Benjamin C.K. Tee

Dr. Benjamin C.K. Tee is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. He leads the Sensors.AI Labs, focusing on transforming materials science, mechanics, and biology into cutting-edge technologies for robotics and healthcare in the AI era.

His research explores novel materials and fabrication techniques to develop flexible, stretchable electronic sensors. These innovations enable applications in human-machine interfaces, biomedical devices, and AI-driven robotic systems. Key areas include self-healing materials, large-scale tactile sensing, and wireless health monitoring.

His work has garnered international acclaim, including the James Dyson Foundation Prize (International Winner, 2021), MIT TR35 Innovator (2015), and recognition as a World Economic Forum Young Scientist (2019). His inventions have been commercialized through co-founded startups Privi Medical (acquired in 2021) and Hannah Life Technologies.

Scientific Awards:

• National Research Foundation Fellowship (2017)
• MIT TR35 Innovator (Global) (2015)
• World Economic Forum Young Scientist (2019)
• James Dyson Foundation Prize - International Winner (2021)
• IES Prestigious Engineering Award (2020)
• Stanford University Top 2% Scientists (2021)