Teaching Awards:
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (1992, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003)
Faculty Honour Roll (2004-2005)
Distinguished Teaching Award, Faculty of Science, NUS (1999)
NUS Excellent Teacher (2001/02, 2002/03)
NUS Teaching Excellence Award (1999)
PhD students trained:
Name
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Years of study
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Thesis title
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Dr Pan Jisheng
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1994-98
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Surface modification of Si, GaAs and InP by 1-10 keV Ar+ and N2+ ion bombardment
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Dr Li Kun
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1994-98
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Surface and interface investigation of InSb, GaSb, CdTe, InGaN and GaN epitaxial semiconductor thin films
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Dr Jie Yiaxiong
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1998-02
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Optical properties of surface oxidized Ge nanocrystals: Role of size and surface effects
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Dr Zhang Keran
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1998-02
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Synthesis and applications of transparent conducting thin films
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Dr Li Yungui
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1998-02
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Studies on clean and nitrided GaAs(001) and synthesis of carbon nitride films
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Dr Zheng Jincheng
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1999-02
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Ab initio DFT studies of semiconductor interfaces
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Dr Tay Soon Thiam
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1999-03
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An investigation of the properties of (SBT and SBNT) ferroelectric thin films
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Dr Ng Chee Mang
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1999-02
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Ultra shallow secondary ion mass spectrometric studies on semiconductors
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Dr Alfred Chong Yung Fu
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2000-04
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Fabrication of ultra-shallow junctions and advanced gate stacks for ULSI technologies using laser thermal processing
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Dr Sun Yiyang
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2001-05
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Multilayer relaxations on high-miller-index metal surfaces
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Dr Yeo Kwee Liang Martin
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2002-05
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High resolution backside SIMS depth profiling
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Dr Chen Wei
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2001-04
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Scanning tunneling microscopy study of nanostructures on the 6H-SiC(0001) surface
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Dr Md. Abdul Kader Zilani
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2002-06
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STM studies of reactive metal cluster formation on Si(111)-(7x7)
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Dr Liu Rong
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2001-06
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High depth resolution profiling for magnetic-sector secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)
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Dr Tan Sian Khong
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2002-07
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Ion beam induced surface modification : Surface oxidation and nanostructure formation
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Dr Ab Razak Chanbasha
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2002-07
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Ultra shallow secondary ion mass spectrometry depth profiling
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Dr Chung Hongjing
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2003-08
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AFM nanolithography
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Dr Ah Qune Lloyd Foong Nien
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2002-09
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SPM and synchrotron studies of self-assembled monolayers
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Dr Cheng Ao
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2004-09
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Study of HCRSV as nano-materials and structural study of dsRNA recognition by influenza virus A NS 1
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Dr Zheng Yi
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2004-09
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BEEM studies of metal-organic interfaces
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Dr Qi Dongchen
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2004-09
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Organic molecules on diamond (001): a synchrotron study
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Dr You Guofeng
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2002-10
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Study of tungsten nanowires grown by field emisson induced method
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Dr Leonard Lim
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2002-10
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Effect of Temperature and Trace Water on Surface Forces studied by Liquid Atomic Force Microscopy
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Dr Huang Yuli
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2007-10
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Two-dimensional molecular self-assemblies on surfaces studied by low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy
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Dr Chen Shi
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2006-11
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Nanomesh on SiC Surface: Structure, Reactions and Template Effects
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Dr Chu Xinjun
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2007-11
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STM investigations of self-assembled bismuth nanostructures and ultra-fine gold nanparticles.
