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Dr Mustafa Izzuddin

Academician

National University of Singapore
NYAA Council Member
NYAA Gold Award Holder (2002 Cohort)

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin is an international affairs scholar, Achievement Award (NYAA) Council, Secretary of
educator, and community leader whose work spans the Muslim Kidney Action Association (MKAC) and
academia, diplomacy, and civic society. With over 20 a life member of the Inter-Religious Organisation
years of professional experience across ten countries, (IRO) Singapore. He has also served on the boards
he has built an influential career in higher education, of Yayasan Mendaki and the Malay Youth Literary
public policy, and intercultural dialogue, contributing Association (4 PM). He also sits on the Telok Kurau
extensively to Singapore’s role in global diplomacy Primary School Advisory Committee, oversees the
and community development. public relations and intercultural communication of
the Dawoodi Bohra (Burhani) Mosque and serves on
Currently a Fellow and Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Kampong Glam Harmony Circle, embodying a
the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a lifelong dedication to community development and
former ASEAN Fulbright Scholar, Dr Mustafa has also interfaith harmony.
held visiting professorships in Indonesia, Malaysia,
India, Pakistan, the United States and the United Dr Mustafa’s contributions have been recognised
Kingdom. His academic contributions include over globally. He was named one of the World’s 500 Most
300 publications and policy writings, editorial Influential Muslims (2024 and 2025), a UN Alliance
service on leading journals, and media punditry. His of Civilisations Global Expert, and an ICESCO-OIC
teaching and mentorship have shaped future leaders Expert in Civilizational Dialogue. He is also a recipient
worldwide, including a student who recently won of the ASEAN Youth Award, the APEC Leaders
the Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford in 2025. Award, the Commonwealth Youth Team Award, and
Singapore’s NUS Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
Dr Mustafa has also served in Singapore’s public sector, His recognition as a JCI Ten Outstanding Young
with early roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Persons of the World further underscores his impact
the Institute of Policy Studies, where he developed on education and society.
expertise in governance, security, and international
relations. In the private sector, he spearheads the Through his extensive scholarship, diplomacy, and
Straits Brokers and Consultancy Group and serves as voluntary service, Dr Mustafa Izzuddin exemplifies
a lead consultant with Solaris Strategies Singapore. the GAHA ethos of ‘Service Beyond Gold’—
He holds senior roles in strategy and operations, dedicating his expertise and leadership to advancing
brokering cross-border partnerships and advising on knowledge, fostering peace, and empowering
geopolitics, defence, and social development. communities.

His leadership is equally profound in the community.
Dr Mustafa has contributed more than 30 years of
voluntary service to youth, interfaith, and social
causes. He is a Member of the National Youth

48 30 Years of Service and Leadership