Chairman's Office

Message from ASTAR Chairman, Lim Chuan Poh

A*STAR Chairman, Mr Lim Chuan Poh

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has a mission to drive and sustain world-class scientific research that will be meaningful and impactful for Singapore.

Here at A*STAR, we have cultivated an international and diverse community of scientists with a passion and purpose to uphold the highest standards of scientific research in their various areas of expertise. By providing robust research and commercialisation infrastructures, we enable the knowledge created by our scientists to be exploited to expand existing industries and create new ones. We also take pride in our scholarship and training programmes dedicated to nurturing future generations of scientists and scientific leaders.

A*STAR's activities are centred in Biopolis and Fusionopolis, Singapore's twin research hubs of biomedical, physical science and engineering research. This provides unique opportunities for scientists to interact and develop collaborations across institutes, organisations and other communities of researchers. Our spectrum of capabilities in the biomedical, physical and engineering sciences, all in one compact location, also allows us to conduct truly groundbreaking interdisciplinary research. Together, we strive to break down boundaries to open up more space for knowledge creation and innovation to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

We invite you to explore Biopolis, Fusionopolis and our exciting research programmes that will play a crucial role in the creation of a knowledge-based, innovation-driven Singapore.

Lim Chuan Poh

Speeches and Interviews

New Year Message

2012 New Year Message from A*STAR Chairman, Mr Lim Chuan Poh

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A*STAR-GE MOU Signing Ceremony

Launch of A*STAR's Commemorative Publication

Video and Photo Gallery

On Passion and Purpose Driving Research Excellence

Mr Lim speaks on the important prerequistes for advancing science.

Biography

Mr Lim Chuan Poh was appointed Chairman, A*STAR, with effect from 1 April 2007 to lead A*STAR in conducting world-class scientific research and developing human capital for a vibrant knowledge-based, innovation-driven Singapore.

Appointed as Deputy Chairman, A*STAR, in November 2006, Mr Lim Chuan Poh has been a board member of A*STAR’s Biomedical Research Council since...

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Last Updated on 26 January 2012