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Dr Wang Yuzhan
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2007-12
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Towards organic spintronics: Tuning the carrier injection barrier at the organic/ferromagnet interface
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Dr Xie Lanfei
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2007-12
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Investigation of Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Pristine and Functionalized Graphene
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Dr Ram Sevak Singh
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2008-13
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Epitaxial graphene: Synthesis, characterization and devices
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Dr Wong Swee Liang
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2009-13
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Molecular Modification of Graphene
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Dr Lakhaphat Lin Aigu
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2009-14
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Towards carbon-based spintronics devices
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Dr Du Yuanmin
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2009-14
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Resistive switching in TiO2 films
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Dr Sharon Chang
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2010-14
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Graphene Modified Indium Tin Oxide Electrodes for Organic Solar Cells
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Dr Yap Tiong Leh (Johnny)
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2010-14
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Atomic Scale Interconnects on Hydrogen passivated Si(100)
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Dr Pham Kien Cuong
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2012-16
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Nano-Structured Carbon Materials for Energy Generation and Storage
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Masters students trained:
Name
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Years of study
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Thesis title
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Mr Low Heng Siong Melvin
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1993-96
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Secondary ions emission from Si(100)
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Ms Luo Lan
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1995-98
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Growth of the transition metal silicides films form single source precursors by MOCVD
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Ms Lim Shuang Fang
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1996-99
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Synthesis and characterization of RF-PECVD carbon nitride thin films
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Ms Lin Ting
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1997-01
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Growth studies of crystalline CVD diamond films
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Mr Jiang Xiao Hong
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1997-00
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Synthesis and characterization of ferroelectric SrBi2Ta2O9 thin film using pulsed laser ablation
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Mr Tan Kian Chuan
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1998-00
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Low energy electron diffraction studies (LEED) of CU(210)-O system
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Mr Yao Haibiao
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1998-01
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Corrosion behavior of melt-spun MG-TM, MG-RE and MG-TM-RE ribbons studies by XPS and electrochemical techniques
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Mr Liu Rong
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1999-01
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Magnetic-sector SIMS depth profiling of Si/SiGe heterostructures
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Ms Ho Ghim Wei
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1999-01
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Catalytic growth of well-aligned carbon nanotubes
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Mr Liu Hongpeng
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1999-03
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Study on magnetooptical kerr effect of RF-sputtered FexSi100-x granular thin films
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Ms Wang Huiqiong
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1999-01
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Study on oxygenated - Diamond (100) surface : Combination of UHV experiments and density functional theory
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Mr Ong Wei Jie
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2000-02
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STM investigation of the morphology and atomic structure of 6H-SiC(0001) surface
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Mr Lau Gih Seng
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2000-02
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SIMS depth profiling of group IV semiconductors
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Mr Lim Poh Chong
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2000-02
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Investigation of tunnelling physics for tunnelling devices
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Ms Tok Kwee Lee
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2001-05
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Physical characterization of HfO2 & HfO2-Al2O3 alloy thin films
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Mr Siddharth Joshi
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2001-05
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SPR, AFM, XPS study of nanopatterns formed by adsorption of small molecules and block copolymer on gold
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Mr Gohel Amarsinh
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2003-04
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Optical limitng and field emission studies of carbon nanotubes
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Ms Yong Zhihua
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2005-08
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The structural and magnetization studies of Transition Metal-doped ZnO thin films
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Mr Yong Chaw Keong
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2009-10
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Electronic Structure of Organic Semiconductor Multi-Heterojunctions
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Supervised >20 honours project students and many undergraduate and JC/secondary project students. Trainer for International Physics Olympiad, have given numerous lectures for various schools and undergraduate special programmes, and judged school science fairs and quizzes.
