People
PEOPLE
NUSCIA brings together leading academics, practitioners, and regional experts committed to advancing the study and practice of international arbitration. The Centre’s people reflect a blend of scholarly excellence, professional experience, and institutional leadership, ensuring that its research, programmes, and engagements remain both intellectually rigorous and practically grounded.
Professor Stavros Brekoulakis
Michael & Laura Hwang Professor in International Arbitration
Founding Director, NUS Centre for International Arbitration (NUSCIA)
Prof. Brekoulakis provides strategic direction and academic leadership for the Centre, drawing on his global standing in international arbitration, comparative dispute resolution, and international economic law. He oversees the Centre’s research agenda, partnerships, and public-facing programmes.
Core Team
The Centre’s operations and academic programming are supported by a multidisciplinary team comprising:
- Centre CEO (to be appointed)
- Research Fellows working across comparative, doctrinal, and empirical projects
- Programme Managers responsible for events, training, and institutional partnerships
- Editorial Team for the Singapore Journal of International Arbitration (SJIA)
This team ensures seamless delivery of the Centre’s research initiatives, capacity-building programmes, and publications.
Advisory Board
The Centre will be guided by an Advisory Board comprising senior judges, prominent policymakers, and leading practitioners in the field of international arbitration. The Board provides strategic oversight, contributes to shaping the Centre’s long-term direction, and strengthens its regional and global networks.