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Aberrant DNA-binding dynamics of cancer-linked chromatin remodelers revealed by single-molecule imaging

A research team led by Assistant Professor Ziqing Winston ZHAO from the Department of Chemistry and the Centre for BioImaging…

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Light broaden the scope of alkene synthesis

Associate Professor WU Jie and his research group from the Department of Chemistry at NUS, together with Professor ZHAO Yu,…

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Asymmetric catalysis with DNA hybrid catalysts

A research team led by Assistant Professor ZHU Ru-Yi, from the Department of Chemistry at NUS has developed a method…

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Affordable iron catalysts offer a sustainable route to prized Z-alkenes

A research team led by Associate Professor KOH Ming Joo, from the Department of Chemistry at NUS has developed a…

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Breaking new ground for computing technologies with electron-hole crystals

The team led by Associate Professor LU Jiong from the NUS Department of Chemistry and Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials…

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Welcome to Assistant Professor Park Somin

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Assistant Professor Park Somin who has joined the Department under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship…

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Welcome to Assistant Professor Ou Pengfei

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Assistant Professor Ou Pengfei who has joined the Department under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship…

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The 2024 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award

Congratulations to Associate Professor KOH Ming Joo for winning the 2024 Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science Award for Creative Work. The…

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The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Centenary Prize 2024

Congratulations to Professor LIU Xiaogang. He has been honored with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Centenary Prize for his outstanding…

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SNIC-AsCA2019 Singapore Award (Distinguished Woman Chemist Award 2024)

Congratulations to Associate Professor Chi Chunyan for winning the SNIC-AsCA2019 Singapore Award (Distinguished Woman Chemist Award 2024) for the synthesis…

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American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows

Congratulations to Professor Liu Xiaogang for being elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of…

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Novartis Early Career Award in Chemistry 2023

Congratulations to Associate Professor Koh Ming Joo, the 2023 recipient of the Novartis Early Career Award in Chemistry. This is…

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Welcome to Assistant Professor Wei Jiangbo

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Assistant Professor Wei Jiangbo who has joined the Department under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship…

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor Koh Ming Joo

Assistant Professor Koh Ming Joo has been awarded Young Researcher Award 2023 by the National University of Singapore for his…

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Congratulations to Emeritus Professor J. J. Vittal

Congratulations to Emeritus Professor J. J. Vittal for being conferred the prestigious Elsevier Lectureship award 2023 for his impactful work…

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The 55th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2023)

The 55th International Chemistry Olympiad was held recently in Zurich, Switzerland. The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Let’s Find Solutions…

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor Koh Ming Joo

Assistant Professor Koh Ming Joo from NUS Chemistry recently was named to he Asian Scientist 100 (2023). He was recognized…

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Welcome to Assistant Professor Xi Yumeng

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Assistant Professor Xi Yumeng who has joined the Department under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship…

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Welcome to Assistant Professor Qiu Yunyan

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Assistant Professor Qiu Yunyan who has joined the Department under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship…

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SNAS Fellowship 2022

Congratulations to Professor Lu Yixin and Professor Liu Xiaogang who have been awarded fellowships by the Singapore National Academy of…

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Young Researcher Award 2022

Congratulations to Associate Professor Lu Jiong as one of the NUS Young Researcher Award 2022 recipients.  Associate Professor Lu is…

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European Academy of Sciences Fellowship

Congratulations to Professor Donglin Jiang who has been elected as a fellow of the prestigious European Academy of Sciences (EurASc).  …

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54th International Chemistry Olympiad

Congratulations to the Singapore Chemistry Olympiad team, led by Dr Zhang Sheng and Dr Tan Wee Boon, for winning two Gold…

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C&EN Talented 12 recognition

Congratulations to Assistant Professor KOH Ming Joo, who was recently named to the Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)’s Talented 12 list…

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Honorary Fellowship Award 2022

Congratulations to Associate Professor Lai Yee Hing, Department of Chemistry, who is awarded the Honorary Fellowship in July 2022. The Honorary…

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NUS Chemistry is the 8th in the world

According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022, NUS Chemistry remains in the top 10 chemistry programmes globally…

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NUS Young Researcher Award 2021

Congratulations to Associate Professor Wu Jie for being awarded the Young Researcher Award 2021. His research group invented “stop-flow micro-tubing” reactors and…

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The Thieme Journal Award 2022

Congratulations to President’s Assistant Professor Koh Ming Joo for being awarded the Thieme Chemistry Journals Award 2022. Read the full story.

