Why ChBE
Chemical Engineering plays a crucial role in addressing complex contemporary challenges. With the urgency to find solutions for pressing global issues, chemical engineers are the pivotal force in the innovation of modern solutions – be it vaccine development for COVID-19, climate change, sustainability, water scarcity, or novel energy sources.
Events & News
Dr Loh Tzu Yang Promoted to Associate Professor
Congratulations Dr. Loh Tzu Yang, on your promotion to Associate Professor (Practice).
Dr Lim Chia Wei Promoted to Lecturer
Congratulations Dr. Lim Chia Wei, on your appointment as Lecturer. Dr. Lim Chia Wei has joined ChBE as an Instructor in July 2023 and was earlier recognised with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in AY2021/2022 for his contributions to undergraduate teaching.
Dr Sachin V. Jangam Promoted to Associate Professor
Congratulations Dr Sachin V. Jangam on your promotion to Associate professor on the Educator Track effective 1st January 2025.
Professor Xie Jianping Presented Provost’s Chair Award
Congratulations to Professor Xie Jian Ping on receiving the Provost Chair Award at the CDE Awards and Recognition ceremony 2025.
Asst Prof Wu Zhe Presented with Outstanding Early Career Award 2025
Asst Prof Wu Zhe was presented with the Outstanding Early Career Award (OECA) at the CDE Awards and Recognition ceremony on 21.4.2025 Dr. Wu’s group at the National University of Singapore develops cutting-edge machine-learning-based modeling, control and optimization algorithms to solve problems of important industrial considerations, including production profitability, process operational safety, and cybersecurity. He
Prof Liu Bin earns well-deserved spot in the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame
Professor Liu Bin, NUS Deputy President (Research and Technology), has been inducted into the prestigious Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame, in honour of her outstanding contributions as a scientist, engineer, innovator, and academic leader. The Induction Ceremony was held on 21 March 2025, during the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations’ (SCWO) 45th Anniversary Gala Dinner.
Computer Engineering and Chemical Engineering students win 1st place in the SONDRA Challenge 2025 with project DroneGuard
A team consisting of Computer Engineering students (Lee Xian Hui and Chan Sheng Bin), Chemical Engineering student (Jonas Low), alongside members from SIT and NTU, won 1st place in the SONDRA Challenge 2025 with their project, DroneGuard—a real-time drone detection system using Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and Edge AI. The team’s winning project, DroneGuard, presents a
Vikas Dhamu Receives Inflection Award 2025
“Global warming is driving extreme climate events, such as glaciers melting, rising sea levels, and more frequent droughts. Without immediate intervention, these impacts will escalate,” said PhD candidate Vikas Dhamu. His passion for climate mitigation led to his innovative work on carbon capture via clathrate hydrates, earning him recognition as one of the world’s best
Professor Lin Zhiqun appointed Co-Editor-in-Chief for Nano Energy journal starting January 1, 2025
Congratulations to Professor Lin Zhiqun on his appointment as the co-Editor-in-Chief for Nano Energy starting 1 January 2025. Nano Energy is a multidisciplinary, rapid-publication forum of original peer-reviewed contributions on the science and engineering of nanomaterials and nanodevices used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion, storage, utilisation and policy. https://cde.nus.edu.sg/deans-message-012025-faculty-awards/