Heartiest congratulations to Emeritus Professor Kwan Hoong Ng on being conferred the prestigious AOSR Gold Medal 2026, the highest honour of the Asia Oceania Society of Radiology (AOSR) to be awarded to a person from Asia Oceania who has rendered outstanding and exceptional service or benefactions to the development, teaching, or practice of radiology. In particular, prolonged and exceptional service to the AOSR in a more or less continuous nature, including holding one or more of the high offices of the AOSR.
This distinguished recognition fittingly celebrates Prof Ng’s extraordinary and sustained contributions to advancing science and the good practice of radiology across the region and globally.
Professor Ng’s pioneering leadership in education and research in radiology has shaped generations of radiologists, medical physicists and clinical oncologists. His instrumental role in initiating AsiaSafe and promoting a strong culture of safety, along with his contributions to MRI safety advocacy, artificial intelligence in radiology, and international radiological protection efforts, underscores the breadth and depth of his impact.
A respected scholar, mentor, and global ambassador for the profession, Professor Ng continues to inspire through his scholarship, service and vision. This honour is a testament not only to his professional excellence but also to his enduring commitment to the betterment of healthcare and society.
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About Emeritus Professor Kwan Hoong Ng
AOSR Gold Medal: Emeritus Professor Kwan-Hoong Ng, PhD, FIPM, ABMP (USA), AM (Mal), FASc, FIOMP, FIUPESM, FTWAS
Emeritus Professor Kwan-Hoong Ng, PhD, is a distinguished Medical Physicist at the Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, actively engaged in teaching, research, and mentorship. He has made significant contributions nationally, regionally, and internationally. Professor Ng established the first Master’s program in Medical Physics at Universiti Malaya, accredited by the UK’s Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) since 2002, making it a leading postgraduate center in the region. He has mentored numerous medical physicists and radiologists, served as visiting professor in several AOSR member societies, and advanced medical writing standards by organizing regional workshops.
Professor Ng formally proposed “AsiaSafe” to AOSR in 2017 and was instrumental in its establishment, cultivating a safety culture in radiation and beyond.
He represents AOSR in organizations such as ISRQSA, ICRP, and IAEA, and continues to mentor the AsiaSafe committee. He led the “MRI Safety in Asia Oceania: Call For Action” publication ; managed related outreach materials, and supervised AOSR’s MRI Safety webinars since December 2021. He co-authored the editorial” It is Time to Incorporate Artificial Intelligence in Radiology Residency Programs‘ and contributed to the AOSR position statement on artificial intelligence in radiology.
Professor Ng pioneered AI applications in medicine, culminating in a 1994 publication on expert systems in foetal distress management. He is extensively published and serves on the editorial boards of over 12 journals. He also contributed to the ICRP TG108 report, Part 2 (ICRP Publication 160, 2026).
He serves as an International Atomic Energy Agency expert and consultant, is the Founding President and current Emeritus President of the South East Asian Federation of Medical Physics and is the founder and current dean of the ASEAN College of Medical Physics. He is also Past President of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics.
In 2013, Professor Ng was recognized by IOMP as one of 50 medical physicists who made outstanding contributions to the field over the past 50 years. In 2018, he received the IOMP Marie Sklodowska Curie Award for his contributions to breast cancer imaging, radiation medicine, and education. He received the Malaysian Merdeka Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in 2020, recognizing his pioneering work in advancing medical physics and radiation medicine in Malaysia.
Beyond his professional commitments, Professor Ng enjoys classical music, engages in charitable and humanitarian activities, and continues to supervise doctoral fellows and publish scholarly works. He also writes on topics of personal enrichment, including his reflections on Japanese culture. Soon his writing/musings will be available at www.kwanhoong.com.