HIGHLIGHTS
FACULTY AND STAFF UPDATES
New Faculty and Staff
Dr Leo Chen Huei
Senior Lecturer, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Before joining NUS, Dr Leo Chen Huei was a faculty member at the Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD). He completed his PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology at RMIT University, Australia, in 2012. Prior to joining SUTD, he was a research fellow at the University of Melbourne, where he led preclinical studies in collaboration with Novartis to understand the vascular actions of a reproductive hormone, relaxin. In 2017, he joined SUTD under the Ministry of Education, Singapore Teaching and Research Talent Scheme, where his research aims to develop food waste-derived nutraceutical products for health benefits. Furthermore, he is involved in multidisciplinary projects in 3D food printing, bioprinting of vascular mimetics, and serious games for healthcare and education.
Dr Yang Yi
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Before joining NUS, Dr Yang Yi worked in the Sustainability Department of JTC, where he played a pivotal role in driving the organisation's sustainability agenda. He led the development of a comprehensive sustainability master plan, defining the organisation’s decarbonisation targets and strategies across the real estate value chain. Dr Yang’s portfolio at JTC also involved leading practical R&D in collaboration with universities, companies and public agencies. These collaborative efforts focus on diverse aspects of sustainable urban development, spanning sustainable building materials, advanced structural systems, waste treatment and recycling, and circular estate planning.
Dr Cui Yue
Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr Cui Yue graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a BEng (First Class Honors) in Civil Engineering in 2014. He obtained his MS in Civil Engineering and PhD in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) in 2015 and 2022, respectively. He joined the Institute of High-Performance Computing in the Agency for Science Technology and Research as a scientist in 2022. His primary research interests have been in computational mechanics, where he uses multiscale modelling tools, supercomputers, and machine-learning methods to study the behaviours of structural materials. He developed computational models to understand structural materials at quantum-mechanical scale, atomic scale, and traditional continuum scale. He has also worked on research projects with industry partners such as Rolls-Royce, Boeing and Honeywell. Cui Yue received the MSc Class of 1977 Silver Medal in 2014 for his academic performance at NUS. He received the Aerospace Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Fellowship in 2020 and the Aerospace Engineering Alumni Advisory Board Fellowship in 2021 for his excellence in teaching and research in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at UIUC.
Dr Liang Fang-Cheng
Lecturer, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Prior to his tenure at NUS, Dr Fang Cheng Liang served as a Research Assistant Professor at the Research and Development Center of Smart Textile Technology at the National Taipei University of Technology. He received his dual PhD degrees in Polymer Science and Engineering and Organic Chemistry from the National Taipei University of Technology and the University of Grenoble Alpes in 2019. His current research is centred on bio-based self-healing materials, hybrid organic and inorganic perovskite applications in light-emitting diodes, triboelectric nanogenerators, soft robotics, and wearable electronics. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, including Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Science, and Chemical Engineering Journal.
Ms Ho Mun Ying Belinda
Associate Director, Dean's Office (Office of Graduate Programmes)
An adult educator, higher education professional, and passionate inclusion advocate with a track record spanning over 20 years. Belinda’s extensive contributions within Institutes of Higher Learning have spanned diverse portfolios, including lecturing, admissions, student affairs, programme management, and curriculum development. Drawing on her wealth of experience, she will oversee the suite of Postgraduate Research and Postgraduate Coursework programmes in CDE.
Ms Charmaine Joan Nicolette Keasberry
Executive, Dean's Office (Communications & Marketing)
Charmaine previously worked as an account executive at a local media agency, where she managed their master accounts for a multitude of brands, serving as the primary liaison between agency staff, client marketing teams and key media personnel. At CDE, she will be working on producing and developing communications news and feature content under the research and industry pillar, developing social media content, and supporting other outreach projects and events. She graduated from NUS in 2022 with a degree in communications and new media and a minor in business management.
Ms Siti Fatimah Binte Muhamad Salleh
Laboratory Technologist, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Siti joined the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to provide support for laboratory operations and safety for the department’s labs at T-Lab. Her previous experience at TÜV SÜD conducting microbiological analysis for samples helps her bring a heightened awareness of safety in the labs and in her role of assisting with common analytical equipment in the department.
Management Updates
| Name of Staff | Dept | |
| Professor Law Wing Keung, Adrian | Civil and Environmental Engineering | Appointed as Executive Director, Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore (CFI Singapore) with effect from 1 April 2024 for a period of three years.
He succeeds Professor Liew Jat Yuen, Richard who had served as the Executive Director of (CFI Singapore). |
| Professor Liew Jat Yuen, Richard | Civil and Environmental Engineering | Appreciation: Will be stepping down as Executive Director, Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore (CFI Singapore) effective 1 Apr 2024. |
Appointments
| Name of Staff | Dept | |
| Assistant Professor Wang Lei | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | Appointed as Presidential Young Professor effective 1 March 2024. |
Retirement
Retiring this month:
- Mr Santhasamy Martin, Laboratory Technologist, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Martin for his outstanding dedication and contributions as a Lab Technician in charge of the CEE transportation lab. Martin's strong commitment to excellence has significantly impacted both research and educational activities within the lab. His exceptional skills and hands-on approach to managing lab experiments and ensuring laboratory safety have been invaluable. His contributions will be deeply missed, and we are profoundly grateful for his years of service and dedication. We wish him a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement filled with joy and relaxation.