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Ranjan Singh is a Professor at the Division of Physics, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, specializing in terahertz photonics and metamaterials. He holds an elected fellowship from OPTICA (OSA) for pioneering work in ultrafast terahertz photonics, active metamaterials, and sensors. His research focuses on hybrid THz-electronic-photonic technologies for 6G communications, topological photonics, spintronics, quantum materials, and high-Tc superconductors. Education: B.Eng. in Telecommunications (Bangalore University, 2001); M.Tech in Photonics (Cochin University, 2004); Ph.D. in Photonics (Oklahoma State University, 2009). Postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2009–2013). Research emphasizes on-chip THz topological photonics for next-gen communication systems, with notable achievements including a $7M grant for TERACOMM (on-chip THz topological photonics). His work integrates AI-driven beamforming, reconfigurable metasurfaces, and phase-change materials for adaptive THz systems. Key awards include the 2020 Web of Science 'Top 1% Highly Cited Researcher' distinction. His lab, TeraX Labs (founded 2013), develops cutting-edge technologies like THz brain-computer interfaces, quantum emitters, and spintronic sensors. Over $12M in competitive grants has fueled innovations in THz integrated circuits, tunable optical coatings, and ultra-sensitive biosensors. Advancing 6G/XG wireless, Singh's team designs topological beamformers, intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS), and terahertz metamaterials for multi-link systems. His work bridges theoretical physics and applied engineering, with a focus on energy-efficient, reconfigurable photonic systems.

• Terahertz (THz) Photonics
• Metamaterials
• 6G Communications
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Dr. Zhu Lailai serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), appointed in January 2020. His research bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with cutting-edge engineering applications through computational and theoretical approaches. Dr. Zhu holds a PhD from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) and completed postdoctoral training at Princeton University. His research program centers on: Low-Reynolds-number fluid-structure interactions and bio-inspired adaptive systems Active matter dynamics (Janus colloids, active droplets, flagella/cilia) Intelligent fluids integrating machine learning for fluid dynamics Microrobotics with reinforcement learning-based chemotactic navigation Non-Newtonian/multiphase flows and microfluidics applications Analysis of his 2017-2025 publications reveals a clear trajectory toward AI-enhanced fluid mechanics, evolving from foundational theoretical models to machine learning integration. Recent work emphasizes foundation models for fluid dynamics prediction and topology-adaptive microrobotic navigation, demonstrating interdisciplinary convergence of physics, AI, and bionics. Scientific Awards: No major scientific awards specified in source materials Advising and Grants: While specific advisees and grants aren't detailed, his active publication record across high-impact journals (Nature Communications, Journal of Fluid Mechanics) indicates ongoing supervised research and likely grant funding through NUS and collaborative projects. Research Group: Dr. Zhu leads a computational/theoretical research team at NUS investigating active and intelligent fluids, with current projects on PCM thermal systems, microrobotic navigation, and active matter phase transitions, collaborating with experimentalists globally.

• Fluid-Structure Interactions
• Active Matter
• Bio-inspired Design
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Di Zhu is a Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a B.Eng. from Nanyang Technological University and M.Sc./Ph.D. from MIT, both in Electrical Engineering. His postdoctoral research at Harvard focused on lithium niobate integrated photonics and superconducting detectors. He previously worked as a research scientist and PI at A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE). Research Interests : Integrated quantum photonics, superconducting detectors, nonlinear optics, and nanofabrication. His group develops scalable quantum photonic devices using lithium niobate and superconducting materials, emphasizing applications in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. Awards : National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI) Postdoctoral Fellowship MIT Jin-Au Kong Thesis Award Advising & Recruitment : Actively recruiting postdocs, PhD students, and interns in areas like integrated photonics, quantum optics, and superconducting detectors. Positions include work on thin-film lithium niobate, quantum simulation, and microwave-optical transduction. Group website: dizhulab.org .

