Tan Yu Jun

Tan Yu Jun is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), joining in January 2021. She earned her BEng and PhD from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), focusing on additive manufacturing and biomaterials, followed by postdoctoral work on stretchable and self-healing electronics.

Her research lies at the intersection of manufacturing technologies and functional materials, with a focus on developing soft machines and electronics using 3D printing, self-healing materials, and bio-inspired designs. She leads the YJ Laboratory, which emphasizes eco-friendly and smart materials.

Her lab has produced high-impact publications in journals like Nature Materials, Nature Electronics, Science Robotics, and Advanced Materials, with recent work on transparent, conductive, self-healing magnetic rubber published in Science Advances (2025). This aligns with her expertise in materials engineering and soft robotics.

Scientific Awards & Recognition

• Student-led teams from her lab won gold, silver, and healthcare special awards at the 25th Singapore Science & Engineering Fair.
• Her postdoc Zhang Xuan and student Eddy Pang received Best Poster Awards at MRS Fall 2024 and ICMAT 2025, respectively.
• Her student Max Ang Yi Neng was awarded the NUS-JTC Medal for Sustainability (2021).

Advising & Collaborations

• Advised MSc students Zhou Jinrun and Zhang Biteng to achieve A+ in ME5001.
• Mentored high school students from Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) and Anglo Chinese School (Independent) through research projects.
• Participated in organizing RoboSoft 2023 and served as a mentor in student publicity efforts.