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Kevin McGahan

@kevinmcgahan

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I shape responsible AI policy and global studies education across Asia.

Singapore

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute policy research, AI governance, sustainability, and Asia-focused expertise where I can shape responsible technology adoption, deliver practical programmes, and collaborate across research, education, government, and industry.

I've researched and advised on AI governance at the AI Asia Pacific Institute, focusing on East and Southeast Asian regulations and socially responsible, environmentally sustainable AI.

At the National University of Singapore, I developed and taught interdisciplinary Global Studies, deployed 12 study-abroad programmes worth SGD240k, and evaluated more than 25 pedagogical AI grant projects worth SGD250k. I've won five NUS teaching awards, advised over 100 independent studies, and published work on global governance, migration, security, and regional politics.

Earlier, I led risk-management assessments at Arthur Andersen and produced Southeast Asian political-risk analysis for Marvin Zonis & Associates. I bring policy research, curriculum design, risk assessment, and practical project delivery to complex regional challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Fellow

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AI Asia Pacific Institute

Aug 2026 - Present (1 month)

Provides research and advice on AI governance policy, focusing on East/Southeast Asian regulations. Collaborates with researchers and stakeholders on an institutional research agenda for socially responsible and environmentally sustainable AI.

AI Governance Policy Research Sustainability

University Lecturer

National University of Singapore

Aug 2008 - Jun 2024 (15 years 10 months)

I taught a range of award-winning classes for both graduate and undergraduate students in security, political economy, sustainability, business leadership and writing, law, global governance, international relations, and SEAsian politics as well as cultural exchanges for the residential colleges. I served as convener of global studies and chair of ethics committee.

Research Teaching Writing Communication Skills Project Management

Research Analyst in Risk Management

Arthur Andersen (now called Accenture)

Mar 2000 - Jul 2001 (1 year 4 months)

I conduct due diligence and compliance on potential tax and audit clients for Arthur Andersen, which was a Big Five accounting firm (now called Accenture).

Writing Communication Skills Project Management