Winners of SMU Named Awards 2026
The SMU Named Awards are presented annually to faculty in recognition of their outstanding contributions in their respective academic fields. We are proud to congratulate the following SMU School of Accountancy faculty recipients of the SMU Named Awards 2026.
Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor
Professor of Accounting
Established in 2014 using the Lee Kong Chian Fund for Research Excellence from the Lee Foundation, the Lee Kong Chian Chairs are granted to Professors who have an excellent record of academic achievements, international recognition and institutional leadership.
Lee Kong Chian Professorship
Professor of Accounting
Established in 2014 using the Lee Kong Chian Fund for Research Excellence from the Lee Foundation, the Lee Kong Chian Professorship acknowledges and rewards distinguished scholars who are internationally recognised and highly regarded by their peers, and contribute to the development of teaching and research in their School.
Della Suantio Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Established in 2012 by Dr Della Suantio Lee and the DS Lee Foundation, the award is given to junior faculty members to support academic and industry-relevant research, and participation in international research programmes that are crucial to improving the understanding of Asian businesses.
Lee Kong Chian Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Associate Professor of Accounting
Professor of Accounting
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Established in 2014 using the Lee Kong Chian Fund for Research Excellence from the Lee Foundation, the Fellowship acknowledges and rewards faculty who have an excellent research record and hold great promise.