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CHUA Lay-Lay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds a joint professorship with the University of Cambridge and leads research in organic semiconductor materials. Her work focuses on polymer-based electronic materials and hybrid systems with graphene/SWCNTs for applications in LEDs, solar cells, and sensors. She has pioneered breakthroughs in multivalent anion-based electron donor materials and solution-processable organic electronics. Education: Ph.D., University of Cambridge (2007); B.Sc. Computational Chemistry, NUS (1995). Prior roles include Research Fellowships at NUS and Cavendish Lab, and industry experience at Bell Labs and Chartered Semiconductor. Research highlights include the 2019 Nature paper demonstrating multivalent anion electron donors, enabling air-stable low-work-function materials. Her group explores energy-level engineering and morphology-property relationships in organic electronics. Editorial roles: Associate editor of Journal of Materials Chemistry C . Awards include the NUS-Cambridge Dual Professorship (2008). Teaching: CM4254 Chemistry of Semiconductors (AY2022/2023). Laboratory affiliations: Organic Nano Device Laboratory (ONDL) focusing on plastic electronics innovation.

• Organic Electronics
• Polymer Semiconductors
• Graphene Hybrids
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Prof. Jianyong Ouyang is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), part of the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the Institute for Molecular Science (Japan), and has worked at the Japanese Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, UCLA, and NUS since 2006. His research focuses on high-performance conducting polymers, thermoelectric materials, and flexible electronics. Key achievements include inventing the first polymer/nanoparticle memristor (2004), hybrid ionic/electronic thermoelectric converters (2020), and self-adhesive conducting polymers (2020). Research interests include flexible/wearable electronics, organic electronics, and energy materials. Notable awards include the Distinguished Award for Novel Materials (2015), NUS Young Investigator Award (2017), and inclusion in the World’s top 2% Scientists (2019–2022). His lab has over 200 publications with ~30,000 citations and an H-index of 87. Publications highlight advancements in thermoelectric polymers, stretchable sensors, and energy materials. Collaborations include work on perovskite solar cells, graphene-based electrodes, and MXene composites. His group explores applications in healthcare monitoring, energy harvesting, and smart materials.

• High-performance conducting polymers
• Thermoelectric materials
• Ionic thermoelectric materials
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Seeram Ramakrishna is a Professor of Materials Engineering at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the College of Design and Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a TGMP from Harvard University. His research focuses on circular economy, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials engineering, with notable contributions to electrospinning, biomaterials, and energy storage systems. Key educational background includes: PhD in Materials Science (University of Cambridge) TGMP in Advanced Manufacturing (Harvard University) Research interests span cross-disciplinary areas such as: Development of eco-friendly nanocomposites Electrospun nanofiber applications in healthcare and energy Circular economy frameworks for sustainable materials Advanced manufacturing techniques for biomedical devices His publications highlight innovations in: High-efficiency solar steam generation via core-shell fibers Flexible wearable sensors for health monitoring Green synthesis of supercapacitor materials Plastic waste circularity through informatics-driven approaches Notable projects include books on circular economy fundamentals and biomaterials. His work bridges material science with environmental sustainability, addressing global challenges in energy, healthcare, and pollution control.

• Circular Economy
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Engineering
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CHIN Wee Shong is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head (Administration) in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from NUS (1993) and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from NUS (1987), with a Commonwealth Fellowship at the University of Bristol (1994). His research focuses on nanomaterial synthesis and applications in energy storage, sensors, and photocatalysis. Key achievements include the development of carbonate-free layered double hydroxides and flexible SERS substrates. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, National University of Singapore (1993) B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry, National University of Singapore (1987) Commonwealth Fellowship, University of Bristol (1994) Research Interests: His work emphasizes the controlled synthesis of nanostructures and hybrid materials for energy applications, sensor technologies, and photocatalysis. Recent projects include: Carbonate-free CoAl layered double hydroxides for supercapacitors Plasmonic Ag nanocube arrays for SERS detection Biosynthesis of antimicrobial silver nanoparticles using plant extracts Teaching Contributions: In AY2022/23 and AY2023/24, he teaches CM1102 Chemistry: the Central Science and SP2251 Science at the Nanoscale . Awards: Cadi Scientific Medal and Prize (2013) Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2007 & 2008) University Quality Service Award (2005) Lab and Teams: His research group develops novel nanomaterials through interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating on projects involving energy storage, plasmonic sensors, and eco-friendly synthesis methods.

• Nanomaterials Synthesis
• Energy Storage Materials
• Photocatalysis
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Prof. Sunmi Shin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She joined NUS as a Research Assistant Professor in 2018 and transitioned to Assistant Professor in 2019. Her research focuses on nanoscale heat transport, personalized thermo-regulators, and energy harvesting devices, employing a multidisciplinary approach across mechanical engineering and materials science. Education: She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from UC San Diego (2019) under Prof. Renkun Chen, and B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Hanyang University (2011/2014). Research Interests: Heat transfer, super-Planckian thermal emission, thermoelectrics, cooling systems, nanomaterials, and thermal management. Laboratory: Leads the HEAT Lab (High Efficient and Active Thermal-engineering), exploring energy conversion and thermal management technologies. Teaching: Instructs courses like ME2121 Engineering Thermal Dynamics and ME6204 Advanced Heat Transfer. Awards: Recipient of the Global Young Investigator Award (2022), MIT Innovators Under 35 (2021), and Women-in-Science & Technology Award (2021). Her work bridges thermal engineering with sustainable energy and nanomaterial innovation. Lab Activities: Actively recruiting M.S./Ph.D. students and postdocs for projects in thermal engineering, nanomaterials, and novel characterization techniques. Prospective students are encouraged to apply via the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

• Thermal Engineering
• Nanomaterials
• Thermoelectrics
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