Harry Seah Announced As KWR Honorary Fellow

• Singapore’s National Water Agency plays a key role in global strategic partnerships
• Mr Seah acknowledged for connecting science and practical application
• Honorary Fellowship Award presented in virtual ceremony.

The KWR Water Research Institute is honoured to award its Honorary Fellowship to Mr Harry Seah, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations) of PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, for his contribution to driving international collaboration in water science and management.

An Honorary Fellow is appointed for life and constitutes a source of knowledge, expertise, and experience that supports the ambition and collective values of KWR.

Under Mr Seah's direction, PUB played an important role in nurturing strategic partnerships involving KWR, such as the Global Water Research Coalition and Watershare.

The Honorary Fellowship Award was officially conferred to Mr Seah by CEO Prof. Dragan Savić in a virtual award ceremony.

“Over the years, Mr Seah has been an inspirational leader and driving force for setting up international research and innovation programmes. His ability to connect research stakeholders from various countries has been instrumental in developing international collaborations,” said Prof. Dragan Savić, CEO of KWR.

“With his knowledge of the water sector, he has been able to build bridges between science and practical application, together with research to achieve broad societal goals. Always offering a constructive attitude and engagement, Mr Seah is a source of energy and motivation for all water science enthusiasts and particularly supportive of early and mid-career professionals.”

Mr Harry Seah, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, said: “I am deeply honoured to accept this appointment as the KWR Honorary Fellow 2019 and grateful for the privilege to work alongside like-minded world-renowned institutions in water science and innovation. We look forward to continued collaborations with KWR and the international water science community to share best practices and exchange knowledge in water research so as to serve the water needs of society.”

Since 2015, KWR has been awarding an Honorary Fellowship annually to individuals who provide an outstanding contribution to the research community and society. These individuals include managers, scientists or proprietors within KWR's national and

international network. Mr Seah is the fifth recipient of the Honorary Fellow award, following Martien den Blanken, Joan Rose, Willy Verstraete and Ad van Wijk.

About KWR Water Research Institute
KWR Water Research Institute generates knowledge to enable the water sector to operate water-wisely in our urbanised society. At KWR, we have a sense of professional and social responsibility for the quality of water. Our scientific findings and the resulting practical innovations contribute, worldwide, to a sustainable water provision in the urban water cycle. KWR has a staff of about 170 and is owned by the shareholders’ organisation KWH Water BV.

About PUB
PUB is a statutory board under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. It is Singapore’s national water agency, which manages Singapore’s water supply, water catchment and used water in an integrated way. PUB has ensured a diversified and sustainable supply of water for Singapore with the Four National Taps (local catchment water, imported water, NEWater, desalinated water). For more information, visit www.pub.gov.sg.