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Dr. Yamin Zhang (张亚敏) holds a Presidential Young Professorship as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), College of Engineering. She leads the Zhang Group which focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of electrochemistry, materials science, and biomedical engineering. 07/2023 – 01/2024: Research Associate, Northwestern University 02/2021 – 06/2023: Postdoctoral Fellow, Northwestern University 08/2016 – 12/2020: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology 09/2012 – 07/2016: B.S., Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University; B.S., Finance (Double Major), Nankai University Dr. Zhang's research centers on developing advanced electrochemical strategies for next-generation medical devices (implantable, bioresorbable, and wearable) and sustainable energy solutions. Her work bridges bioelectronics , battery technology , and medical therapeutics , with particular emphasis on creating devices that can safely dissolve in the body after serving their purpose. Key areas include bioresorbable optoelectronic systems for electrotherapy, self-powered drug delivery platforms, and eco-safe battery technologies that can harmlessly resorb in biological environments. Analysis of Dr. Zhang's publication record reveals a clear trajectory from fundamental battery chemistry (2021-2022) toward increasingly sophisticated medical applications (2023-2025). Her recent work demonstrates mastery in integrating multiple functionalities into single bioresorbable platforms, as evidenced by her Nature (2025) paper on millimeter-scale optoelectronic systems for electrotherapy and Cell Biomaterials (2025) paper on wireless bioelectronic devices. The research shows strong interdisciplinary collaboration with leading institutions including Northwestern University and Georgia Tech. AHA Early Faculty Independence Award (2023) MIT ChemE Rising Stars (2022) Sigma Xi Best PhD Thesis Award (2021) Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad (2021) A*STAR MTC Young Individual Research Grants (YIRG) (2025) Early Career Board Member for ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2025) Dr. Zhang has secured significant research funding including the AHA's Second Century Early Faculty Independence Award as Principal Investigator (2023) and the A*STAR MTC Young Individual Research Grant (2025). Her group serves on advisory boards for Cell Biomaterials and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. The Zhang Group at NUS maintains active collaborations with Northwestern University researchers including the Rogers group, with whom she has co-authored multiple high-impact publications in Nature, Science, and PNAS. Current research focuses on advancing battery technology and developing sophisticated electrochemical strategies for medical devices with an overarching focus on healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability.

• Bioelectronics
• Bioresorbable Medical Devices
• Electrotherapy
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Professor Ali Gilles Tchenguise Miserez holds a joint appointment as Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering and the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is also the President's Chair in Materials Science and Engineering. His research group, the Biological and Biomimetic Materials Laboratory (BBML), is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together molecular biologists, chemists, bio-physicists, and materials scientists to study natural materials with unique properties not found in man-made materials. Prof. Miserez's research interests span multiple areas including bioelastomeric membranes & coiled-coil engineering, mechanisms of biofouling adhesion & anti-adhesive coatings, molecular biomimetics of non-mineralized hard tissues, biomineralized structures with graded properties, and liquid-liquid phase separation. His work focuses on understanding the molecular, physico-chemical, and structural principles of biological materials and translating these designs into novel biomimetic synthesis strategies. His laboratory emphasizes "green chemistry" approaches that mimic nature's energy-efficient synthesis methods under ambient conditions. Prof. Miserez's publication record demonstrates significant impact across multiple disciplines, with work appearing in top journals including Science, Nature Materials, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Chemical Biology, and Advanced Materials. His recent research has particularly focused on peptide coacervates for intracellular delivery of therapeutics, with applications in cancer treatment, mRNA delivery, and nucleic acid therapeutics. This work represents a convergence of materials science, biochemistry, and medicine with significant translational potential. Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship (2011) - $3 Million individual research grant for early career scientists Prof. Miserez has mentored numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. His laboratory has developed strong international collaborations and has secured significant research funding. Current projects include developing peptide-based delivery systems for cancer therapeutics, understanding marine biofouling mechanisms, and creating biomimetic materials inspired by natural systems. The BBML laboratory is actively recruiting talented researchers interested in interdisciplinary work at the interface of biology and materials science.

