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Jackie Yi-Ru YING

A*STAR Senior Fellow

+65 6824 7100
jyying@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

A*STAR Senior Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Executive Director, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2003-2018
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 2001-2005

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Princeton University, USA, 1991
M.A. in Chemical Engineering, Princeton University, USA, 1988
B.E. in Chemical Engineering, The Cooper Union, USA, 1987

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Nandanan ERATHODIYIL

Principal Research Scientist

+65 6824 7173
nandanan@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Principal Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Principal Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2009-2018
Senior Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2004-2009
Senior Research Scientist, Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. Ann Arbor, USA, 2003-2004
LBL Post-Doctoral Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US Department of Energy, University of California-Berkeley, USA, 2001-2003
Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Free University of Berlin, Germany, 1999-2000
NIH Visiting Post-Doctoral Fellow, NIDDK, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health & Human Services, Bethesda, USA, 1997-1998

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR), University of Pune (India), 1997
M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, University of Calicut (India), 1991
B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Calicut (India), 1989

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Yanbing ZU

Principal Research Scientist

+65 6824 7190
ybzu@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Principal Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Principal Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2014-2018
Senior Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2008-2014
Research Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong, 2002-2007
Post-doctoral Fellow, MRC-Dunn Human Nutrition Unit, Cambridge, UK, 2001-2002
Post-doctoral Fellow, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, 1998-2000

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Wuhan University, China, 1995
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Wuhan University, China, 1992
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Fudan University, China, 1989

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Enrique BALLEZA DAVILA

Senior Research Scientist

+65 6824 7147
edavila@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Research Associate, Harvard University, USA, 2016-2018

Ph.D. in Physics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2007
M.Sc. in Physics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2004
B.Sc. in Physics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2004

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Xiaojun CHEN

Senior Research Scientist

+65 6824 7168
xjchen@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
R&D Head (Acting), Lite-on Biomedical R&D Centre,Singapore, 2016-2017
R&D Manger, Lite-on Biomedical R&D Centre, Singapore, 2016-2016
Managing Product Engineer, Nitto Denko Asia Technical Centre Pte Ltd, Singapore, 2012-2016

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2003
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, 1997
B.M. in Electrochemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China, 1994

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Hongfang LU

Senior Research Scientist

+65 6824 7117
hflu@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Senior Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2009-2018
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto, Canada, 2003-2008
Senior Research Fellow, Johns Hopkins Singapore, 2001-2003
Lecturer, Shandong University, China, 1992-1997

Ph.D. in Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 2002
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Shandong University, China, 1992
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Shandong University, China, 1989

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Juergen PIPPER

Senior Research Scientist

+65 6824 7166
jpipper@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
CEO, Baldr Biosystems Pte. Ltd., Singapore, 2012-2018
Senior Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, 2010-2012
Senior Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2004-2010

Ph.D., Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Germany, 2000
Diploma, Chemistry, Heidelberg University, Germany, 1996

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Ayman ABDELHAMID

Research Scientist

+65 6824 7137
ayman@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Postdoctoral Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-2019
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2017-2018
Ph.D. Candidate, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2013-2017
Research Assistant, Nile University, Egypt, 2010-2012
R&D Specialist, Medizen Pharmaceutical Ind., Egypt, 2009-2010

Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2017
M.Sc., Nanoscience and Technology, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nile University, 2012
B.Sc., Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, 2009

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Jun Hui SOH

Research Scientist

+65 6824 7193
jhsoh@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2017-2018
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2015-2017
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2010-2011

Ph.D. in Materials, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, 2015
B.Eng. in Bioengineering (1st Class Honours), School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2010

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Susi TAN

Research Scientist

+65 6824 7112
stan@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2014-2018
Ph.D. Candidate, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2009-2014
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2008-2009
Project Officer, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2007-2008

Ph.D., Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, UK, 2013
B. Eng. (Hons) in Materials Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2007

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Yuwei HU

Research Scientist

+65 6824 7180
ywhu@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2018
Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, 2016-2017
Post-doctoral Researcher, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2013-2016

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Jilin University, China, 2013
M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, China, 2010
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, China, 2007

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Adriana MENDOZA GARCIA

Research Scientist

+65 6824 7147
agarcia@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Brown University, USA, 2015-2018

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Brown University, USA, 2015
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela, 2010
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela, 2008

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Kah Chin Jerry TOH

Research Scientist

+65 6824 7138
jtoh@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Postdoctoral Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-2019
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2014-2018
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2013-2014
Ph.D. Candidate, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2008-2013

Ph.D. in Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 2014
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 2008

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Jinhua YANG

Research Scientist

+65 6824 7149
jhyang@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2012-2018
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2009-2012
Engineer, BASF Coatings Co. Ltd, China, 2003-2004

Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 2009
M.Eng. in Molecular Engineering of Biological and Chemical Systems, Singapore MIT Alliance, Singapore, 2005
M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, P.R. China, 2003
B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, P.R. China, 2000

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Wenwen LIU

Research Scientist

+65 6824 7143
Liu_Wenwen@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2020-present
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo, Canada, 2015-2017
Postdoctoral Fellow, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2013-2015

Ph.D. in Material Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, P. R. China, 2013
M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry, Tianjin University, P.R. China, 2010
B.Sc. in Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, P.R. China, 2000

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Kian Ping CHAN

Postdoctoral Fellow

+65 6824 7129
kpchan@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Postdoctoral Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Ph.D. Candidate, Bioprocessing Technology Institute, Singapore, 2014-2018

Ph.D. in Integrative Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 2018
B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 2014

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Chen HU

Postdoctoral Fellow

+65 6824 7126
chu@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Postdoctoral Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, 2017-2019
Research Assistant, National University of Singapore, 2015-2016

