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
Long Service Award 2024
Congratulations to the following ChBE staff for receiving the Long Service Award 2024: Mr Abdul Rashid B Seman – Certificate of Accomplishment in appreciation of 40 years of service Khoh Leng Khim – Certificate of Accomplishment in appreciation of 25 years of service Low Wang Chang – Certificate of Accomplishment in appreciation of 5 years
Dr Suraj Vasudevan Awarded Honour Roll for Annual Teaching Awards
Congratulations to Dr Suraj Vasudevan for being placed on the honour roll at this year’s NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Awards
Prof Liu Bin Awarded the Prestigious President’s Science Award (PSA) for 2024
Congratulations to Prof Liu Bin (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) on being awarded the prestigious President’s Science Award (PSA) for 2024. The award – the nation’s highest scientific honour – recognises her breakthrough research on how organic semiconductors emit light. Her discovery sheds light – literally! – on a long-standing scientific puzzle and has the potential
Prof Chen Xiaoyuan Honoured with Prestigious SNAS Fellowship
Congratulations! Prof Chen has been elected as SNAS Fellow for his contributions to the fields of molecular imaging and nanomedicine. Read more about Prof Chen’s achievement here: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/news-detail/cde-researchers-honoured-with-prestigious-snas-fellowships/
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award AY23/24
Congratulations to the recipients of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for AY 23/24: M Fahed Aziz Qureshi, Tan Heng Yih, Hu Yukun, Wang Yiying and Chen Mingcan.
Promotion of Associate Professor Satyen Gautam
Congratulations Associate Professor Satyen Gautam on your promotion to associate professor.
Asst Prof Hou Yi presented with IUMRS-ICEM 2024 Young Scientist Award
Assistant Professor Hou Yi was presented with the Young Scientist Award at the International Union of Materials Research Societies’ 18th International Conference on Electronic Materials 2024 (IUMRS-ICEM 2024). The Young Scientist Awards acknowledges and encourages young scientists who have significantly contributed to materials research. His dedication and exceptional contributions have distinguished him as an outstanding
New technique slashes costs of CO2 conversion
Asst Prof Lum Yanwei and his team developed a new technique to slash costs of CO2 conversion. Highlighting the potential savings of using their new technique, Asst Prof Lum said: “The cost of purifying CO2 can amount to about USD 70 to 100 per ton, which can constitute about 30 per cent of the costs
Assistant Professor Wang Lei Appointed as NUS Presidential Young Professorship
Congratulations Assistant Professor on your appointment as NUS Presidential Young Professorship.