• Biological Materials
• Biomimetics
• Bioinspired Materials
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Tural Khudiyev is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology , National University of Singapore (NUS), focusing on multimaterial electronic fibers for human-fabric interaction, soft robotics, and neural probes. He previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at MIT's Research Laboratory of Electronics. B.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering, Hacettepe University Ph.D. in Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University His research spans implantable and wearable electronics , stimuli-responsive drug delivery , and AI in healthcare , with a strong emphasis on scalable nanomanufacturing techniques. His publications in journals like Nature , Nature Nanotechnology , and Advanced Materials highlight innovations in thermally drawn fibers and soft bioelectronic interfaces . Key trends include flexible electronics , machine learning in textiles , and bio-integrated devices , with applications in neural engineering and power textiles . His work has been featured in media outlets such as Reuters and Business Insider . Selected as MIT’s top research story of 2021 #1 Most Read Article in Applied Optics (2015) Featured in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology Khudiyev's contributions to thermally drawn fibers and soft robotics demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration between materials science, neuroscience, and wearable technology.

• Flexible Electronics
• Soft Robotics
• Bioelectronics
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Professor Chen Xiaodong is a Distinguished University Professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, holding primary appointment in the School of Materials Science & Engineering with courtesy appointments in the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. He serves as Deputy Director of the Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS) and Director of both the Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFlex) and Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses. His research spans mechanomaterials science and engineering, flexible electronics, sense digitalization, cyber-human interfaces and systems, and carbon-negative technology. Professor Chen's work focuses on developing methods for controlling materials architecture at 1-100 nm scale to solve fundamental and applied problems in energy, environment, and healthcare. His group integrates expertise from materials science, chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering to create innovative solutions. His scientific contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards including the Singapore President's Science Award, National Research Foundation Investigatorship and Fellowship, Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award, Dan Maydan Prize in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and election to multiple national academies including Singapore National Academy of Science, Academy of Engineering Singapore, and German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Professor Chen serves as Editor-in-Chief of ACS Nano and sits on editorial boards of numerous prestigious journals including Advanced Materials, Chemical Reviews, and Matter. He has mentored numerous PhD students and research fellows who have gone on to faculty positions at institutions worldwide. His laboratory develops cutting-edge technologies in flexible electronics, bio-inspired materials, and nano-bio interfaces, with strong industry collaborations and translational research focus.

• Materials Science
• Flexible Electronics
• Nanotechnology
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Dr. Changsheng Wu is a Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), leading the Lab for Intelligent Sensing, Harvesting and Actuation (LISHA). He holds a Bachelor's from NUS and a PhD from Georgia Tech, with postdoctoral research at Northwestern University. His work focuses on wireless wearables, bioelectronics, energy harvesting, and advanced manufacturing for sustainable solutions. Education: Bachelor in Engineering Science (First Class Honours), NUS PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Postdoctoral Research, Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University Research Interests: Wireless bioelectronics for clinical health monitoring Energy harvesting via nanogenerators Soft skin-electronics interfaces using metastructures Programmable materials for adaptive systems Advanced manufacturing techniques for wearable devices Key Achievements: Over 50 publications and 5 patents Recipient of TechConnect 2018 Innovation Award and 56th R&D 100 Award Developed wireless implantable sensors for tissue monitoring and bioresorbable medical devices Teaching: MLE5220: Finite Element Method in Materials MLE5238: Bioelectronics Laboratory: His LISHA lab pioneers innovations in self-powered systems, wearable health monitoring, and biohybrid robots. Current projects include metamaterial-based sensors and sustainable energy conversion materials.

• Wireless Bioelectronics
• Energy Harvesting
• Advanced Manufacturing
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Guillermo C. BAZAN is a Professor and Provost’s Chair Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on organic optoelectronic materials, bioelectronic interfaces, and advanced catalysts. He holds a B.Sc.(Hons) from the University of Ottawa (1986), a Ph.D. from MIT (1991), and completed postdoctoral studies at Caltech (1990–1992). His work spans synthesis of organic molecules for optoelectronic applications, transmembrane agents for bioelectronics, and design of novel antibiotics. He has received numerous accolades, including Fellowships from the Royal Society of Chemistry and AAAS, and awards such as the American Chemical Society Cope Scholar Award (2006) and Bessel Award (2005). Recent research emphasizes nonfullerene acceptors for photovoltaics, conjugated oligoelectrolytes for biocatalysis, and flexible thermoelectric generators. His articles (2018) highlight advancements in near-infrared optoelectronics, nanowire-based energy systems, and ultraflexible biosensors. Awards: Over 20 honors including “Most Influential Scientific Minds” (Thomson Reuters, 2015) and recognition as an ISI Highly Cited Scientist (2017). Grants/Advising: Extensive funding history via NSF, Dreyfus, and Humboldt Foundation awards; no specific students listed. Labs/Teams: Active in NUS chemistry labs developing bioelectronic materials and advanced organic semiconductors. Future work includes next-gen optoelectronic devices and antibiotic innovation.