Public Service Committees:
Member, MITA Advisory Panel for Publications (1993-2004)
Member, SNAS Young Scientist Award Selection Board (1999, 2004, 2011)
Member, Rhodes Scholarship Selection Board (1999-2005)
Member, President's Scholarships Selection Board (1999)
Member, A*STAR Nanoscience Initiative Panel (2001-2004)
Member, Expert Panel, Academic Research Fund Committee (ARC), MOE (2002-2003)
Member, National Science Talent Search Award Committee (2000-02)
Member, A*STAR National Science Scholarships Selection Committee, and Mentor (2002-2005)
Member, MOE Academic Research Committee, ARC (2003)
Member, MOE JC Physics Curriculum Review Committee (2003)
Member, SERC Review Panel for Public Sector R&D Projects (2004-2005)
Technical Advisor, Technology Scan Panel on Exploiting Nanotechnologies, A*STAR (2004)
Committee Member, National Science and Technology Awards (NSTA) (2004-5)
Review Panel Member, TSRP initiative on Polymer and Molecular Electronics and Devices, A*STAR (2004)
Member, Advisory Committee on Nanotechnology, Singapore Science Centre (2005-6)
Member, SAFRA Education Committee (2006-2010)
Member, A*STAR SNFC User Committee (2006-)
Member, Board of Governors, NUS High School (2007-)
Member, Management Board, Temasek Laboratories NUS (2007-14)
Member, Science Centre Singapore Board (2007-14)
Singapore Accreditation Council SAC-SINGLAS Technical Assessor/Expert (2008-10)
Chairman, ‘The National Science Challenge’ Steering Committee (2010-14); Steering Committee (2007-14)
Member, NRF Fellowship Local Evaluation Panel (2010, 2011)
Member, Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) Audit Committees for the Research Institutes (RI), A*STAR (2011-3)
Member, A*STAR Joint Council Office Project Grant Review Panel (JCO PGRP) (2011-)
Member, SERC RI Promotion Panel for FY11
Member, Singapore Challenge Committee, Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS), National Research Foundation 2013
Member, Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship Selection Committee (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Member, President’s Science Awards Selection Committee (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Chair, SNAS Young Scientist Award YSA (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Member, MOE Steering Committee for the review of A-level Science curriculum (2013)
Chair, A*STAR RIE2020 Planning Talent Action Group (2014)
Member, A*STAR Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC)’s Pharos Review Panel 2015
Chair, A*STAR judging panel for Top 50 Innovations Exhibition, 2015.
University Committees:
Chairman, Faculty Tenure and Promotion Committee, FPTC (2003-2005)
Chairman, Faculty Teaching Excellence Committee, FTEC (2003-6)
Chairman, Faculty Games Committee (2003-6)
Member, NUS Research Report Task Force (2001-3)
Member, Faculty Research Committee, FRC (2002-3)
Member, University Research Committee, URC (2004, 2006)
Member, NUS High School Curriculum Committee (2003-2004)
Member, Search Committee for Hall Masters, University Town (2007)
Member, Management Board, Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS), NUS (2007-14)
Member, Management Board, Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI), NUS (2008-14)
Member, Search Committee for USP Director (2008-9)
Chair, Academic Advisory Board, NUS Extension (2008-12)
Member, Management Board, Risk Management Institute (RMI), NUS (2008-14)
Member, Management Board, Life Sciences Institute (NUS-LSI) (2008-14)
Chairman, Singapore Synchrotron Light Source User Committee (2010-)
Member, Management Board of the Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing (CRISP) (2012-2013)
Member, Governing Board, Life Sciences Institute NUS (2013-14)
Chair, International Strategy Review Committee (2014)
Chair, UGR-Faculties Committee (2014-)
National Day Awards/National Service/Miscellaneous:
National Day Award 2014, Public Administration Medal (Silver)
National Day Award 2009, The Commendation Medal (Military)
Lieutenant Colonel (retired 2012), Singapore Armed Forces (artillery officer):
