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Iris Yu is an Assistant Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the National University of Singapore (NUS) . Her research focuses on green chemistry and biomass conversion , particularly utilizing microwave-assisted processing and green solvents to transform food and biomass waste into sustainable chemicals and materials. She actively contributes to teaching courses like Green Catalysis and Circular Economy , while leading a team of researchers in biorefinery and waste valorization projects. Her scientific awards include the L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Singapore Award 2024 MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35 (TR35) Asia Pacific 2023 Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2023–Present) Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (Cross-Field) 2022–2023 World's Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University 2023 Yu’s research interests span biomass upcycling microwave technology bioresource utilization catalysis fundamentals green and sustainable chemistry platform chemical production . Her publications frequently address microwave-assisted biorefineries , catalytic hydrogenation mechanisms , and sustainable solvent impacts on biomass conversion. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Science of the Total Environment and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering , and mentors students in the IRIS@NUS internship program. Her lab’s work has been recognized in awards such as the Best Student Poster at SIWW2024, highlighting innovative approaches like microalgae-based food waste valorization .

• Green Chemistry
• Biomass Conversion
• Sustainable Materials
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CHEN Siyuan is a Full-time Faculty Associate Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSOL), Singapore Management University (SMU), serving concurrently as Associate Dean (Student and Alumni Affairs) since July 2022 and Director of Moots since September 2020. He holds additional roles including Chairperson of the SMU Faculty Mooting Committee and membership in the Singapore Academy of Law since 2007. His legal career began as an Assistant Registrar at the Supreme Court of Singapore (2008–2009) and included adjunct faculty roles at NUS (2008–2009) and SMU (2008–2010). Academically, he earned an LL.B. (First Class Honours) from NUS (2007) and an LL.M. from Harvard University (2010). Notable recognitions include the Student Life Award (2018), Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2015), and Alona E. Evans Award at the Jessup Moot (2007). He has served as a law clerk to Singapore’s Justices (2007–2009) and completed international clerkships at Gray’s Inn and Freshfields Bruckhaus Derringer in London. His research focuses on Evidence Law , Civil & Criminal Procedure , Family Law , Technology Law , and Legal Education . Key publications include The Law of Evidence in Singapore (2025), Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore: Civil Procedure (2024), and Annotated Statutes of Singapore: Evidence Act (2023). Recent work addresses online hate speech regulation, autonomous vehicle liability frameworks, and procedural reforms in family law. CHEN has authored over 50 scholarly articles and reports, with recent themes including judicial discretion in evidence exclusion, tiered standards of proof in international courts, and balancing technological innovation with legal safeguards. His academic contributions span Singapore’s legal reforms, including the 2021 Rules of Court and family justice system modernization. He teaches courses in Evidence & Civil Procedure , International Moots I & II , and Appellate Advocacy Skills . His professional service includes moot coaching, curriculum development, and advising on legal education policy.

