Ivy is an expert in biological anthropology, with a specialization in analyzing migration, health, and diet in ancient and modern Asian populations. In addition to her work in biological anthropology, her current research focus is on artificial intelligence in archaeological analysis. These projects are supported by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and conducted in collaboration with Harvard University and the University of Cambridge. Ivy has also served as an editor for several well-recognized journals in her field.
Ivy is part of a Brunei-based family with longstanding involvement in community leadership and public life. The family supports education and community development through its foundation and is currently documenting its history with plans to publish a related book (The Boon Pang Legacy: From Southern China to the Heart of Brunei《文邦遺澤：從華南到汶萊之心》). Originating from early migration from southern China to Southeast Asia, the family established itself in Brunei through enterprise and community engagement. Among the early members, Ong Boon Pang is recognized as part of its foundational history, and later generations continue to uphold values of integrity, education, and social responsibility.
Job Titles: Nanyang Assistant Professor, NTU, Singapore
PhD: Department of Archaeology/Anthropology, University of Cambridge
Professional Qualifications / Memberships
| 2013 – | Member of the Cambridge Infectious Diseases (CID) | Cambridge, UK |
| 2016 | Member of the British Society for Parasitology (BSP) | Bedfordshire, UK |
| 2015 | Member of the American Society of Parasitologists (ASP) | US |
| 2014-2015 | Member of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) | Ann Arbor, US |
| 2014-2015 | Member of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association (IPPA) | Canberra, Australia |
| 2014 | Member of the British Association for Forensic Anthropology (BAFA) and British Association for Human Identification (BAHID) | Newark, US |
| 2014-2015 | Member of the Paleopathology Association (PPA) | US/Canada |
| 2013-2015 | Member of the British Association for Biological Anthropology and
Osteoarchaeology (BABAO) |
UK |
Academic Honours and Awards
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15th Fujian Province Social Science Outstanding Achievement Award Selected Poster Presentation (finalist), Biological and Biomedical Science Session, SET for Britain event, at the House of Parliament, UK |
| Taiwanese Archaeology Research Award, National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan |
Non-Academic Achievements
(1) National Gymnastic Competition（Type B）, National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, Taiwan, 2002. Vault 6th place; Uneven Bars 7th place; Balance Beam 7th place; Floor Exercise 7th place.
(2) National Chinese Classical Dance Competition, Top 3, Taiwan, 2004.
Since Ivy was young, she has had a deep interest in both art and sports. As she entered the fields of anthropology and archaeology, her passion for art and the physical demands of archaeological work proved to be an ideal match. These hobbies, which she had cultivated from a young age, have greatly contributed to her research endeavors in archaeology.
Ivy’s Artwork: https://ivyhui-yuanyeh.wixsite.com/mysite
Ivy Hui-Yuan YEH 葉惠媛 