• Organic Electronics
• Materials Science
• Bioelectronic Devices
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Dr. Yang Yi, a researcher at the National University of Singapore (NUS), has a multidisciplinary background in civil engineering, sustainability, and biomedical device development. He earned his BEng (1st Class Honours) and PhD in 2013 and 2017 respectively from NUS, focusing on lightweight sustainable construction materials and dynamic responses under blast loading. PhD, National University of Singapore, 2017 BEng (1st Class Honours), National University of Singapore, 2013 His research spans two distinct domains: sustainable construction and flexible bioelectronic devices . At NUS, he contributes to advancing implantable and wearable technologies for neuroscience applications, while previously driving sustainability initiatives at JTC Corporation and structural design at Meinhardt. The 15 most recent publications highlight his work on implantable optogenetic devices , flexible bioelectronics , and neural interfaces . These studies integrate materials science, neuroscience, and wireless engineering for applications in neuromodulation and biomedical systems. Scientific Awards: IES Sustainability Awards (Engineering Projects, 2023) Public Sector Engineering Innovation Challenge Award (2022) Silver Prize, ACI Singapore Chapter (2022) President Graduate Fellowship (2013-2017) Class of 1977 Silver Medal (2013) Multiple book prizes and medals (2010-2012) Contact: yangyi@nus.edu.sg

• Low-carbon building technology
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Life cycle assessment
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Assistant Professor Andrew B. Wong leads the A.B. Wong Group at the National University of Singapore, focusing on advanced materials and electrochemical systems for sustainable energy technologies. His research integrates rational material synthesis with electrochemical conversions, particularly in CO2 reduction and energy storage applications. Key projects include molten salt electrolyte systems for CO2 conversion, hybrid biotic-abiotic electrocatalytic systems, and development of perovskite-inspired materials. Research interests span electrochemical CO2 reduction, microenvironment engineering for catalyst performance, and defect-tolerant semiconductor materials. Notable work includes studies on MXene-based catalysts, solid-state lithium batteries, and self-photosensitized microorganisms for bioenergy production. His group’s contributions bridge materials science, chemistry, and engineering to address global energy challenges. Publications highlight advancements in CO transport management, MXene oxidation effects, and perovskite nanocrystal strain mechanisms. Over 15 recent articles span 2016–2025, emphasizing innovations in energy materials and electrochemical systems. Awards and recognitions are pending explicit mentions in source texts. Grant activities likely support his cross-disciplinary projects, though specific funding details are not provided. Collaborations may exist with labs focused on sustainable chemistry and materials engineering. No lab team composition or future projects are detailed in the provided texts.

• Electrochemical Conversions
• Sustainable Energy Technologies
• CO2 Reduction
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Loh Xian Jun is Adjunct Professor at Nanyang Technological University's School of Materials Science and Engineering and Executive Director of A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering. His PhD and postgraduate training were completed at National University of Singapore. Research pioneers biodegradable thermogels for biomedical and environmental applications. Notable innovations include vitreous humor replacements for retinal surgery and morphable electrodes for plant electrophysiology. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on translational materials science. Honors include Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship and NRF Investigatorship. Commercialized 8 products through materials research.

• Materials Science
• Polymer Chemistry
• Soft Materials
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Mu Yuguang serves as Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University's School of Biological Sciences since 2006, following his Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship (2003-2006) at the same institution. His interdisciplinary work bridges Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Physics with core expertise in Structural Biology and computational modeling. His research centers on biomolecular simulations and molecular dynamics, specifically investigating membrane biophysics (including lipid bilayer responses to solvents), protein dynamics, and computational drug design. He develops simulation methodologies to analyze microbial membrane interactions and viral protein targets, with strong emphasis on translating computational findings into biomedical applications. Recent publications (2018-2019) reveal consistent application of molecular dynamics to membrane-related challenges—from butanol-induced disorder in microbial membranes to conjugated oligoelectrolyte interactions—and antiviral drug discovery targeting dengue virus. This work demonstrates integration of physics-based modeling with biological problem-solving across multiple scales. Scientific recognition includes: Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (2003-2006) Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (1999-2000)

• Structural Biology
• Biomolecular Simulations
• Molecular Dynamics
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