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The Future IMRE Technologies Webinar

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Dr Wang Chen-Gang, IMRE, A*STAR

Architectural Macromolecules

Abstract
IMRE's Architectural Macromolecules group focuses on exploring the design, synthesis, and development of novel polymeric materials to solve practical problems our society faced. We use organic and polymer chemistry to create, control and examine architectural macromolecules with tailored molecular weights, morphologies, and functions. In this talk, Dr. Wang Chen-Gang will present a newly developed precipitation-driven reaction for macromolecule coupling. He will also introduce an upcycling process that converts plastic waste mixtures into high-performance vitrimers, which improves the material's circularity and recyclability. Lastly, Dr. Wang will share IMRE's future research plans on biomass valorization and functional polymers.

Biography
Dr. Chen-Gang Wang obtained his B. Eng and M. Sc. at National Taiwan University and his Ph.D. in organic and polymeric materials from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. He is currently a scientist at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE). Before joining IMRE, he served as a researcher in industry and a senior research fellow at Nanyang Technological University. His research expertise lies in polymer science and materials. His current research interests include developing biomass-based polymers and polymerization methods, designing and synthesizing degradable/decomposable polymers, and creating structurally complex polymer materials for advanced applications. He is the recipient of the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry - Prof Lee Soo Ying Early Career Research Award in 2019.

Dr Ivan Tan, IMRE, A*STAR

Platform Group

Abstract
The Platform group enables scientists with different expertise to collaborate effectively, particularly in the healthcare and Medtech industry applications. In this talk, Dr. Ivan Tan will discuss the trials and studies that the Platform group has conducted in public spaces to combat COVID-19 virus transmissions. Dr. Tan will be sharing the study of the flight trajectory of droplets and aerosol particles and delve into how droplets spread under different environmental conditions. He will also present an ioniser plant trial and the efficacies of various mitigation measures developed in-house at IMRE.

Biography
Dr. Ivan Tan obtained his B.Eng. (1st Class Honours) of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He received his Ph.D. (Materials Science and Engineering) at Nanyang Technological University. Dr. Tan is currently the Head of Soft Materials Department at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) and an Associate Faculty in the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). He also sits on the Industry Advisory Panel at the PSB Academy. He has developed advanced functional materials from various thick film coatings processes such as silkscreen printing, thermal spray, tape casting, and inkjet printing commonly used in aerospace, marine offshore, and biomedical industry applications.