• Evidence Law
• Civil & Criminal Procedure
• Family Law
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Professor Chew Sing Yian is a distinguished academic at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, holding professorial appointments across three schools: the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB), the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, and the School of Materials Science & Engineering (as a courtesy appointment). She leads the Chew Lab, which focuses on biologically-inspired materials for regenerative medicine, with a particular emphasis on neural tissue engineering and drug/gene delivery systems. Professor Chew's research interests center on designing biomimetic scaffolds to understand and control cell fate. Her work specifically focuses on scaffold-mediated delivery of gene-silencing and biomimicking physical signals for neural tissue regeneration and remyelination. She engineers bio-functional platforms for long-term delivery of biologics, with applications in understanding and directing neural tissue regeneration after traumatic injuries, stem cell fate determination, and host-implant integration. Her lab employs combinatorial approaches involving substrate topography/compliance and biochemical cues from drugs, genes and cells to mediate tissue regeneration. Professor Chew's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent leadership in neural tissue engineering, with a focus on microRNA delivery for spinal cord injury treatment, bioprinted scaffolds for neuronal differentiation, and biomimetic materials for drug delivery. Her work spans fundamental science to translational research, with particular emphasis on scaffold-mediated gene-silencing approaches to understand and direct neural tissue regeneration, stem cell differentiation, and host-implant integration. Professor Chew has received notable recognition including: Fellow of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (FTERM) Professor Chew actively mentors students and researchers, with evidence of her students achieving recognition such as the 'Young Scientist Travel Fellowship Prize' awarded to Jiah Shin. Her lab, the Chew Lab, has secured significant funding including the ScaNCellS project, which represents a Singapore/France collaboration with Laurent David from IMP. The lab is currently recruiting highly motivated PhD students for ongoing research in neural tissue engineering. The Chew Lab is at the forefront of developing bio-functional micro- and nano-structured scaffolds for regenerative medicine applications. Current research focuses on three main areas: cell-substrate interactions to understand how biomimicking nanofiber structures alter cell fate; controlled delivery scaffolds for sustained drug and gene delivery; and translational studies on tissue regeneration and host-implant integration for traumatic nerve injuries in both peripheral and central nervous systems.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neural Tissue Engineering
• Regenerative Medicine
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Paulo Jorge Da Silva Bartolo is a Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Executive Director of the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP). He holds the President's Chair in Additive Manufacturing and has previously served as Chair Professor of Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Manchester (2014-2021) and founded the Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (2007-2013). Current: Professor, NTU Singapore 2014-2021: Chair Professor, University of Manchester 2007-2013: Director, Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (Portugal) His research spans the interface of biology and engineering , focusing on additive manufacturing for medical applications. Key areas include 3D-printed scaffolds for bone tissue engineering , graphene composites , biomanufacturing , and functionally graded materials in construction. His work integrates materials science with mechanical engineering to advance regenerative medicine and sustainable manufacturing. Prominent trends in his recent publications include multi-material scaffolds for bone regeneration, electrospinning techniques , and smart nanogels for environmental sensing. These studies emphasize nanotechnology integration , biomimetic design , and precision manufacturing across biomedical and civil engineering domains. Fellow of CIRP (International Academy of Production Engineering) Commendation from Portuguese Government (2021) Commendation from Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (2014) Council Award Afonso Lopes Vieira for Innovation (2009) With over 600 publications, 22 edited books, and 16 patents, Bartolo's work drives cross-disciplinary innovation. He has served on evaluation panels for the European Research Council , EPSRC , BBSRC , and funding agencies across Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Canada, Switzerland, and South Africa. As Academic Lead for Industry 4.0 at the Thomas Ashton Institute and former Head of the Manufacturing Group at the University of Manchester, he bridges digital manufacturing with health and safety research. His leadership extends to the EPSRC Global Challenges Research Fund and Manufacturing Futures panels.

• Interface of Biology & Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
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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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Johnson Goh Kuan Eng is an Adjunct Professor affiliated with the National University of Singapore and based at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR . His research spans quantum physics, materials science, and nanotechnology, with a focus on 2D materials and quantum computing. Department: Quantum Technologies for Engineering (IMRE, A*STAR) Email: phygkej@nus.edu.sg , gohj@imre.a-star.edu.sg Research Interests: Dr. Goh's work investigates quantum confinement in 2D systems, dielectric properties for quantum devices, and nanofabrication techniques like scanning probe microscopy and molecular beam epitaxy. His studies also explore defect engineering, carrier injection, and spin-valley coupling for quantum computing applications. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2020–2021) emphasize 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (WS2, MoS2), leveraging quantum effects for next-generation electronics and computing. Topics include vacancy-induced conductivity tuning, contact optimization, and machine learning applications in material breakdown prediction. Advising & Collaborations: The text does not provide explicit details about advisees or grants, but his publications highlight collaborations with institutions like the University of New South Wales, A*STAR, and NUS.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Atomic Precision Manufacturing
• Nanofabrication
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Lisa NG is the Executive Director and Senior Principal Investigator at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (ID Lab). She holds adjunct professorships at the Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS); Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School; and Lee Kong Chien School of Medicine, NTU. Her research focuses on infectious diseases, particularly immune responses to arboviruses like Chikungunya (CHIKV), with emphasis on vaccine development and disease pathogenesis. Education: BSc Biochemistry (University of Manchester, 1995); PhD in Molecular Virology (NUS, 2002). Research interests include vector-borne diseases, immune-pathology, and public health strategies. Her work on SARS and CHIKV has advanced understanding of viral mechanisms and clinical management. She leads the Microbial Immunity Lab and collaborates in initiatives like ICRES, a EU-funded project. Notable achievements include the ASEAN International Young Scientist Award (2008) and A*STAR’s Most Inspiring Mentor Award (2013). Her lab employs integrated approaches to identify prognostic markers and develop immune-based therapies. Advising and mentorship: Supervises PhD students including SAM Jian Hung, Liang Hui LOO, and others. Her teams investigate CHIKV’s immune evasion and host responses, leveraging animal models for therapeutic development. Labs/Teams: Microbial Immunity Lab at A*STAR ID Lab, contributing to global efforts against emerging viral threats.

