Dr Bina RAI

Education

• PhD in Bioengineering. National University of Singapore( with contributing to part of the thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology), 2006
• BS (2nd Upper Class Honours) in Microbiology, National University of Singapore, 2002

Research Interest

1. Game based learning and assessment
2. Instructiomal design of serious games for healthcare applications
3. Blended learning
4. Flipped classroom
5. Bone tissue engineering
6. Bioanalytic methods

Selected Awards & Honours

1. Tertiary Educator of the Year, Edutech (Asia) Awards, Singapore, 2017
2. Outstanding Poster Presentation, International Bone Tissue Engineering Congress (Bone-tec), Singapore,
   2013
3. Young Scientist Symposium, Singapore Science Centre, Singapore (Merit),  2010
4. President Graduate Fellowship Award, Singapore, 2005 and 2006
5. Loreal-UNESCO National Fellowship for Women in Science, Singapore (Shortlisted), 2009

Selected Journal Publications

1. 1. B. Rai and Y.J. Zhu. Blended Learning: What’s next? Creating collaborative learning opportunities. National Technology Enhanced Learning (NTEL), 20-21st Nov, 2019, Singapore.
2. B. Rai and Y.J. Zhu. The design and evaluation of virtual laboratory simulations for biology non-majors. ERAS-APERA International Conference, NIE, 12 -14th Nov 2018, Singapore.
3. B. Rai, C.H. Leo and Y.J. Zhu. Investigating the effectiveness of gamified lab simulations in enhancing biology education. Pedagogy Day 2018, SUTD, 31st Oct 2018, Singapore.
4. Y.J. Zhu and B. Rai. Flipping the classroom to enhance active learning in an undergraduate biology course. Singapore International Science Teachers Conference (SISTC), Science Centre, 21st Nov 2017, Singapore.
5. B. Rai and Y.J. Zhu. Designing virtual laboratories for a freshmore biology course. Singapore International Science Teachers Conference (SISTC), Science Centre, 21st Nov 2017, Singapore.
6. B. Rai and Y.J. Zhu. Do virtual laboratories help in learning biology? Pedagogy Day 2017,
   SUTD, 23rd Oct 2017, Singapore.  Page 9 of 10
7. B. Rai and Y.J. Zhu. Using Blackboard to implement blended learning and flipped classroom
   in an introductory biology course. Blackboard Teaching and Learning Asia 2017, UWC South East Asia Dover Campus, 4th Oct 2017, Singapore.
8. B. Rai and Y.J. Zhu, D.C.I. Koh, X. Khoo, L. Krishnaswamy, E.S. Ong. Flipping the classroom for Term 3 Biology. Pedagogy Day 2016, SUTD, 24th Oct 2016, Singapore.
9. T.C. Tan, R.M. Samsonraj, B. Rai, V. Nurcombe, S.M. Cool. BMP-binding-HS as an adjuvant
   for human mesenchymal stem cell therapy in bone repair. International Bone Tissue Engineering Congress (Bone-tec), Dec 2013, Singapore.
10. C.S. Goonasekera, E. Luong-Van, B. Rai, V. Nurcombe, S.M. Cool, K.S. Jack, J. CooperWhite, and L. Grondahl. Surface modification of nano-hydroxyapatite for incorporation in polymer
    composites. ASBTE2013, 2nd Apr, 2013, Australia.