PhD Candidate (2024-present)
Chinese Programme, School of Humanities
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Sinophone Language (Mandarin and Basic Cantonese), English, Malay, and French
Exploring the intersection of visual arts, cultural heritage, and philosophical inquiry
Research on creative expression and the verbal representation of visual art
Language studies in Singapore and Malaysia context
See Ling QUEK is currently a PhD candidate of the Chinese Programme, School of Humanities, Nanyang Technological University, awarded with the full-ride NTU Research Scholarship. With research interests in Translation and Literary Studies, Art History and Philosophy, Creativity and Ekphrastic Studies, as well as Sociolinguistics in the context of Singapore and Malaysia, she is a multilingual scholar who was raised and received her primary and secondary education in Malaysia, and has been based in Singapore for over two decades.
Her bilingual (English and Chinese) publication record spans from 2008 to the present, across the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Her academic contributions include 2 books, 1 book chapter, 4 journal articles, 6 conference papers, 1 encyclopedia entry, 1 translation, and 2 dissertations. She has presented her research at prestigious institutions, including University of Cambridge, National University of Singapore, and National Taiwan University.
She is also an experienced university educator and academic editor. In addition, she is an award-winning poet, writer, visual artist and translator with 18 published books.
"HC102 Introduction to Chinese Language" (5 times), "HC202 Critical Reading and Writing" (2 times), "HC201 Literature of Pre-Qin, Han, Wei and Jin", "HC204 Literature of Yuan, Ming and Qing", and "HC3001 Modern Chinese Literature"
"HC5010 Animals in Chinese Culture", "HC3002 History of Chinese Thought", and "HC3003 Southeast Asian Chinese"
Centre for Chinese Language and Culture, School of Humanities, NTU
Published in United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
2023 | ISBN 978-981-18-8438-2
2023 | ISBN 978-981-18-6360-8
2020 | ISBN 978-981-14-6370-9
2020 | ISBN 978-981-14-4631-3
2019 | ISBN 978-981-14-0376-7
2017 | ISBN 978-981-11-2387-0
2016 | ISBN 978-981-09-8872-2
2015 | ISBN 978-981-09-4045-4
2014 | ISBN 978-981-09-1287-1
2018 | [Selected by Huan Lin YAP 叶欢玲] ISBN 978-981-11-7249-6
"See Ling is a highly accomplished and dedicated PhD candidate who boldly embraces new challenges to pursue her dreams and drive social change through the practice and study of art through the lens of translation."
"See Ling possesses exceptional academic potential and stands out as an exemplary member of the emerging generation."
"See Ling takes the nutrient of life directly, without any burden."
"With Zhuangzi-style, See Ling provides the new definition of the poem world."
"See Ling's paintings are very literate, bold and fearless with a sense of humour and joy, and put her audiences in a smile."
"See Ling's paintings resemble her poetry in spirit. They move along a wild path, yet within that wildness emerges a sudden ease, forming a kind of untamed elegance that is unrestrained yet quietly serene."
"Ms. Quek's classes were very natural and fun, and she was very proactive in providing answers and research information for our questions. She was a fantastic teacher."
"Ms. Quek is an extremely knowledgable and modest tutor who is very passionate in helping students to understand complicated topics and trying her best to simplify to fit our needs. I appreciate her being such a nice tutor and I am inspired by her dedication."
"I love Teacher See Ling's lesson!! The way she conducts the class and the way she would explain things/comment about things are fun and interesting. She gives us a lot of space and time to understand our answers. She also puts in much effort to explain the answers to us, even when we consult her, she would very patiently and nicely explain to us. She would give us external information that we can search for as an extension to our concepts. It is actually tough for her to teach the same class four times, but she still keeps a smile and lots of warmth and energy. Thank you so much, Teacher See Ling!"