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|doctoral_advisor = Jun Li<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/people/PI/Lijun/|title=Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore}}</ref> |
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'''Xian Jun Loh''' ({{zh|s=罗贤俊|t=羅賢俊|p=Lúo Xiánjùn}}; born 1981) is a Singaporean [[polymer chemist]] who works in the inter-disciplinary field of [[biomaterials]]. He is the Executive Director of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering of the [[Agency for Science, Technology and Research]] and a professor at the [[Nanyang Technological University]].<ref>{{ |
'''Xian Jun Loh''' ({{zh|s=罗贤俊|t=羅賢俊|p=Lúo Xiánjùn}}; born 1981) is a Singaporean [[polymer chemist]] who works in the inter-disciplinary field of [[biomaterials]]. He is the Executive Director of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering of the [[Agency for Science, Technology and Research]] and a professor at the [[Nanyang Technological University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.a-star.edu.sg/imre/about-us/message-from-executive-director|title=Message from Executive Director|website=19. Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NTU |url=http://www.mse.ntu.edu.sg/AboutUs/Organisation/Staff/Pages/jun.xian.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009112824/http://www.mse.ntu.edu.sg/AboutUs/Organisation/Staff/Pages/jun.xian.aspx |archive-date=2020-10-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/brunch/industrys-bright-spark-adding-bite-to-additive-manufacturing|title=Industry's bright spark: Adding bite to additive manufacturing|last=Heng|first=Janice|date=2019-04-13|website=The Business Times|language=en|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> He is currently the President of the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Council |url=https://snic.org.sg/index.php/about-snic/president-s-message |access-date=2019-05-25 |website=snic.org.sg}}</ref> |
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Professor Loh Xian Jun was elected a Fellow of Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, working on smart biomaterials that identify and target cancer cells.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/speeches/view-html?filename=20120309001.htm|title=PRESS RELEASE Report|website=www.nas.gov.sg|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> He is also credited with the invention of a customisable, fabric-like power source for wearable electronics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ntu-scientists-create-customisable-fabric-like-power-source-for-9909730|title=NTU scientists create customisable, fabric-like power source for wearable electronics|website=CNA|language=en|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> He has also worked with a major Japanese company, LION Corporation, for the development of new anti-microbial compounds for detergents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianscientist.com/2014/05/tech/astar-lion-develop-anti-microbial-products-2014/|title=A*STAR & LION To Develop New Anti-Microbial Products|date=2014-05-23|website=Asian Scientist Magazine {{!}} Science, technology and medical news updates from Asia|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> |
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During the COVID pandemic, he co-invented a smart mask that allows for the remote monitoring of vital signs of patients.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/scientists-here-develop-smart-mask-to-monitor-vital-signs|title=Scientists here develop smart mask to monitor vital signs|first=Timothy|last=Goh|date=September 11, 2020|via=The Straits Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-researchers-develop-smart-mask-can-detect-covid-19-symptoms-video-1461456|title=Singapore researchers develop smart mask that can detect COVID-19 symptoms | Video|website=CNA}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Loh graduated with a bachelor's in applied sciences in 2006 and a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] in 2009 from [[National University of Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/staff/lohxj.php|title=Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NUS}}</ref> In 2011 he was elected a [[fellow]] of [[Fitzwilliam College]], Cambridge.<ref>{{ |
Loh graduated with a bachelor's in applied sciences in 2006 and a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] in 2009 from [[National University of Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/staff/lohxj.php|title=Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NUS}}</ref> In 2011 he was elected a [[fellow]] of [[Fitzwilliam College]], Cambridge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.a-star.edu.sg/News-and-Events/News/Press-releases/ID/1609/Anti-cancer-Smart-Bomb-Scientist-Elected-Fellow-at-Fitzwilliam.aspx|title=Anti-cancer Smart 'Bomb' Scientist Elected Fellow at Fitzwilliam > Agency for Science Technology and Research}}</ref> |
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==Books== |
==Books== |
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* Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels : From Fundamental Understanding to Applications;<ref>{{cite book|title=Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels|series=Monographs in Supramolecular Chemistry|date=19 November 2012|doi=10.1039/9781849735629|isbn=978-1-84973-561-2|last1=Loh|first1=Xian Jun|last2=Scherman|first2=Oren A.}}</ref> Editors: Xian Jun Loh, Oren A. Scherman; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry |
* Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels : From Fundamental Understanding to Applications;<ref>{{cite book|title=Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels|series=Monographs in Supramolecular Chemistry|date=19 November 2012|doi=10.1039/9781849735629|isbn=978-1-84973-561-2|last1=Loh|first1=Xian Jun|last2=Scherman|first2=Oren A.}}</ref> Editors: Xian Jun Loh, Oren A. Scherman; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry |
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* In-Situ Gelling Polymers: For Biomedical Applications;<ref>{{ |
* In-Situ Gelling Polymers: For Biomedical Applications;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789812871510|title=In-Situ Gelling Polymers | SpringerLink|website=www.springer.com}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Springer |
