LAM Yulin

Associate Professor LAM Yulin is affiliated with the National University of Singapore (NUS), specializing in bioorganic and medicinal chemistry with a focus on green synthesis methodologies. His research interests include developing anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and neurological agents, alongside creating recyclable catalysts for sustainable organic transformations. He holds a Ph.D. (1992) and B.Sc. (1987) from NUS, with prior research fellowships at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (1994–1996) and The Scripps Research Institute (1992–1994).

Teaching contributions include courses such as CM2122 Organic Chemistry, CM3225 Biomolecules, and CM5224 Emerging Concepts in Drug Discovery. His research highlights include synthesizing chondroitin sulfate analogs for molecular recognition via surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and developing fluorous boronic acid catalysts for amide bond formation under eco-friendly conditions.

Research focuses on glycosaminoglycan structure-function relationships, novel mycobacterial inhibitors, and autophagy-inducing agents. His work bridges organic synthesis with biomedical applications, emphasizing sustainability and translational potential.