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Dr. Ong Sing Goh is a pioneering researcher in the fields of intelligent conversational agents, crisis communication systems, and human-computer interaction. His most influential work, "Intelligent agents for an Internet-based global crisis communication system" (14 citations), established a groundbreaking framework for deploying embodied conversational agents to disseminate real-time alerts during emergencies such as SARS, bird flu, and natural disasters. This foundational research demonstrated how software robots could deliver critical information via email, SMS, and MMS, directly impacting public safety. Dr. Goh further advanced the field with "Domain knowledge query conversation bots in instant messaging" (12 citations), creating practical, knowledge-driven bots that enable natural, real-time dialogue within IM platforms. His 2008 framework for evaluating conversation agents provided a systematic methodology for developing and assessing these systems, bridging the gap between theoretical design and real-world deployment. By integrating mobile services with intelligent agents, Dr. Goh’s work has shaped modern crisis communication networks and laid the groundwork for today’s ubiquitous chatbots. His contributions remain essential reading for researchers building responsive, context-aware conversational systems.