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* Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics;<ref>{{cite book|title=Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics|series=Polymer Chemistry Series|date=28 July 2016|doi=10.1039/9781782623984|isbn=978-1-78262-295-6|last1=Loh|first1=Xian Jun}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry |
* Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics;<ref>{{cite book|title=Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics|series=Polymer Chemistry Series|date=28 July 2016|doi=10.1039/9781782623984|isbn=978-1-78262-295-6|last1=Loh|first1=Xian Jun}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry |
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*Functional Materials from Lignin;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Functional-Materials-from-Lignin-by-Xian-Jun-Loh-author-Dan-Kai-author-Zibiao-Li-author/9781786345202|title=Functional Materials from Lignin|website=blackwells.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: World Scientific |
*Functional Materials from Lignin;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Functional-Materials-from-Lignin-by-Xian-Jun-Loh-author-Dan-Kai-author-Zibiao-Li-author/9781786345202|title=Functional Materials from Lignin|website=blackwells.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: World Scientific |
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*Biodegradable thermogels; |
*Biodegradable thermogels;<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/ebook/978-1-78262-940-5|title=Biodegradable Thermogels|date=2018-10-02|isbn=9781782629405|language=en|last1=Loh|first1=Xian Jun|last2=Young|first2=David James}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry |
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==Editorial Services and Scholarly Leadership== |
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* World Scientific Annual Review of Functional Materials (ISO4 Abbreviation: ''World Sci. Ann. Rev. Funct. Mater.''; WSARFM);<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/wsarfm|title=World Scientific Annual Review of Functional Materials}}</ref> Editor-in-Chief: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Xian Jun Loh (simplified Chinese: 罗贤俊; traditional Chinese: 羅賢俊; pinyin: Lúo Xiánjùn; born 1981) is a Singaporean polymer chemist who works in the inter-disciplinary field of biomaterials. He is the Executive Director of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research and a professor at the Nanyang Technological University.[1][2][3] He is currently the President of the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry.[4]
Professor Loh Xian Jun was elected a Fellow of Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, working on smart biomaterials that identify and target cancer cells.[5] He is also credited with the invention of a customisable, fabric-like power source for wearable electronics.[6] He has also worked with a major Japanese company, LION Corporation, for the development of new anti-microbial compounds for detergents.[7]
During the COVID pandemic, he co-invented a smart mask that allows for the remote monitoring of vital signs of patients.[8][9]
Education
[edit]Loh graduated with a bachelor's in applied sciences in 2006 and a PhD in 2009 from National University of Singapore.[10] In 2011 he was elected a fellow of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.[11]
Books
[edit]- Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels : From Fundamental Understanding to Applications;[12] Editors: Xian Jun Loh, Oren A. Scherman; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
- In-Situ Gelling Polymers: For Biomedical Applications;[13] Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Springer
- Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics;[14] Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
- Functional Materials from Lignin;[15] Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: World Scientific
- Biodegradable thermogels;[16] Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Editorial Services and Scholarly Leadership
[edit]- World Scientific Annual Review of Functional Materials (ISO4 Abbreviation: World Sci. Ann. Rev. Funct. Mater.; WSARFM);[17] Editor-in-Chief: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
References
[edit]- ^ "Message from Executive Director". 19. Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE).
- ^ "Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NTU". Archived from the original on 2020-10-09.
- ^ Heng, Janice (2019-04-13). "Industry's bright spark: Adding bite to additive manufacturing". The Business Times. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "The Council". snic.org.sg. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "PRESS RELEASE Report". www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "NTU scientists create customisable, fabric-like power source for wearable electronics". CNA. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ "A*STAR & LION To Develop New Anti-Microbial Products". Asian Scientist Magazine | Science, technology and medical news updates from Asia. 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ Goh, Timothy (September 11, 2020). "Scientists here develop smart mask to monitor vital signs" – via The Straits Times.
- ^ "Singapore researchers develop smart mask that can detect COVID-19 symptoms | Video". CNA.
- ^ "Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NUS".
- ^ "Anti-cancer Smart 'Bomb' Scientist Elected Fellow at Fitzwilliam > Agency for Science Technology and Research".
- ^ Loh, Xian Jun; Scherman, Oren A. (19 November 2012). Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels. Monographs in Supramolecular Chemistry. doi:10.1039/9781849735629. ISBN 978-1-84973-561-2.
- ^ "In-Situ Gelling Polymers | SpringerLink". www.springer.com.
- ^ Loh, Xian Jun (28 July 2016). Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics. Polymer Chemistry Series. doi:10.1039/9781782623984. ISBN 978-1-78262-295-6.
- ^ "Functional Materials from Lignin". blackwells.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- ^ Loh, Xian Jun; Young, David James (2018-10-02). Biodegradable Thermogels. ISBN 9781782629405.
- ^ "World Scientific Annual Review of Functional Materials".