Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
List of Ongoing Research Projects as of November 2012
Principal Investigator |
Project/Sponsor |
Project Period |
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Birgersson, Karl Erik |
Redox-flow Lithium Battery as a New Concept and Implementable Solution for Large Scale Energy Storage: RFLB Modelling and Simulation
National Research Foundation NRF) - Competitive Research Program (CRP) |
Sept 2012 to Aug 2017 |
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Chen Shing Bor |
Nanoconjugate Sensors of Biomolecules
National University of Singapore |
Mar 2012 to Feb 2015 |
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Ching Chi Bun |
Start-Up Grant to promote synthetic biology in NUS, secure external funding, train manpower for emerging industry
National University of Singapore |
Apr 2012 to Mar 2015 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal |
Development of robust high-performance nanofiltration membranes for textile wastewater
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Nov 2012 to Apr 2014 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal |
Membrane development to removal heavy metals
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Feb 2012 to Feb 2014 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal |
The Evaluation And Characterization Of Polyarylethers for Membrane Applications |
Jan 2012 to Dec 2013 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal |
New Membrane Development to Facilitate Solvent Recovery and Pharmaceutical Separation in Pharmaceutical Synthesis |
Dec 2011 to Nov 2014 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal and Lee Jim Yang |
Advanced FO Membranes and Membrane Systems for Wastewater Treatment, Water Reuse and Seawater Desalination: Forward Osmosis membranes for Desalination and Osmotic MBR (OMBR) |
July 2011 to Jun 2016 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal |
Advanced FO Membranes and Membrane Systems for Wastewater Treatment, Water Reuse and Seawater Desalination: Module Designs and Integrated systems for Sustainable Processes |
July 2011 to Jun 2016 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal |
Molecular Engineering Of Membrane Materials Research And Technology For Energy Development: Hydrogen, Natural Gas And Syngas National Research Foundation (NRF) - Competitive Research Program (CRP) |
Feb 2008 to Feb 2013 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal |
Investigation Of Novel Membrane Materials For The Forward Osmosis Process |
Jun 2010 to Jun 2013 |
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Chung Tai-Shung, Neal |
New Biotechnology for Processing Metropolitan Organic Waste into Value-Added Products: Separation of the Produced Bioenergy via Advanced Separation National Research Foundation (NRF) - Competitive Research Program (CRP) |
Jun 2010 to Jun 2015 |
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Feng Si-Shen |
A New Nanocomposite Device of High Performance Magnetic Nanoparticles and Novel Biodegradable Polymeric Films for Combined Local Nanothermotherapy and Chemotherapy |
Aug 2011 to Aug 2014 |
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Gade Pandu Rangaiah |
Potential of Manipulating the dialysate temperature for prevention of intra-dialytic
hypotensive episodes in maintenance hemodialysis patients
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Jul 2012 to Jun 2013 |
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Jiang Jianwen |
Development of Novel Amphiphilic and Nanoporous Materials for Drug Delivery
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Feb 2012 to Jan 2015 |
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Jiang Jianwen |
Molecular Design And Screening Of Zeolite-Like Metal-Organic Frameworks National University of Singapore |
March 2010 to Feb 2013 |
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Kang En-Tang |
Molecularly-Engineered Multifunctional 'Green' Surfaces for Combating Biofouling, Corrosion and Biocorrosion in Marine and Submerged Structures |
Feb 2012 to Jan 2015 |
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Kang En-Tang |
Recovery Of Precious And Heavy Metals From Electronic Waste Via Hydrometallurgical Leaching And Spontaneous Reduction By Electroactive Polymers: An Environmentally-Benign Approach National Environment Agency, ETRP |
March 2010 to Feb 2013 |
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Karimi, Iftekhar Abubakar |
Synthesis Of Economically Attractive Biorefinery Systems |
March 2010 to Feb 2013 |
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Kawi, Sibudjing |
Development Of An Integrated Catalytic Hollow Fiber Membrane Reactor For Co2 Reforming Of Methane To Syngas And Hydrogen Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SERC TSRP |
May 2009 to Nov 2012 |
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Kawi, Sibudjing |
Development Of A Compact, Integrated And Fuel-Efficient Catalytic Membrane Reactor System For Solid Waste (Municipal/Biomass) Processing To Bio-Hydrogen With Co2 Capture National Environment Agency, ETRP |
March 2011 to Feb 2014 |
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Lee Dong-Yup |
In Silico Modeling and Analysis of Virtual Cells for Terpenoid Production |
