EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2010 – 2012 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research
Advisors: Dr. Daniel Kohane and Dr. Robert Langer
2010 Boston University, USA
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
Thesis: PEGylated‐Peptide Coatings for the Preparation of Infection Resistant Orthopedic Implant Surfaces
Advisor: Dr. Mark Grinstaff
2003 University of California, Berkeley, USA
B.Sc. Bioengineering (Hon.)
PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING
2022 Educator Leadership Coaching Program, SUTD
2021 Biodesign Bootcamp: Deep Dive into HealthTech Innovation, Singapore Biodesign
2021 Create an Inclusive Learning Environment – A Starting Point, SUTD
2016 Educating Students in a Changing World, Integrative Learning Corporation
2014 SUTD‐MIT Teach‐the‐Teachers Program, MIT
2012 ADVANCE Future Faculty Workshop, Northeastern University
2011 Graduate Student Teaching Certificate Program, MIT Teaching and Learning Laboratory
2008 NSF Graduate STEM Fellow in K‐12 Education (GK‐12), Boston University
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND HONORS
2021 SUTD Award (Excellence in Teaching), Singapore University of Technology and Design
– Awarded to 1-3 faculty annually in recognition of their excellent teaching performance and
consistent record of dedication to teaching, education and students
2018 SUTD Award (Long Service), Singapore University of Technology and Design
2008 NSF Graduate STEM Fellow in K‐12 Education (GK‐12), Boston University, USA
2006 Best Poster Award, QCM-D World Conference, USA
2002 Inductee, Tau Beta Pi Honors Society
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Chua, K.W.D., Khoo, X. et al.. “Artificial intelligence for predicting hearing improvement after myringoplasty:
A pilot study” Singapore Medical Journal, 2023 (Accepted for publication)
2. Chua, B.P.S.; Lee, C.Z.; Teng, D.R.K.;, Susanto, J.; Ong, D.W.; Tan, K.L.; Cheow, P.C.; Lai, S.H.; Tan, M.B.; Khoo, X.;
Bello, F. “Affordable and accessible 3D printed models of the liver to support medical education.” Materials
Today: Proceedings, 2022
3. Chandran, R.; De Sousa, K.; Koo, S.. H.; Lim, Y.Y.; Shang, L.; Paiputra, F.; Tan, J.H.; Ching, T.T.H.; Khoo, X, “A
device to detect leakage at the patient end of total intravenous anaesthesia.” Journal of Medical
Engineering & Technology, 2021
4. Siew, W.J.S., Peradijaya, E.S., Rai, B., Khoo, X. “Re-imagining COVID-19 through Digital Learning and
Innovation by Design.” SUTD EduScapes Pedagogy Newsletter, 2020
5. Khoo, X. “A Multidisciplinary Healthcare-Centric Undergraduate BME Curriculum to Drive Medical
Innovation.” Proceedings of the Online Conference APCMBE 2020, 2020
6. Rai, B.; Zhu, Y.; Chan, J.; Koh, D.; Khoo, X., “An investigation into the impact of flipped classroom pedagogy on
students’ perception and performance in undergraduate biology” J College Science Teaching. 50(2), 2019
7. Mendez, A.R.; Tan, T.Y.; Low, H.Y.; Otto, K.H.; Tan, H.; Khoo, X. “Micro-textured Films for Reducing Microbial
Colonization in a Clinical Setting.” Journal of Hospital Infection 2018 Jan;98(1):83-89
8. Blom, J.; Seliga, A.M.; Khoo, X.; Walker, M.L.; Rycroft, N. “Outbreak!: Scenario-based Instruction in
Microbiology.” Proceedings of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE) 2013 34: 5-25
9. Mizrahi, B.*; Khoo, X.*; Chiang, H.H.; Sher, K.J.; Feldman, R.G.; Irusta, S.; Langer, R.; Kohane, D.S. “Long-lasting
antifouling coating from multi-armed polymer.” Langmuir 2013 29: 10087–10094 (*Co-first authors)
10. Khoo, X.*; Simons, E.J.*; Chiang, H.H.; Hickey, J.M.; Sabharwal, V.; Pelton, S.I.; Rosowski, J.J, Langer, R..;
Kohane, D.S. “Formulations for Trans-Tympanic Antibiotic Delivery.” Biomaterials 2013 (*Co-first authors)
11. Khoo, X.; Grinstaff, M.W. “Novel Infection-Resistant Surface Coatings: A Bioengineering Approach.” MRS
Bulletin 2011 36: 357-366 (Invited review)
12. Meyers, S.; Kenan, D.J; Khoo X.; Grinstaff, M.W. “Bioactive Stent Surface Coating That Promotes
Endothelialization while Preventing Platelet Adhesion.” Biomacromolecules 2011 12: 533-539
13. Khoo X., O’Toole G.; Snyder, B.D.; Kenan, D.J.; Grinstaff, M.W. “Staphylococcus aureus resistance on titanium
coated with multivalent PEGylated-peptides.” Biomaterials 2010 31:9285-9292
14. Khoo, X.; Hamilton P.; O’Toole, G.; Snyder, B.D.; Kenan, D.J.; Grinstaff, M.W. “Directed Assembly of PEGylatedPeptide Coatings for Infection-resistant Titanium Metal.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2009 131: 10992–10997
15. Meyers, S.; Khoo X.; Huang, X.; Walsh, E.B.; Grinstaff, M.W.; Kenan, D.J “The development of peptide-based
interfacial biomaterials for generating biological functionality on the surface of bioinert materials.”
