J. Paul Chen

Dr. J. Paul Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has been since 1998. He also serves as an Academic Member of the Graduate Program in Bioengineering at NUS (2002–present) and as a Guest Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China (1999–present).

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (1997)
• M.Eng. in Environmental Engineering, Tsinghua University, China (1990)
• B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, National Hua Chiao University, China (1988)
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, USA

His research focuses on physicochemical water and wastewater treatment, mathematical modeling of environmental processes, and electrochemical technologies. Key projects include functionalized membranes for toxic metal removal, ballast water management systems, and sorbent development for nutrient and contaminant control.

His scientific awards include multiple fellowships (IET, FIWA, FRSC, FIMarEST, FIChemE) and the 2014 Sustainable Technology Award by IChemE. Recent publications highlight innovations in lanthanum peroxide composites, CaO2-functionalized materials, and rare-earth metal adsorbents for oxyanion pollutants.

As a professional reviewer and board member, he contributes to institutions like the Science Council and Engineering Council. His teaching portfolio spans courses in water pollution control, industrial effluent treatment, and environmental separation processes.