 He is a prominent figure in the arts scene in Singapore, where he is particularly known for being a judge at several high-profile competitions and serving on a number of arts-related committees.Seet holds a PhD from the University of Exeter, and Master's degrees from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Toronto.He has been the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship (as Visiting Fellow at the City University of New York) and two British Council Fellowships.