May 2011 to Dec 2012 |
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Lee Jim Yang |
Redox-flow Lithium Battery as a New Concept and Implementable Solution for Large Scale
Energy Storage: Electrodes and Electrocatalysts for RFLB
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Sept 2012 to Aug 2017 |
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Lee Jim Yang |
Synthesis and Applications of Graphene-like Transition Metal Dichalcogenide /Graphene
Nanocomposites as Next-Generation Li-ion Battery Anode Materials
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Aug 2012 to Aug 2015 |
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Lee Jim Yang |
Synthesis of High-Index Metal Nanocrystals through Controlled Evolution of Shape and
High-Index Facts
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Feb 2012 to Jan 2015 |
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Leong Tai Wei, David |
TiO2 Nanomaterials Cause Endothelial National University of Singapore |
Mar 2012 to Feb 2015 |
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Leong Tai Wei, David |
Enhancing Performance of Biologics Cell Lines with Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressors National University of Singapore |
Nov 2010 to Oct 2013 |
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Li Zhi |
Development of Green and Efficient Biocatalytic Methods for Amine Synthesis via Alcohol Substitution |
Jan 2012 to Oct 2015 |
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Li Zhi |
Enantioselective Biotransformations For Sustainable Pharmaceutical Production: Enzyme Discovery, Engineering, And Synthetic Application GSK-EDB trust Fund |
Jan 2011 to Dec 2014 |
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Li Zhi |
Conversion Of C5 Sugars To D-Lactic Acid And L-Lactic Acid Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) |
Mar 2010 to Feb 2013 |
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Li Zhi |
Green, Clean And Cost Effective Pretreatment Of Lignocellulose Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) |
Mar 2010 to Feb 2013 |
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Li Zhi |
Cascade Biocatalysis For Sustainable Chemical Synthesis: Development Of New Biotransformations And Efficient Biocatalysts Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) |
Aug 2010 to July 2013 |
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Lim Wee Chuan, Eldin |
Development of Green and Efficient Biocatalytic Methods for Amine Synthesis via Alcohol Substitution |
Nov 2011 to April 2013 |
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Liu Bin |
Naked-Eye Detection And Quantification Of Millitary Relevant Chemical And Biological Threats National University of Singapore - Temasek Defence Systems Institute |
March 2010 to Feb 2013 |
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Liu Bin |
Visual Detection Of Military Relevant Biological Targets Using Graphene Oxide And Fluorescent Probes Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), Defence Innovative Research Programme (DIRP) |
Jun 2011 to Jun 2015 |
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Loh Kai Chee and |
Advanced FO Membranes and Membrane Systems for Wastewater Treatment, Water Reuse and Seawater Desalination: Advanced Osmotic MBR |
Feb 2012 to Feb 2014 |
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Loh Kai Chee |
Enhanced And Sustainable Biohydroxylation Reactions For Pharmaceuticals Production GSK-EDB Trust Fund |
Feb 2011 to Jan 2013 |
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Lu Xianmao and |
Advanced FO Membranes and Membrane Systems for Wastewater Treatment, Water Reuse and Seawater Desalination: Superhydrophilic Draw Solutes |
July 2011 to Jun 2016 |
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Lu Xianmao |
Plasmonics with Nano-shaped elements: towards optical nano-antennas and responsive materials |
Apr 2011 to Mar 2013 |
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Lu Xianmao |
Supercritical Fluid Processing For Cigs Solar Cells |
Feb 2011 to Jan 2013 |
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Mark Saeys |
Modeling Atmospheric Chemistry and Stratospheric Pollution
EDB Industrial Postgraduate Program with EADS Singapore Pte Ltd |
Jan 2012 to Jan 2016 |
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Mark Saeys |
Investigation of constrained POlyphosphane ligand effects on challenging C–C and C–O bond formations: a THEOretical and experimental approach (INPOTHEO)
French Embassy in Singapore, Merlion Programme |
Apr 2012 to Mar 2014 |
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Mark Saeys |
Computational Study of Fisher-Tropsch Synthesis on Cobalt Catalyst |
Aug 2011 to July 2015 |
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Neoh Koon Gee |
Antibiotic-nanoparticle combinations to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria |
Mar 2012 to Mar 2014 |
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Neoh Koon Gee |
Nano/Microparticle-based Intravesical Therapy for Bladder cancer Ministry of Health (MOH), National Medical Research Council (NMRC) |
Jun 2011 to Jun 2014 |
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Neoh Koon Gee |