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Formation NSman of the Year (1997)
Finalist, TOYP Award 2000
Cambridge Full Blues (1983, 1984), Half Blue (1982), Swimming
Combined Schools Colours (ACJC Swimming, 1980)
Research Grants as PI/co-PI:
RP910686
Start & end date: 01-01-92 to 31-12-94
Title of Project: Surface adsorption studies on semiconductor/metal single crystals
Funding: $187,000 (ARF)
RP970624/R-144-000-008-112
Start & end date: 07/97 to 07/01
Title of Project: In-situ studies of plasma modification and preconditioning of surfaces
Funding: $192,900 (ARF)
RP3982727/ R-144-000-022-112
Start & end date: 2-12-98 to 2-12-02
Title of Project: An investigation of quantum nanostructure formation using atomic scale templates
Funding: $472,325 (ARF,)
R-144-000-053-107/R-144-000-053-303
Start & end date: 3-1-00 to 31-8-03
Title of Project: Application of synchrotron radiation techniques to the investigation of surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures
Funding: $3.5M (ARF,NSTB,ORE)
R-398-000-001-112
Start & end date: 28/04/02 to 27/04/04
Title of Project: Surface nanostructure formation by particle beams
Funding: $289,000 (NUSNNI)
R-144-000-106-305
Start & end date: 21/12/03 to 20/06/07
Title of Project: Synchrotron radiation and scanning probe microscopy studies of molecular, magnetic and dielectric ultrathin film
Funding: $1,200,400 (SERC)
R-144-000-107-112
Start & end date: 01/01/04 to 31/12/07
Title of Project: Nanopatterning by adsorbate-induced surface reconstruction
Funding: $889,316 (ARF)
R-398-000-036-305
Start & end date: 01/12/05 to 30/11/08
Title of Project: Single Molecule Investigations For Molecular Electronics
Funding: S$695,532.00 (SERC)
R-144-000-181-112
Start & end date: 01/08/06 to 31/07/08
Title of Project: Investigations of biomolecule-substrate interfaces using synchrotron-radiation spectroscopy
Funding: S$$140,131 (FRC)
R-144-000-187-123 (75% from R-014-000-026-123) and R-144-000-187-101 (25% from C-144-000-230-411)
Start & end date: 01/04/06 to 31/03/08
Title: Formation of nanodots on metal oxide nanomesh for molecular electronic device applications
Total Project Value: $75,000 for 2 years (FY2006-$37,500 & FY2007-S37,500)
R-144-000-163-305 (A*STAR SERC 052 117 0030)
Start & end date: 01/02/06 to 31/01/09 (co-PI, PMED TSRP)
Title: Inkjet printed device and integrated plastic circuits: Electron spectroscopy
Total Project Value: $115,040
R-144-000-180-305 (A*STAR SERC 052 117 0029)
Start & end date: 01/02/06 to 31/01/09 (co-PI, PMED TSRP)
Title: Molecular and Material Engineering Approaches to Organic and Polymer Electronics Devices
Total Project Value: $129,000
R-398-000-052-112 (T208B1109)
Start & end date: 01/11/08 to 31/10/11
Title: Toward organic spintronics
Total Project Value: $598,020 (MOE ARF)
R-143-000-360-281
Start & end date: 01/2008 to 12/2012
Title: Graphene Related Devices and Materials (Co-PI)
Total Project Value: S$10M (NRF CRP)
R-143-000-360-281 (co-PI)
Start & end date: 03/03/08 to 02/03/13
Title: Graphene Related Materials and Devices
Total Project Value: $10M (NRF-CRP)
R-144-000-295-281 (co-PI)
Start & end date: 2011 to 2016
Title: Novel 2D Materials with Tailored Properties: Beyond Graphene
Total Project Value: $8,427,083 exclusive of indirect cost of S$1,380,625 (NRF-CRP6-2010-05)
R-144-*** (co-PI)
Start & end date: 01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2017
Title: Control of exotic quantum phenomena at strategic interfaces and surfaces for novel functionality by in-situ synchrotron radiation
Total Project Value: S$9,571,808 (Direct cost: S$8,432,858, Overhead: S$759,300, IP & Commercialization cost: S$379,650) (NRF-CRP8-2011-06)
R-144-000-321-112 (AcRF Tier 1)
Start & end date: 01 Oct 2013 - 30 Sept 2016
Title: Two-Dimensional Hybrid Nanomaterials and Their Applications
Total project value: $179,737.66
R-144-000-359-305 (A*STAR Pharos)
Start & end date: 01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2020
Title: Large area growth of atomically thin 2D semiconductors (CVD/PVD)
Total project value: $687,500 (IRC: $96,700)
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