• Integrated Quantum Photonics
• Superconducting Detectors
• Nonlinear Optics
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GONG Jiangbin serves as Professor and Head of Department at the National University of Singapore (NUS), holding the prestigious Provost's Chair Professorship (2020-2026). He is a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) with office S12-02-10 and contact email phygj@nus.edu.sg. Education: PhD, University of Toronto, Canada (2001) His research program centers on topological quantum phenomena, with primary focus on novel topological phases of matter and their applications in quantum computation and information transfer. The group actively investigates quantum dynamics control, quantum simulation frameworks for metrology/sensing applications, disorder physics in few/many-body systems, quantum chaos, and emerging quantum machine learning paradigms to bridge theoretical advances with practical quantum technologies. Analysis of recent publications (2018-2024) reveals consistent expertise in topological quantum systems, spanning non-Abelian braiding in Majorana time crystals, Thouless pumping with single spins, exotic Floquet semimetals, acoustic topological platforms, and KPZ physics in Anderson localization - demonstrating deep integration of theoretical modeling with experimental quantum platforms. Scientific Awards: Provost's Chair Professorship (2020-2026) National Research Foundation Investigatorship (class of 2017) No explicit information regarding student advising or specific research grants was provided in the source material, though his leadership role suggests significant mentorship responsibilities and grant oversight. Gong leads a multidisciplinary research group at CQT/NUS that synergizes theoretical quantum physics with experimental quantum technologies, maintaining active collaborations across quantum simulation, topological materials, and quantum information science to advance next-generation quantum computing architectures.

• Topological Phases of Matter
• Quantum Computation
• Quantum Information
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Alberto Salvo is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), holding a PhD from the London School of Economics. His research spans environmental economics, industrial organisation, and applied microeconomics, with a focus on urban pollution, consumer behavior, and climate action. Environmental Economics & Policy (Undergraduate) Economics of the Environment (PhD) Advanced Industrial Organisation (PhD) His work examines air pollution impacts on health and productivity, fuel switching dynamics in megacities, and behavioral responses to environmental stress. Recent publications analyze particulate pollution in China, temperature effects in tropical cities, and plastic waste patterns linked to food delivery. Notable awards include the JAERE Best Paper Award (2020), Robert Mundell Prize (2010), and Antitrust Policy Award (2007). His collaborations span institutions in Brazil, China, and Singapore.

• Environmental Economics
• Energy Economics
• Industrial Organisation
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Professor Liu Xiaogang is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a B. Eng from Beijing Technology and Business University, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from East Carolina University and Northwestern University (USA), respectively, and completed postdoctoral research at MIT. His research focuses on supramolecular coordination chemistry, catalysis, chemical sensors, optogenetics, photon upconversion, and X-ray photonics. Key achievements include pioneering work on metal-organic complexes for optoelectronics and developing advanced X-ray scintillators for medical imaging. Education: B. Eng, Beijing Technology and Business University, China M.Sc. Chemistry, East Carolina University, USA Ph.D. Chemistry, Northwestern University, USA Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Research Highlights: Professor Liu’s lab has produced groundbreaking advancements in luminescent materials, including directive giant upconversion via supercritical bound states and real-time single-proton counting scintillators. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and biomedical applications, with notable contributions to photon upconversion, X-ray imaging technologies, and nanotheranostics. Awards: RSC Centenary Prize (2024) President’s Science Award (2016) Advising & Grants: As Principal Investigator of the Liu Lab at NUS, he oversees a dynamic research group focused on cutting-edge nanomaterials and their applications in healthcare and photonics. His grants include support for projects on X-ray luminescence imaging and optogenetic tools. Labs & Teams: The Liu Lab operates within NUS’s Department of Chemistry, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance materials innovation for biomedical and environmental challenges.

• Supramolecular coordination chemistry
• Catalysis
• Chemical sensors
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LU Jiong is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds additional roles as Assistant Head (International Relations and Infrastructure) and Dean's Chair Professor (2023-2026). His research focuses on atomic-scale material design, quantum nanoscience, and sustainable catalytic technologies. He has earned prestigious awards including the Singapore Young Scientist Award (2024) and the Faculty Outstanding Scientist Award (2024). Education: Postdoctoral Fellow at NUS and UC Berkeley (2011-2014), PhD in Chemistry from NUS (2011), B.Sc. in Chemistry from Fudan University (2007). Research Highlights: His group pioneers atomic-scale engineering of quantum materials and catalytic systems, including Janus graphene nanoribbons, topological single-atom catalysts, and superconducting monolayers. Recent work advances next-generation energy storage and sustainable chemical manufacturing. Grants & Funding: Holds a National Research Foundation Investigatorship and leads multiple projects in quantum materials and catalysis. Labs/Teams: Directs the LU Jiong Research Group at NUS, focusing on experimental and theoretical studies of atomic-scale phenomena in 2D materials and nanocatalysts.