• Infectious Diseases
• Virology
• Immunology
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Shaohui Foong is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Product Development (EPD) pillar at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering (2011). His research focuses on innovative robotics and UAV systems, medical technology, and design-centric pedagogy. Core projects include magnetic localization for medical devices, nature-inspired aerial robotics (e.g., THOR hybrid UAV), and competitive engineering design activities like Designettes. Research interests span biomimetic flight systems, autonomous navigation, and interdisciplinary educational frameworks. Notable innovations include the Transformable HOvering Rotorcraft (THOR), which merges fixed-wing and rotor-wing capabilities, and magnetic localization for nasogastric tube tracking. His work emphasizes practical applications in healthcare, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring. Teaching emphasizes ethical engineering practice and hands-on design. He actively mentors students across PhD, master’s, and undergraduate levels, offering research opportunities in robotics, control systems, and medical technology. Collaborative projects with industry and academic partners are encouraged, with a focus on sustainability and technological innovation. Current research trends reflect a blend of bio-inspired design, advanced control algorithms, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving. Recent publications highlight advancements in monocopter dynamics, hybrid UAV architectures, and sensor integration for medical and industrial applications.

• Robotics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Control Systems
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Dr. He Chaobin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), with a joint appointment as Principal Scientist II at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and has extensive postdoctoral experience at Cavendish Lab and USM. His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, functional polymers, and sustainable materials for energy storage and biomedical applications. Education: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Metallurgy from the University of Cambridge. Postdoctoral fellowships at Cavendish Lab (Cambridge) and USM, USA. Research Interests: Polymer matrix composites, low-carbon energy materials, thermoplastic composites, biodegradable plastics, and thermoelectric materials. He leads initiatives such as the Polymer Matrix Composite Programme (PMCP) and Low Carbon Energy Research (LCER II) to advance local capabilities in sustainable materials. Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including work on ultratough hydrogels, flexible thermoelectric fabrics, and 3D-printable bioplastics. His research bridges material design and real-world applications in energy, electronics, and healthcare. Labs/Teams: Leads the PMCP and LCER II programs at IMRE, focusing on composite development and sustainable energy solutions.

• Polymer Nanocomposites
• Organic-Inorganic Hybrids
• Functional Polymers
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Dr. Du Hongjian is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the College of Design and Engineering. He holds a BEng from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2007) and a PhD from NUS (2012). His career includes roles as a Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at NUS and a Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, 3D concrete printing, and low-carbon technologies. Notable awards include the Excellence Award in Structural Engineering Education (2024) and the ExCEEd Teaching Fellow recognition (2023). He co-founded CIRCRETE, a startup promoting decarbonization in construction. Du’s teaching innovations emphasize active learning and design competitions, enhancing student engagement. His research has led to patents on green cement and waste-upcycling technologies. Education: BEng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2007 PhD, National University of Singapore, 2012 Research Interests: Digital fabrication of reinforced concrete Low-carbon building materials Waste valorization in construction 3D concrete printing Grants & Awards: Excellence Award in Structural Engineering Education (2024) ExCEEd Teaching Fellow (2023) Provost Young Educator Award (2020) Over 20 other teaching and research awards listed Labs & Initiatives: CIRCRETE startup (co-founder) Editorial roles in journals like Journal of Sustainable Cement-based Materials Member of technical committees on construction additive manufacturing

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Materials
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LI Jing is an Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore Management University (SMU), serving as Pillar Lead for Urban Growth at the SMU Urban Institute and Director of the SMU-PHBS DBA Program. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Syracuse University (2013), with additional degrees in Finance and Business Administration from Harbin Institute of Technology, China. Her research focuses on urban economics, real estate finance, and health economics, with notable contributions to topics like urbanization, housing markets, and pandemic impacts. Education includes a Ph.D. in Economics (Syracuse University, 2013), M.A. in Economics (Syracuse, 2010), M.A. in Finance (Harbin, 2008), and B.A. in Business (Harbin, 2006). She has held academic roles at SMU since 2013, previously as Assistant Professor and now as Associate Professor. Administrative roles include leadership in DBA programs and urban research initiatives. Research interests span urban development, real estate finance, and health economics, with a focus on applying microeconomic principles to urban challenges. Her work has been published in journals like Journal of Development Economics , Review of Financial Studies , and Regional Science and Urban Economics . She serves as Co-Editor of Regional Science and Urban Economics and on editorial boards of Journal of Urban Economics and Journal of Housing Economics . Key awards include the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2016–2019) and Teaching Excellence Award (2015). She has secured multiple grants, including Singapore Ministry of Education Tier 3 and Tier 1 funding. Advised students include Xiao Lin Ong, Yifan Wu, and Naqun Huang, many of whom now hold roles in academia and government. Led initiatives like the SMU Urban Institute’s Urban Growth Pillar and organized conferences such as the SMU-Jinan Conference on Urban and Regional Economics. Active in editorial and program committees for global economics associations, including AREUEA and UEA.

