Lina recently received her Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture, following various independent and program-based research experiences. Her research interests include spatial degradation and transformation, as well as the influence of policy on urban spaces. Her current project focuses on the perspectives of mould and mildew in Singapore– the clean Garden City– exploring the aesthetic effects of mould presence from the landscape-scale to detail-scales.

Tara is a Year 3 Environmental Studies (BES) major, with a minor in Aquatic Ecology. She began her experience in research through an Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Enviromental Studies (UROPES) project. This interdisciplinary research project focused on geomorphology, reef ecology, and climate science to examine coral reef island formation in the context of global environmental change. With an interest in coastal- and marine-related issues, Tara hopes to continue building her understanding of these complex environmental challenges during her time in BES.

Sruthi is a final-year Life Sciences undergraduate pursuing a minor in Psychology. Passionate about microbiology and infectious diseases, she has delved into virology and vaccinology in her UROPS through her investigation of the structure of a mosquito salivary protein – a novel approach to formulating a vaccine to combat the dengue epidemic. Sruthi is also a budding science communicator, eager to draw on her experience from the NUS Young Educators in Science to make complex topics like antibody dependent enhancement engaging and accessible to her peers.

Ziv is a fourth-year Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student at NUS College. He recently received the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize (Group) and attained the Merit Award at the 2024/25 LKYSPP Case Writing Competition. He is passionate about interdisciplinary research and policy innovation, with a growing interest in political communication and civic engagement.

Hanisah holds a Bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Film and went on to pursue a Master's in Communications. Her thesis was a cross-cultural study comparing how audiences in the United States and the United Kingdom perceive sexual harassment in film, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Hanisah currently works in the Office of the Provost, where she manages two portfolios: the Visitor Centre and the Research Experience Programme. She believes that we are all naturally curious, and through research, students can explore topics that matter to them. When one engages with something they truly care about, research becomes a deeply fulfilling experience.