• Atomic-scale material design
• Quantum nanoscience
• Atomic-precision catalysis
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Professor Tan Hun Tong is a Professor in the Division of Accounting at the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), holding the UOB Chair in Banking. He is also Director of the Centre for Accounting & Auditing Research (CAAR). His academic journey includes a B. Acc (Honors) from NUS, M.A. in Psychology, and Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Michigan. Research focuses on judgment and decision-making in accounting, leveraging psychological theories and experimentation. Key interests include preparers, users, and intermediaries of accounting information, and institutional/environmental influences on financial judgments. His editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of Accounting, Organizations and Society , and Editor of Journal of International Accounting Research . Recent work spans critical audit matters, investor decision-making, and auditing standards, reflecting themes in behavioral accounting and regulatory impact. Awards: 2021 ABO Notable Lifetime Contribution Award Public Administration Medal (Silver, 2016) Nanyang Award for Research (2008) Long Service Awards (2015, 2019) Advising and grants: No formal advisee list provided. Active in editorial and AAA committees, emphasizing professional standards and research advocacy. Labs/Teams: Leads CAAR, focusing on accounting and auditing research. Engaged in interdisciplinary projects merging psychology with financial decision-making.

• Accounting
• Psychology
• Financial Reporting
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Benjamin Lee is a Senior Lecturer of Accounting and Director of Student Matters at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University. He serves as an SMU-X Academic Champion, driving experiential learning initiatives and promoting AI integration in accounting education and practice across multiple institutional roles. His academic background includes: Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Strategy and Technology Management), University of Glasgow, 2025 Master of Science in Business Analytics with Distinction, University of Surrey, 2017 Bachelor of Accountancy, Singapore Management University He is a Chartered Accountant of Singapore with prior industry experience as a consulting data analyst at Singapore's Accountant-General’s Department. Dr. Lee's research centers on AI-driven analytics (AIDA) applications for accounting problem-solving, including fraud detection, financial forecasting, and credit risk analysis. His work explores organizational dynamic capabilities in digital transformation and AI governance frameworks within professional service firms. His publication portfolio (2017-2025) reveals consistent focus on digital transformation across accounting and SME contexts, with recent emphasis on machine learning applications in fraud detection and public transport optimization. The research bridges academic theory with practical industry implementation through numerous case studies. His teaching excellence has been recognized through multiple awards including: Dean’s List for Teaching Excellence (2023-2025) SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award (2023) Howard Teall Award for Innovation in Accounting Education (2023) Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Digital Readiness Award (2022) While specific doctoral advising isn't documented, Dr. Lee actively mentors students through SMU-X experiential projects and industry collaborations. His industry partnerships with ISCA and media contributions to The Business Times demonstrate practical knowledge transfer beyond academia. He holds leadership positions including Director of Student Matters, SMU-X Academic Champion, and member of ISCA's AI Taskforce Sub-Committee on Policy and Regulation, where he shapes professional standards for AI implementation in Singapore's accounting sector.

