It is deeply satisfying to prove that it is possible to do something and create value within the constraints of the system, because possibilities and opportunities are just round the corner if we are willing to engage them.
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Prof LOH Kian Ping
PhD (University of Oxford); BSc (Hons) (NUS)
Department of Chemistry
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- Surface science of carbon at the atomic domains
- Two-dimensional thin films (graphene, topological insulators and metal oxides)
- Optical and plasmonic properties of graphene
- Catalysis using graphene oxide and nanodiamond
- Bioapplications of graphene and nanodiamond
- Industrial scaling and applications of graphene composites
- Pioneered a controllable pathway to generate geometrically well-defined graphene quantum dots and strained graphene nanostructure, boosting graphene’s promise as a next-generation semiconductor
- Invented an ultra-slim broadband polariser that uses graphene to convert light into polarised light, a breakthrough that can broaden the bandwidth of prevailing optical fibre-based telecommunication systems
- Developed a unique fluorescent dye that attaches in a parallel fashion to graphene oxide, leading to the formation of a complex with potential for new applications in biological sensing and optical safety
- Pioneered the synthesis of arsenic sulphide nanocrystals from its bulk mineral that possess anti-cancer properties
- Adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to problems, encompassing the principles and techniques of surface science, chemistry, physics and materials science
- Contributed about 240 papers in leading international journals with over 3,600 citations received and a Hirsch Index of 33, signifying high scientific productivity and impact
- Published four papers in two years in Nature series journals
- Visiting Professor and Honorary Director, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, and funded by the World Class Professorship Programme
- Serves on the editorial boards of leading international journals such as the Elsevier journal Diamond and Related Materials, Current Nanoscience and Advanced Functional Material
- Regularly invited to deliver lectures, keynote talks and plenary lectures at international conferences
- Research Horizons Award, Singapore Millennium Foundation (2010)
- Dean’s Chair Professor, Faculty of Science (2010)
- Outstanding Chemist Award, Department of Chemistry (2009)
- Young Scientist Award, Faculty of Science (2009)
- Young Researcher Award, NUS (2008)
- Inaugural grant award, Competitive Research Programme, Singapore’s National Research Foundation (2007)
" Besides publishing high impact papers, I should consider how to translate the research into a compelling value proposition for the commercial world. "