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World’s most highly cited researchers

Six NUS Chemistry academics i.e. Professor Guillermo C. Bazan, Professor Chen Wei, Associate Professor Goki Eda, Professor Jiang Donglin, Professor…

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Congratulations to President’s Assistant Professor Koh Ming Joo

He was one of the visionaries in the MIT Technology Review, Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific 2021. “Despite considerable advances…

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Welcome to Assistant Professor Zhu Ru-Yi

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Assistant Professor Zhu Ru-Yi who has joined the Department under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship…

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Faculty Young Scientist Award (2020)

Congratulations to Associate Professor Wu Jie for winning the Faculty Young Scientist Award (2020). Associate Professor Wu’s research group seeks…

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The 53rd International Chemistry Olympiad

Congratulation to the Singapore team, led by Dr Tan Wee Boon and Dr Hoang Truong Giang from Department of Chemistry…

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Congratulations to Professor Lee Hian Kee and Professor J.J. Vittal

Congratulations to Professor LEE Hian Kee and Professor Jagadese J. VITTAL who were awarded the Emeritus Professorship in July 2021. The…

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Congratulations to Professor Guillermo Bazan and Associate Professor Yeo Boon Siang, Jason

Congratulations to Professor Guillermo C. Bazan and Associate Professor Yeo Boon Siang, Jason who are awarded the Provost’s Chair and…

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NUS Chemistry is the top in Asia and the 7th in the world

According to the 11th QS World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject 2021, NUS Chemistry remains in the top 10 chemistry…

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The Life Fellow of the Indian Chemical Society

Congratulations to Prof Jagadese Vittal on being conferred the Life Fellow of the Indian Chemical Society and honored with the…

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The 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad

Congratulation to the Singapore team, led by Dr Tan Wee Boon and Dr Hoang Truong Giang from Department of Chemistry…

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Welcome to Assistant Professor Li Hao

The Department of Chemistry welcomes Assistant Professor Li Hao who has joined the Department today. She graduated from Hwa Chong Junior College,…

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The Chemical Research Society of India Medal 2020

The Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI), the largest chemical society in India was established by the Bharat Ratna Prof…

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The Faculty Awards 2019

Congratulations to all Faculty of Science Awards 2019 winners from Department of Chemistry. They are Prof Ryan Bettens, Prof Adrian…

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The 51st International Chemistry Olympiad

Congratulation to the Singapore team who clinched two gold Medals and two silver Medals, ranking fifth amongst 80 participating countries…

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Dean’s Chair Professor 2019 – 2022

Congratulations to Associate Professors Goki Eda and Zhao Yu for being appointed as Dean’s Chair Professor for the period 1…

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The National Research Foundation (NRF) Investigatorship 2019

Congratulations to Professors Liu Xiaogang and Wu Jishan for winning the 2019 National Research Foundation (NRF) Investigatorship.

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The Thieme Chemistry Journals Award 2019

Congratulations to Dr Rowan Young for winning the Thieme Chemistry Journals Award 2019.

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The 2019 Walter Shaw Young Investigator Award

Congratulations to Associate Professor CHNG Shu Sin for being awarded the 2019 Walter Shaw Young Investigator Award for Lipid Research.

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Impact of Basic Science in Modern Society

In conjunction with Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2019 organised by the National Research Foundation Singapore, the Department of Chemistry…

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NUS Chemistry: 1st in Asia and 7th in the world

The Department remains one of the top 10 chemistry programmes worldwide. Based on the latest QS University Rankings by Subject,…

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Nucleic Acid Chemical Labeling by Professor He Chuan

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Chromatin regulation by RNA methylation by Professor He Chuan

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