Bai Renbi

Dr. Bai Renbi is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head for Postgraduate Studies in the Division of Environmental Science & Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD from the University of Dundee (UK), an M.Eng. from Chongqing University (China), and a B.Sc. from Chongqing University (China). His career includes roles as a Regional Technology Manager at EIMCO Process Equipment, Adjunct Senior Researcher, and Postdoctoral Fellow at NUS.

His research focuses on:

• Adsorption, filtration, and novel separation materials
• Functional membranes and anti-fouling technologies
• Nanoparticle-membrane hybrid systems and visible-light photocatalysts
• Water/wastewater treatment and environmental remediation

His publications emphasize adsorption mechanisms, membrane fabrication, heavy metal removal, and biodegradation, with consistent applications in environmental engineering and materials science.

Awards & Honors:

• Featured Plenary Lecture, IWA Particle Separation Congress (2007)
• Keynote Speaker, International Seminar on Water Strategy (2006)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship, National Science and Technology Board (1994)
• Multiple research prizes from Chongqing University and Chinese scientific bodies (1987–1989)

As Deputy Head for Postgraduate Studies, he oversees academic programs and mentors students. He also serves on editorial boards for Separation and Purification Technology and Recent Patents on Biotechnology.