• Urban Economics
• Real Estate Finance
• Health Economics
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Lu Zedi is a Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore, specializing in mathematical modeling and optimization for industrial systems. He completed his PhD at NUS (2023) in Industrial Systems Engineering, focusing on additive manufacturing production planning and irregular packing problems. His bachelor's degree is from Zhejiang University (2018). Research interests center on optimization algorithms for manufacturing efficiency, particularly in additive production processes and resource allocation. Recent publications demonstrate innovations in rapid packing algorithms and real-time process monitoring.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Production Planning
• Packing Algorithms

Assoc. Prof. Moon Seung Ki is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He serves as Assistant Chair (Research) and leads the Design Sciences Laboratory, focusing on additive manufacturing, digital twins, and sustainable design. His work bridges engineering fundamentals with advanced technologies like AI and IoT to innovate in smart manufacturing systems. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (2008) M.S. and B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Hanyang University, South Korea (1995, 1992) Research Interests: His research spans additive manufacturing processes (e.g., 3D printing, laser deposition), design optimization for customization, smart factories, and sustainability. Key areas include modular product architectures, embedded sensor integration, and digital twin applications for real-time production monitoring. Grants & Projects: Leading over 30 funded projects, including Singapore’s National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster and collaborations with industries like Hyundai, ST Aerospace, and Samsung. Recent grants focus on 3D printing for automotive components, AI-driven alloy design, and smart factory digital twins. Labs & Teams: He directs the Design Sciences Laboratory, a hub for interdisciplinary research in additive manufacturing, product lifecycle management, and Industry 4.0 technologies. The lab emphasizes practical applications such as customized medical devices and aerospace components.

• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing
• Digital Twins
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Carlos Bañón is an Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), specializing in Architecture and Sustainable Design. He co-founded Subarquitectura Architects in Spain and AirLab @SUTD, focusing on innovative design and digital fabrication. His research spans parametric design, 3D printing, artificial intelligence in architecture, and affordable housing solutions. Education: M.Arch. (University of Alicante, 2004) and Master in Complex Architectures (2007). He held visiting professorships at MIT and EPFL, and lectured globally at institutions like ETSAM Madrid and KEA Copenhagen. Research interests include Geometric Exploration for Space Making, Digital Fabrication, and Sustainable Urban Development. His projects blend academic research with practical applications, such as 3D-printed building components and AI-driven skyscraper design. He has led funded initiatives like the SUTD-ZJU 3DPA Metal project and SUTD-MIT collaborations on low-cost housing and urban mining. Award highlights include Singapore’s President Design Award (2021), Golden A’Design Award (2021), and recognition from the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees. His design works, such as AirMesh and AI_Table, emphasize sustainability and material innovation. Bañón’s academic contributions include integrating parametric design into architectural studios and advancing additive manufacturing in construction. He advises on grants from SUTD-MIT International Design Centre and Digital Manufacturing and Design (DManD) Centre. His labs, notably AirLab, explore cutting-edge fabrication techniques and their societal impacts.

• Architectural Information Management
• Architectural Conservation
• Sustainable Design
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Dr. Jeremy Koh Siang Hui is the Head of Advanced Material Solutions at ST Engineering, overseeing advanced material technologies and strategic development in Protection Materials, Tactical Wearables, and Energy Storage Systems. Concurrently, he serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) College of Design & Engineering and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Functional Intelligent Materials. He leads the Advanced Materials & Additive Processing Engineering Centre (AMAPEC), fostering industry-academia collaboration with multi-million-dollar projects. Education: Ph.D. and B.Eng. in Materials Science & Engineering from NUS. Research Interests: Focuses on high-performance ceramics (sesquioxide/carbide), transparent materials, Cold Gas Dynamic Spray (CGDS) for aerospace applications, and thermal/energy management systems. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, particularly in ballistic protection and additive manufacturing. Professional Roles: Chairperson of NUS Alumni Material Science Society, managing alumni-institution relations. Former Group Head of Intellectual Property at ST Engineering. Labs/Teams: AMAPEC, a collaborative hub for advanced materials R&D with industry partnerships.

• Advanced Materials
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
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