• Artificial Intelligence in Accounting
• Machine Learning Applications
• Fraud Detection
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Heng WANG is a Full-time Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), since January 2023. Previously, he served as Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research) at SMU Law (2024–2025) and held senior positions at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), including Co-Director of the Tsinghua-UNSW Joint Research Centre for International Commercial and Economic Law (2019–2022). He has held visiting and adjunct roles at institutions such as the National University of Singapore, China University of Political Science and Law, and Case Western Reserve University. His education includes a PhD from Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL, 2008), an LLM (National Top 10 Model Student) from SWUPL (2003), and dual bachelor’s degrees in Law and International Studies (1999–2000). Wang’s research focuses on governance challenges of digital transformation (AI, sustainability, dispute settlement), digital currencies, and China’s role in shaping the international economic order. He has authored influential works on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CBDCs, and regional economic agreements. His publications appear in journals like the Journal of International Economic Law and World Trade Review . He has received prestigious awards, including the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2024–2025), ARC grants, and the Singapore Law Gazette’s Best Feature Article (2023). His work addresses cutting-edge topics such as blockchain governance, CBDC regulatory frameworks, and the future of cross-border financial systems. He actively contributes to global initiatives like the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance and the Future of Blockchain. Wang has advised on international trade and investment disputes and led research centers focusing on China’s economic policies. His academic leadership includes steering committees for the Asian International Economic Law Network and the Society of International Economic Law. He maintains editorial roles at journals like the Journal of World Trade & Investment and the Asia Pacific Law Review .

• Digital Governance
• International Economic Law
• Financial Inclusion
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Dr. Ahmet Avsar is an Assistant Professor and NRF Fellow in the Department of Material Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), appointed since September 2022. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor of Physics at Newcastle University (UK) and held an EPFL Fellowship (co-funded by the European Marie Curie COFUND) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL, Switzerland) from 2016 to 2020. He completed his PhD in Physics at NUS. His research focuses on exploiting quantum degrees of freedom (spin, pseudospin, valley) in atomically thin materials for energy-efficient information technologies. This includes fabricating mesoscopic devices with 2D heterostructures and studying their electronic, magnetic, and optical properties at low temperatures. His work emphasizes sustainable computing through spin, magnon, and superconducting quasiparticle-based information processing. Key research areas include spintronics in graphene and 2D materials, van der Waals magnetism, excitonic devices, and low-temperature characterization. His recent projects explore anisotropic spin transport in black phosphorus, valleytronics, and logic-in-memory systems using atomically thin semiconductors. Dr. Avsar has been recognized as an NRF Fellow and EPFL Fellow. His research is supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore. He has authored or co-authored numerous high-impact publications in journals like Nature Materials , Nature Nanotechnology , and Review of Modern Physics . His academic trajectory includes postdoctoral research at EPFL and prior roles in the UK, reflecting a trajectory of excellence in quantum materials and nanotechnology research.

• Spintronics
• 2D Materials
• Quantum Devices
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Dr. LI Xinwei serves as Assistant Professor and NUS Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering. His laboratory develops laser-based ultrafast optical techniques to investigate emergent quantum electronic orders in solids. His research focuses on three interconnected domains: Cavity Polaritons : Engineering hybrid light-matter systems to create quasi-particles with tunable properties Nonlinear Optics : Building ultra-sensitive detection systems for symmetry-breaking phase transitions through harmonic generation and frequency conversion Metastable Phases : Inducing thermally inaccessible electronic states in quantum materials through light-driven control His publication record demonstrates consistent leadership in probing light-matter interactions in quantum materials, with emphasis on polariton systems, Mott insulators, and terahertz phenomena. Recent work shows increasing sophistication in manipulating nonequilibrium electronic structures. Scientific recognition includes: NUS Presidential Young Professorship Dr. Li actively recruits PhD students, postdocs, and undergraduates for experimental research in ultrafast quantum optics. His group maintains strong collaborations with leading institutions including Rice University and Caltech.

