision of creating a robust ecosystem for talent development and knowledge creation. The collaboration between Duke-NUS Medical School, where he is an Associate Professor, and Stanford University provides a rich, cross-institutional framework that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing. The expansion of AI and digital health in ophthalmology, through new foundational models and cutting-edge clinical applications, will empower visionary leaders who can address the complex challenges of the future. This is particularly crucial as eye health continues to gain prominence as a global health issue, with conditions such as myopia and diabetic retinopathy becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide.

 

Assoc Prof Ting’s clinical expertise as a Senior Consultant vitreo-retinal surgeon at SNEC has been pivotal in transforming patient care through the application of cutting-edge technologies. He completed a 4-year complex vitreo-retinal fellowship at some of the world’s leading retina centers, including SNEC, Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. As the Director of SingHealth’s AI Office, Chief Data and Digital Officer at SNEC, and Head of AI and Digital Innovation at SERI, Assoc Prof Ting has been a guiding force in leveraging AI to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. His work addresses both the technical aspects of AI, such as machine learning, deep learning, and explainable AI, while also ensuring the ethical and responsible use of these technologies in clinical settings. This multifaceted approach ensures that AI applications in ophthalmology are both effective and aligned with the highest standards of patient safety and privacy.

 

The Jong Soy Leong Faculty Professorship is a fitting recognition of Assoc Prof Daniel Ting’s outstanding leadership in ophthalmology and AI, and it sets the stage for the next chapter of transformative research, clinical advancements, and educational excellence. Through his work, he will continue to empower the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of ophthalmology in Singapore and around the world.