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Dr Edison H. Ang
NanoTech Lab
CURRENT LAB MEMBERS
Research Staffs
Dr. Nur Hashimah Alias
(Group Leader)
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow (Award Recipient - The SG Academies South-East Asia Fellowship funded by National Research Foundation)
Research Title: Development of Membranes for Water Disinfection
Research Duration: 09/2022 to 09/2024
Nur Hashimah Alias graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical-Gas) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2007. She received the Young Lecturer Scheme from Universiti Teknologi MARA to pursue a Master of Engineering (Gas) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 2011. Currently, she is a senior lecturer at the Department of Oil and Gas Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. In January 2020, she received her Doctor of Philosophy (Gas Engineering) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. During her PhD study, she was awarded a Graduate Fellowship from the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, with a full scholarship for a one-year research attachment in 2017. She is a Chartered Engineer from Engineering Council UK and an associate member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Her current research focuses on developing functional nanomaterials for photocatalysis, electrospun nanofibers and fabrication of polymeric, ceramic and composite-based membranes for wastewater treatment and gas separation.
Graduate Students
Wangqin Fu, Frank
(Assistant Group Leader)
Designation: PhD student (NIE/NTU); Co-supervisor: Prof Lee Pooi See
Research Title: Development of novel materials for Zn-ion batteries
Research Duration: 08/2022 to 08/2026
I have obtained my master’s degree in Advanced Materials Science (Energy Storage) at University College London (UCL), UK. Currently, I am a PhD student under Professor Edison Ang’s group. My research focus is on novel materials for zinc-ion batteries since I am really interested in energy storage. Some of my hobbies lie in jogging, playing online games, and travelling.
Marliyana Binte Aizudin
Designation: PhD student (NIE/NTU); Co-supervisor: Prof Hu Xiao
Research Title: Sustainable Development of Useful Materials from Wastes for Energy Storage and Water Purification.
Research Duration: 01/2023 to 01/2027
I’m currently working as a research assistant under Prof Edison Ang’s Nanotech research group. My research interest combines chemistry, nanotechnology and material sciences to address the global water energy nexus. I received my Masters of Science (Life Sciences) and Bachelor of Science from NSSE, NIE and CBC,NTU respectively. Prior to this, I was working as an analytical chemist in an accredited commercial laboratory (ALS Global) as well as in the wastewater treatment industry (NSL Oilchem).
Sudha Murali Krishna
Designation: PhD Student (NIE/NTU); Co-supervisor: Prof Srinivasan Madhavi
Research Title: Development of Novel Materials for Metal Sulfur Batteries
Research Duration: 01/2022 to 01/2026
I have completed my master's in Nanotechnology from the Vellore Institute of Technology, India. After obtaining my Master's degree I joined International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, India where I worked on the commercialization of silica aerogel for the thermal resistive material. Then I moved base to the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay where I was involved in the development of cathode material for the Mg-S battery. Currently, I am doing my doctoral research in Dr. Ang’s Lab on metal-sulfur batteries. My hobbies include reading (mythology), travelling and collecting coins.
Undergraduate Students
Ng Yun Xin Angel
Designation: FYP Student (CBC/NTU)
Research Title: Using Plastic Waste to Make Rechargeable Batteries
Research Duration: 01/2023 to 06/2023
I am a 4th year student studying chemistry biological chemistry in SPMS, my research interest lies in analytical chemistry work and researching ways to improve the environment. I am also interested in finding ways to improve my productivity and be more efficient. However, I do take breaks by watching TikTok and YouTube videos.
Eddie Fang Mingfu
Designation: URECA student (CBE/NTU)
Research Title: Recycling of Food Waste for Sustainable Water Purification
Research Duration: 08/2022 to 07/2023
I’m a Year 2 student majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Having spoken to some local food producers and seeing how the food upcycling movement has gained traction over the years have made me interested in this community. I’m curious to find out how we can treat and process food waste into alternative solutions which contribute to a more secure, sustainable future for all. Some of my interests include reading travel blogs, running, side-hustling, and travelling.
ALUMNI
Myo Minn Thiha
Designation: URECA student (MSE/NTU)
Research Title: Rationale Design of Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Production using Water Electrolyzer
Research Duration: 08/2021 to 07/2022
I am a third year student studying Materials Engineering who is captivated by the world of nanomaterials and what they can achieve even at their sizes. My passion is definitely researching and eventually producing advanced and innovative materials to assist in creating better, greener and more sustainable ecosystems.
