TIAN Chong

Asst Prof TIAN Chong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on designing functional molecules for biomedical applications, including the synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules (e.g., rotaxanes, catenanes) and biocompatible molecular machines. The lab aims to advance drug discovery and biomedical solutions through these innovative molecular systems.

Education:

• BSc, China Pharmaceutical University, China
• PhD, Tsinghua University, China
• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Manchester, UK

Research Interests: The Tian Lab explores novel synthetic strategies for mechanically interlocked molecules, development of biological system-compatible molecular machines, and their applications in drug delivery and diagnostics. Key themes include molecular engineering, biomedical innovation, and pharmacological advancements.

Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

Advising & Grants: No specific student names or grant details were listed in the text. The lab’s focus is on collaborative research projects in molecular science and drug discovery.

Labs/Teams: The Tian Lab is located at Block S9 Science Drive 2, #16-01B, Singapore. It operates under the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical challenges.