Biomaterials 2009 30: 277-286
SELECTED CONFERENCE TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Ang, A.J.Y., Khoo, X., Tan, M.B.W., Tang, J.Z.E, Bello, F. “Developing 3D Printed Temporal Bone Models for
Otological Surgery Training and Simulation.” S3 Conference, 2022 (Poster)
2. Khoo, X. UNAIR Digital Health and Healthcare Technology Workshop, 2022 (Invited Panelist)
3. Khoo X. “Design Thinking for Healthcare Innovation.” UNAIR Public Webinar on Bridging Innovation toward
Health Equity, 2022 (Invited Speaker)
4. Khoo, X. “A Multi-disciplinary Collaborative Learning Model for Medical 3D Printing Innovation.” IUPESM
World Congress, 2022
5. Khoo, X.; Siew, W.J.S. “Re-imagining COVID-19 through Digital Learning and Innovation by Design.” SUTD
Pedagogy Day, 2020
6. Khoo, X. “A Multidisciplinary Healthcare-Centric Undergraduate BME Curriculum to Drive Medical
Innovation.” 11th Asian Pacific Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering (APCBME), Japan 2020
7. Khoo, X. “Healthcare Innovation: The SUTD Way.” 17th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering
(ICBME), Singapore 2019
8. Khoo, X. “Scaling up 21st Century General Education through Technology: Virtual Lab-Simulations in a NonMajor Biology Course.” National Technology Enhanced Learning (NTEL) Conference 2019 (Invited Panelist)
9. Khoo, X.; Grinstaff, M.W. “Interfacial Biomaterials as Novel Coatings for Controlling Surface-Biological
Interactions.” American Coatings Show, Indianapolis, IN 2012 (Invited Speaker)
10. Khoo, X.; Meyers S.M.; O’Toole Jr., G.; Kenan D.J.; Grinstaff, M.W. “Multifunctional Peptide-based Coatings for
the Facile Modification of Device Interfaces.” GML Intercollegiate Symposium, Boston, MA 2009
11. Khoo, X.; Kenan D.J.; Grinstaff, M.W. “Multifunctional Titanium-binding Peptides for Rapid Modification of
Implant surfaces.” 234th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, Boston, MA 2007
12. Khoo, X.; Meyers, S.R.; Kenan, D.J.; Grinstaff, M.W. “In-situ Adsorption of Interfacial Biomaterials for
Mediating Cell-Substrate Interactions.” QCM‐D World Conference, Boston, MA 2006 (Best Poster)
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND HONORS
2021 SUTD Award (Excellence in Teaching), Singapore University of Technology and Design
– Awarded to 1-3 faculty annually in recognition of their excellent teaching performance and
consistent record of dedication to teaching, education and students
2018 SUTD Award (Long Service), Singapore University of Technology and Design
2008 NSF Graduate STEM Fellow in K‐12 Education (GK‐12), Boston University, USA
2006 Best Poster Award, QCM-D World Conference, USA
2002 Inductee, Tau Beta Pi Honors Society