• Ultrafast Optical Techniques
• Cavity Polaritons
• Quantum Materials
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Professor Li Hua is a faculty member at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (1999) and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) since 2019. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000-2001), a visiting scientist role at Johns Hopkins University (2005), and research scientist positions at A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (2001-2006). Research Interests: Professor Li specializes in multiphysics modeling of soft matters (e.g., smart hydrogels in BioMEMS and biological cell microscale dynamics), machine learning-based prediction for 3D printing process-microstructure-property correlation, numerical computational methodologies (meshless and multiscale algorithms), sustainable energy simulations (building efficiency and fuel cells), and structural dynamics of high-speed rotating shells and composites. His work bridges computational mechanics, materials science, and biomedical applications. Publications & Collaborations: With over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, he has authored/co-authored monographs such as Smart Hydrogel Modelling (Springer) and Rotating Shell Dynamics (Elsevier). His research is funded by agencies like NRF, EDB, SMI, and industry partners including Rolls-Royce, Emerson, and ABB. Scientific Awards: Fellow of ASME (2019) ICCM Investigator Award (2018) SMI Top Project Winner (2015) IBM & IHPC Silver Award (2003) Advising & Grants: He has advised Ph.D. students like Meng Zhang (awarded Best Student Paper at ICMFM XIX, 2018) and secured grants for computational BioMEMS, sustainable buildings, and advanced manufacturing projects. His industrial collaborations span aerospace, maritime, and energy sectors. Labs & Teams: Professor Li leads a research group at NTU, focusing on interdisciplinary projects with institutions like Imperial College, Technische Universität Dresden, and Johns Hopkins University. He contributes to academic governance as an NTU Senator and active member of professional societies.

• Multiphysics Modeling
• Soft Matter
• Machine Learning
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Franklin Anariba is a Senior Lecturer at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in the Department of Materials and Design Thinking SMT EPD. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Device Fabrication (2005) and M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry (2002) from The Ohio State University, alongside a B.A. in Chemistry from Rutgers University (1999). Research Interests include: Photoluminescent Textiles Novel Materials for Photocatalysis and Gas Sensing Design Thinking and Pedagogical Innovation His work spans spectroscopic characterization of fluorescent dyes, synthesis of metal oxide materials for environmental applications, and integrating design science with electrochemical principles in education. Recent publications focus on BiFeO3 nanofibers, LED-activated photocatalysts, and electrospun conductive textiles. Teaching Experience includes roles at SUTD (2012–Present), California Polytechnic State University (2011–2012), and San Bernardino Valley College (2007).

• Chemistry Education
• Pedagogical Innovation
• Materials Science
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Dr. Ian Woo is an accomplished artist, musician, and educator serving as the Programme Leader for the MA Fine Arts program at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore. With a Doctor in Fine Arts from RMIT University Australia, an MA in European Fine Art from Winchester School of Art, and a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Kent Institute of Art & Design, Dr. Woo brings extensive academic and practical experience to his role. His educational leadership includes developing the curriculum for studio practice research through validations by Open University and Goldsmiths University. Dr. Woo has supervised numerous artists who have exhibited at prestigious venues including the Venice and Singapore Biennales, significantly contributing to the development of Singapore's contemporary art scene since the turn of the millennium. Dr. Woo's research interests focus on modern painting, perceptual painting, abstraction, contemporary music, phenomenology, and matter and memory. His current research explores "Painting and abstraction in relation to time and phenomenology of the incidental." Since 2016, he has been a key participant in the experimental painting collaborative project "Impermanent Durations – On Painting and Time" alongside Beth Harland, David Thomas, and Laura Lisbon. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with contemporary painting discourse, with recent publications examining the relationship between painting, time, and phenomenology. These works reveal his theoretical depth while maintaining strong connections to practical artistic concerns, bridging the gap between academic research and studio practice. Finalist, Sovereign Asian Art Prize (2010) Recipient of the National Arts Council Local Bursary Award (2003) Juror's Choice, Philip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art Awards (2000) Multiple awards from Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards (1999-2000) Category Winner of the Abstract Medium, The 18th UOB Painting of the Year Art Competition (1999) Recipient of the JCCI Singapore Art Award 1999 As an advisor, Dr. Woo has guided emerging artists whose works have been featured in major international exhibitions. His teaching philosophy emphasizes developing artistic practice as research, influencing a generation of Singaporean artists. Dr. Woo has also contributed to numerous public art projects including "Emotional Things" at the Esplanade Tunnel in Singapore and installations at Marina One Office and Suzhou Center in China. Dr. Woo maintains an active studio practice while continuing his scholarly work. His ongoing collaborations and international engagements demonstrate his commitment to advancing contemporary painting discourse globally while maintaining strong connections to Singapore's art ecosystem.

• Modern painting
• Perceptual painting
• Abstraction
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