Conducting Polymer Scaffold And Interface For Electrically Stimulated Osteogenesis Ministry of Health (MOH), National Medical Research Council (NMRC) |
June 2010 to June 2013 |
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Neoh Koon Gee |
Surface Modification Of Catheters To Inhibit Infection And Omental Wrapping In Peritoneal Dialysis National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Research Committee |
July 2010 to June 2013 |
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Praveen Linga |
Pre-Combustion Capture Of Carbon Dioxiode Based On Gas Hydrate Formation National University of Singapore |
Aug 2010 to July 2013 |
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Saif Abdul Kadir Khan |
Understanding, testing and enhancing mineralized nanofluid stability |
Sep 2011 to Feb 2013 |
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Saif Abdul Kadir Khan |
Understanding, Screening And Optimizing Single-Step Crystallization And Granulation Of Api By Emulsion-Based Processing - A Combined Microfluidics And Multi-Scale Modeling Approach GSK-EDB Trust Fund |
Jan 2011 to Dec 2014 |
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Srinivasan, MP |
An Environmentally Benign Process for Organic Modification and Preservation of Oxide-Free Silicon Surface |
Feb 2012 to Jan 2015 |
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Tan Beng Hee, Reginald |
Life Cycle Assessment of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes |
Jan 2012 to Oct 2015 |
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Tan Beng Hee, Reginald |
Computational Studies of an integrated Fluidized Bed Mixer-Dryer System for Pre-processing of Feedstock for Co-Gasification Processes |
Oct 2011 to Mar 2013 |
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Tan Beng Hee, Reginald |
Enhancing Bioavailability Through Formulating Amorphous Forms With Porous Biocompatible Excipients GSK-EDB Trust Fund |
Jan 2011 to Dec 2014 |
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Ting Yen Peng |
Sustainable Cities: Bio Urban Mining of Electronic Wastes for Environmental Sustainability |
Feb 2012 to Jan 2015 |
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Tong Yen Wah |
Isolation And Purification Of Heparin Using Molecularly Imprinted Particles Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) |
Mar 2012 to Feb 2014 |
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Tong Yen Wah |
Controlling Stem Cell Differentiation Through Scaffold Design And Systems Biology National University of Singapore |
March 2011 to Feb 2014 |
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Wang Chi-Hwa |
Synergistic Cancer Treatment Using Chitosan-p53 Nanoparticles and Doxorubicin Loaded Double-walled Microspheres |
Nov 2011 to Nov 2013 |
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Wang Chi-Hwa |
Application Of Rna Interference (Rnai) Technology In Novel Controlled Release Gene/Drug Delivery Systems For Synergetic Therapy Of Glioma Ministry of Health (MOH), National Medical Research Council (NMRC) |
Dec 2009 to Dec 2012 |
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Wang Chi-Hwa |
Coal Gastification For Clean Energy Research National University of Singapore, Minerals, Metals & Materials Technology Centre (M3TC) |
Feb 2010 to Jan 2013 |
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Xie Jianping |
Biotemplated Synthesis of Subnanometer-sized Gold Clusters National University of Singapore |
Jan 2010 to Dec 2012 |
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Xie Jianping |
Toward Next-Generation of Silver Antimicrobials : Highly Efficient and Traceable National University of Singapore |
Feb 2011 to Jan 2014 |
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Yan Ning |
Production of Phenols and 5-HMF Derivatives from Woody Biomass via Nanocatalysis National University of Singapore |
Jul 2012 to Jul 2015 |
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Yang Kun-Lin |
New Biotechnology for Processing Metropolitan Organic Waste into Value-Added Products: Detection of the generated products and Func Enzymes by Developing Advanced Measurement Tools National Research Foundation (NRF) - Competitive Research Program (CRP) |
Jun 2010 to Jun 2015 |
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Yung Lin Yue, Lanry |
Rapid Detection of Food Borne Pathogens via Microfluidic Platform Singapore Millennium Foundation (SMF) |
Nov 2012 to Oct 2015 |
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Yung Lin Yue, Lanry |
Cellular Internalization and Intracellular Transport of Nanoparticles National University of Singapore |
Jun 2009 to Nov 2012 |
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Zeng Hua Chun |
Functional Nanoscturtured Materials Synthesis KAUST, Saudi Arabia (ODPRT, NUS) |
Apr 2011 to Mar 2013 |
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Zeng Hua Chun |
Development Of Environmentally Benign, Highly Atom-Efficient Amide Formation Reactions Catalysed By Solid-Supported Metal Nanoparticles GSK-EDB trust Fund |
Jan 2011 to Dec 2012 |
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Zhao Dan |
Amino-Grafted Porous Polymers for CO2 Capture National University of Singapore |
Jul 2012 to Jul 2015 |
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