Ph.D. in Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 2015
B.Sc. in Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 2010

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Feng CHEN

Postdoctoral Fellow

+65 6824 7125
fchen@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Postdoctoral Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2016-2019
Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, 2014-2016
Research Assistant, National University of Singapore, 2013-2014

Ph.D. in Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 2013
M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry, Peking Union Medical College, Tsinghua University, China, 2008
B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, China, 2005

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Jie SHEN

Postdoctoral Fellow

+65 6824 7258
jshen@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Postdoctoral Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2015-2019

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 2014
B.S. in Chemistry, Sichuan University, China, 2010

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Volodymyr AKIMOV

Research Officer

+65 6824 7220
volodymyra@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Product Engineer, Emage Vision Pte Ltd, Singapore, 2018
Laboratory Manager and Physics Experiments Technical Support, Centre for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore, 2011-2017
Researcher, Software and Hardware Design Engineer, TECS Ltd, Hyundai Motors Automotive R&D Centre, South Korea, 2007-2010

M.Sc., Radio Electronics Engineering, Sevastopol National Technical University (Ukraine), 1996

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Shujun GAO

Research Officer

+65 6824 7212
sjgao@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Research Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Research Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2006-2018
Senior Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2003-2006

Master in Toxicology, Shandong Medical University, China, 1991
Bachelor of Medicine, Shandong Medical University, China, 1984

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Jia Wei LIM

Senior Lab Officer

+65 6824 7230
jwlim@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2020-present
Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-2020
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2017-2018

B.Eng. (Honors) in Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 2017

Siswand MOHD ALI

Senior Lab Officer

+65 6824 7251
siswand@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-2019
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2017-2018
Lab Engineer, SA Geolab, Singapore, 2015-2017

B.Eng. (Hons), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 2014

Jian Liang CHEONG

Senior Lab Officer

+65 6824 7235
jlcheong@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Senior Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2015-2018
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2010-2015

B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 2010

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Muhammad Taufiq JAAFAR

Senior Lab Officer

+65 6824 7246
taufiq@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2020-present
Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-2020
Research Assistant, National University of Singapore, 2016-2017

Bachelor (Hons), Life Science, National University of Singapore, 2016

Daniel LEE

Senior Lab Officer

+65 6824 7214
dlee@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Senior Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2012-2018
Patent Associate, Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd, Singapore, 2010-2012
Senior Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2006-2010
Customer Service Manager, ST Assembly and Test Services Ltd, 2002-2004

M.Sc. in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Engineering, Nanyang Technological University and Ecole Superieure d'Ingenieurs en Electronique et Electrotechnique (ESIEE), Paris, 2006
Post-grad Dip. in Business Admin, National University of Singapore, 1996
B.Sc. in Physics, National University of Singapore, 1989

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Gladys LEE

Senior Lab Officer

+65 6824 7247
glee@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2020-present
Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-2020
Medical Technologist, ICON Clinical Research Pte Ltd, Singapore, 2016-2018
Medical Technologist, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, 2014-2016

B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (Hons), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), 2014

Muhammad Nadjad ABDUL RAHIM

Ph.D. Candidate

+65 6824 7253
nadjad@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Ph.D. Candidate, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2020
Ph.D. Candidate, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2016-2018
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2014-2015

B.Sc. (Hons.), Life Sciences (with specialisation in Biomedical Science), National University of Singapore, 2014

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Muhammad Nadjad ABDUL RAHIM

Ph.D. Candidate

+65 6824 7253
nadjad@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Ph.D. Candidate, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2020
Ph.D. Candidate, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2016-2018
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2014-2015

B.Sc. (Hons.), Life Sciences (with specialisation in Biomedical Science), National University of Singapore, 2014

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Daniele ZINK

Team Leader and Principal Research Scientist

+65 6824 7107
dzink@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Team Leader and Principal Research Scientist, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Team Leader and Principal Research Scientist, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2007-2019
Junior Group Leader, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany, 2001-2007
Research Assistant Professor, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany,
1996-2001
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1995-1996

Habilitation in Cell Biology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany, 2001
Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.), University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1995
Diploma in Biology, University of Bielefeld, Germany, 1991

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Linna LYU

Postdoctoral Fellow

+65 6824 7128
llyu@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Postdoctoral Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2018-present
Research Associate, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2017-2018

Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2018
M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nankai University, China, 2013
B.Sc. in Biotechnology, Xinxiang Medical University, China, 2010

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Riga TAWO

Postdoctoral Fellow

+65 6824 7124
rtawo@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Postdoctoral Fellow, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Life Science Manager, ATV-Cologne, Germany, 2018
Postdoctoral Fellow & Head of Laboratory, Institute for Cell Biology, Rheinische-
Friedrich-Wilhelms University of Bonn, Germany, 2016-2017
Head of Laboratory, Institute for Cell Biology, Rheinische-Friedrich-Wilhelms-
University of Bonn, Germany, 2012-2017

Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Institute for Cell Biology, University of Bonn, Germany, 2016
Diploma in Developmental Biology & Genetics, LIMES (Life & Medical Sciences Institute), University of Bonn, Germany, 2008

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Jacqueline CHUAH

Senior Lab Officer

+65 6824 7224
jchuah@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Senior Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2020-present
Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-2020
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2013-2019

B.Sc. (Hons) in Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 2013

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Javen HENG

Lab Officer

+65 6824 7226
jheng@nbl.a-star.edu.sg

Lab Officer, NanoBio Lab, Singapore, 2019-present
Lab Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, 2018-2019

B.Sc., Biotechnology, Northumbria University, 2017

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