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Maria Monica Wihardja serves as a Visiting Fellow and Co-coordinator of the Media, Technology and Society Programme at ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute while holding an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at the National University of Singapore. Her career bridges academic research and high-impact policy engagement, including former roles as World Bank Economist in the Poverty and Equity Global Practice and senior advisor to Indonesia's Presidential Executive Office on strategic economic reforms. Her educational background features: PhD in Regional Science, Cornell University MPhil in Economics, Cambridge University BA in Applied Mathematics-Economics, Brown University Wihardja's research integrates economic analysis with sociotechnical systems, focusing on digital transformation's impact on labor markets, food security, and democratic processes. She examines how technological disruption creates both opportunities for inclusion and risks of inequality, particularly through studies of platform economies, electoral disinformation, and sustainable agro-food systems. Her methodology combines quantitative econometrics with policy-oriented field research, often leveraging large-scale datasets from government and private sector partnerships. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Digital economy effects on labor market polarization and inclusion, (2) Food system resilience through agricultural modernization, and (3) Geopolitical dimensions of supply chain reconfiguration. These intersect with her policy engagement in ASEAN economic integration frameworks and Indonesia's G20 presidency initiatives. Her scientific recognition includes: Nikkei Asian Scholar 2023 award Wihardja actively shapes regional discourse through editorial roles at East Asia Forum and Center for Indonesian Policy Studies. Her grant-funded work frequently involves World Bank partnerships and Indonesian government collaborations, particularly on stunting prevention and food policy reforms. Current projects examine deepfake impacts on electoral integrity and sustainable financing mechanisms for green transitions. She leads the Media, Technology and Society Programme at ISEAS, coordinating interdisciplinary research on digital governance and Southeast Asian technology policy. The programme partners with regional think tanks, government agencies, and private sector stakeholders to develop evidence-based policy responses to technological disruption.

• Digital Economy
• Labour Market
• Poverty and Inequality
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Simone Fatichi is a Full Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), since July 2024. Previously, he held roles as Associate Professor at NUS (2020–2024), Research Associate/Lecturer at ETH Zurich (2011–2020), and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Firenze (2010–2011). He earned an International PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2010) and MSc/BSc degrees in Environmental Engineering from the University of Firenze (Italy). His research focuses on hydrology, biogeosciences, and climate change impacts, addressing vegetation functioning, water/soil resources, carbon cycle dynamics, and urban ecohydrology. He leads developments of models like AWE-GEN (weather generator), Tethys-Chloris (ecohydrological model), and Urban Tethys-Chloris (urban model). His work spans global change effects in natural and urban environments, with emphasis on mechanistic process understanding. Key awards include the 2023 NUS Young Researcher Award, 2020 AGU Hydrologic Sciences Early Career Award, and the prestigious 2019 Antonio Feltrinelli Prize. He serves as an editor for Water Resources Research and reviewer for over 50 journals. His recent articles highlight urban climate impacts, soil carbon dynamics, and ecohydrological modeling advancements. His contributions bridge environmental engineering, climate science, and ecological processes, with applications to sustainable urban planning and natural resource management. Current projects include modeling crop yields under climate change and quantifying vegetation cooling benefits in cities.

• Hydrology
• Biogeosciences
• Climate Change
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Bong Eng Ying is a Lecturer at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), specializing in Chemical Engineering and Mass Transfer processes. She holds a PhD from RMIT University, Australia, where her research focused on solid-liquid mass transfer in high concentration slurries for process intensification in mineral processing. Her work bridges fundamental engineering principles with industrial applications, emphasizing energy efficiency and process optimization. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, RMIT University, Australia (2013) B.A. in Chemical Engineering, RMIT University, Australia (2009) Research interests include solid-liquid systems, agitation technology, and process intensification. Her studies address challenges in agitated vessels, solids suspension, and energy reduction in industrial mixing operations. Her publications highlight advancements in optimizing agitation parameters, baffling effects, and high concentration slurries, contributing to fields like mineral processing and chemical engineering. Key work includes reducing interfacial mass resistance (IMRs) and improving mixing efficiency. Award: Best Poster Award at Chemeca Conference, New Zealand (2012) Teaching and digital learning: She develops e-learning modules for Freshmore subjects like Natural World and Physical Chemistry, exploring the efficacy of digital tools in education. She is part of SUTD’s Chemistry Mass Transfer SMT team, advancing innovative pedagogical approaches alongside her research.