Huang Xue Er, Sher
Designation: URECA student (CBE/NTU)
Research Title: Development of Carbon-based Solar Evaporator for Water Desalination
Research Duration: 08/2021 to 07/2022
I am currently a year 2 student pursuing Chemical and Biomolecular engineering. Areas of research interest include those with environmental aspects and real world applications. I hope to make an impact on the world with research.
Leung Zhi Ying
Designation: URECA Student (MSE/NTU)
Research Title: Advanced Materials for Zinc-Air Batteries
Research Duration: 08/2021 to 07/2022
I am a second-year Materials Science and Engineering student who is fascinated by the world of materials science. Through research, I wish to explore the potential of new materials to improve current technology, in hopes of seeing a better, more sustainable future. In my free time, I like to watch dramas and I always enjoy a lively conversation with my friends over a good meal.
Shawn Soo Zuo Xiang
Designation: URECA student (MSE/NTU)
Research Title: Using Plastic Waste to make Rechargeable Batteries
Research Duration: 08/2021 to 07/2022
I am a Year 2 Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate who is driven by the idea of environmental sustainability and I am curious to find new ways to make use of recycled materials to repurpose them into cool and interesting contraptions never before done. Some of my interests include playing all sorts of sports such as floorball and football, as well as baking on the weekends or whenever I am free back home.
Ryan Loh
Designation: FYP Student (NIE/NTU)
Research Title: Development of Carbon-based Solar Evaporator for Water Desalination
Research Duration: 05/2021 to 02/2022
I am currently a fourth-year undergraduate student in NIE pursuing a Bachelor of Science (education). My teaching subjects are Chemistry and Mathematics and I will be graduating in 2022. I’m very passionate about Chemistry overall which is why I chose it as my main teaching subject, but I am particularly interested in the physical (physics) side. My personal interests include gaming, working out in the gym, and watching sci-fi movies/series.
Ng Yi Xun
Designation: Internship Student (PPHY/NTU)
Research Title: Advanced Materials for Zinc Ion and Zinc Air Batteries
Research Duration: 07/2021 to 12/2021
I am currently (as of internship) a year 4 major in Physics, due to graduate in 2022. Interest in research includes the more theoretical aspects of physics such as quantum mechanics and relativity but am very happy to dabble into experimental work too. Personally, I enjoy working out and meeting friends during my free time. I find immense fulfilment in learning new things and thereafter, working on these new things to improve myself.
Josiah Lee Rong Guang
Designation: URECA student (MAE/NTU)
Research Title: Advanced Materials for Zinc ion Batteries
Research Duration: 09/2020 to 07/2021
Josiah is currently undergoing his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at NTU and will be expected to graduate in the year 2023. Under Dr Edison H. Ang’s nanotech lab, Josiah is researching on an innovative method to fabricate novel advanced materials for aqueous ZIBs because graphene offers significant characteristics (i.e. large surface area, electrical conductivity) for energy storage.
Muhammad Haikal Bin Mahmod Fadzuli
Designation: Internship student (CBC/NTU)
Research Title: Polymeric Membrane for Waste Water Treatment
Research Duration: 12/2020 to 06/2021
I am currently a Year 4 student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and Biological Chemistry) at NTU and will be graduating in 2021. My personal interest in Chemistry is I like doing lab work to fully understand a certain concept as compared to just studying it fully based on theory. During my free time, I like to play my ps4 console or working out to keep myself fit and healthy.
Suman Devi
Designation: Internship student (CBC/NTU)
Research Title: Advanced Materials for Zinc-Air Batteries
Research Duration: 12/2020 to 06/2021
I am currently an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry in NTU. During my time in CBC, I have completed a concentration in Food Chemistry and discovered my interest in doing experiments in the laboratory. I am especially interested in Biochemistry as I have always had curiosity for Biology as well as for Chemistry. In my free time, I mainly spend time with my friends and family by going out and exploring Singapore. My other personal interests include reading fiction novels and binge-watching crime, or thriller shows on Netflix.
Ang Seng Chuan
Designation: Internship student (PPHY/NTU)
Research Title: Efficient solar still for low-cost desalination
Research Duration: 01/2021 to 06/2021
Seng Chuan is a 4th Year NTU undergraduate majoring in Pure Physics with a concentration in Nanotechnology. His interest lies in the application of nanophysics and chemistry to surfaces and interfaces. Under Dr. Edison H. Ang’s nanotech lab, Seng Chuan is researching on the efficiency of solar-assisted membrane distillation to provide a more environmentally friendly method towards water sustainability.
Group meeting: Every Wednesday 4pm SGT
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