• Chemical Engineering
• Mass Transfer
• Process Intensification
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Dr. Eldin Wee Chuan Lim is an Associate Professor (Educator-track) in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on computational modeling of fluid-particle systems using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Method (DEM), with applications in fluidization, particle technology, and multiphase flow systems. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore, MA in Applied Educational Leadership from University College London, MEng in Chemical Engineering from NUS, and dual bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Computing & Information Systems from NUS and University of London respectively. Dr. Lim has received numerous teaching awards including the NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award Honour Roll (2018-2022) and multiple Engineering Educator Awards from the Faculty of Engineering. His publications investigate particle dynamics in fluidized beds, heat transfer mechanisms in pulsating systems, and granular mixing phenomena. Research publications demonstrate strong emphasis on experimental and computational approaches to particle technology, with recent work advancing understanding of pulsating fluidized bed hydrodynamics, immersed tube heat transfer, and particle segregation mechanisms. Future work will explore AI-enhanced modeling of complex multiphase systems.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Discrete Element Method
• Fluidization

Xue Hansong is a Lecturer at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), affiliated with the Science, Mathematics, and Technology Cluster. His research focuses on solar photovoltaics, transport phenomena, applied machine learning, and knowledge graphs. He holds a PhD in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from NUS and has held roles at the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore and Cambridge CARES. Education: PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore (2019) MSc in Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University (2015) MSc in Mathematics, National University of Singapore (2011) BSc in Mathematics (First Class Honors), National University of Singapore (2009) Research Interests: Hansong’s work integrates physics-based modeling with machine learning to advance solar energy technologies. He has pioneered studies on perovskite solar cells, exploring material interfaces, tandem configurations, and degradation mechanisms. His machine learning approaches optimize device performance and bridge R&D gaps. Publications: Over 15 publications since 2017 highlight his contributions to photovoltaics and energy systems, including high-impact work in Nature Energy and Solar Energy . Recent trends focus on neural networks for device characterization and data-driven optimization for manufacturing. Awards: President Graduate Scholarship (NUS, 2010–2011) Baden-Württemberg Scholarship (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 2007–2008) Singapore Government Undergraduate Scholarship (2005–2009) Labs & Projects: Led teams at the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (2019–2021) and contributed to Cooling Singapore as an energy specialist. Currently part of Cambridge CARES, advancing Digital Twin technology to reduce carbon footprints.

• Solar Photovoltaics
• Transport Phenomena
• Applied Machine Learning
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Associate Professor Chua Gaik Khuan is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. She holds a B.Sc. from NUS (1984), a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University (1987), and completed postdoctoral research at the Fritz-Haber-Institut (1987). Her research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, particularly zeolite-based catalysts for fine chemicals synthesis, green chemistry, and photocatalytic water remediation. Key interests include mechanochemistry-assisted synthesis, heteroatom-doped zeolites, and sustainable catalytic methods. Recent work explores hydrophobic zeolites, bismuth oxyhalide photocatalysts, and Mg-stabilized Rh nanoparticles for selective reactions. Teaching contributions include CM3253 Materials Chemistry in AY2023/2024. Notable publications (2020–2024) highlight advancements in ethanol conversion, visible-light-driven photocatalysis, and ion-exchange materials for wastewater treatment. Her catalytic systems address energy, environmental, and industrial challenges through innovative material design and synthesis techniques.

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Zeolite Synthesis
• Green Chemistry
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Associate Professor WU Jie holds positions as Assistant Head (M.Sc. Programme and Enterprise) and Dean's Chair Professor (2023-2026) at the Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore (NUS). He leads the Lab of Flow Synthesis, focusing on photocatalysis and automated multistep synthesis. His research spans engineered flow reactors, natural gas feedstock transformations, and hydrogen atom transfer strategies. Education: Postdoctoral, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2012-2015) Ph.D., Boston University (2012) B.Sc., Beijing Normal University (2006) Research Interests: His group develops advanced flow reactors (e.g., stop-flow micro-tubing), visible-light-driven C-H functionalization, and end-to-end automated synthesis platforms. Key projects include modular alkene synthesis from feedstocks and photo-mediated hydrosilylation. Publications: Recent works highlight innovations like button-push on-demand synthesis for antiviral agents and high-speed circulation flow platforms. Themes include photocatalytic cross-coupling, radical chemistry, and heterogeneous catalysis. Awards: Emerging Investigators in Flow Chemistry (2023) Thieme Chemistry Journal Award (2019) Asian Core Program Lectureship Award (2017-2023) Grants & Labs: Secured $12.3M as PI and $2M as co-PI. His lab trains students in flow chemistry, green synthesis, and automated platforms. Collaborations span institutions like MIT, Harvard, and industry partners.

• Photocatalysis
• Flow Automated Synthesis
• Engineered Flow Reactors
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