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⚫ | '''Xian Jun Loh''' ({{zh|s=罗贤俊|t=罗贤俊|p=Lúo Xián Jùn}}; born 1981) is a polymer chemist and author working in the inter-disciplinary field of biomaterials. He is an assistant professor at the [[National University of Singapore]] and a senior scientist at the [[Agency for Science, Technology and Research]]'s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR's IMRE).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.a-star.edu.sg/imre/Talent/ctl/StaffDetails/mid/16645/tid/206.aspx|title=Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) > Talent|author=|date=|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/staff/lohxj.php|title=Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NUS|publisher=}}</ref> He has given numerous talks throughout Asia, the US, and Europe. His work has been used and applied in biomedical, household care and cosmetic industries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianscientist.com/2014/05/tech/astar-lion-develop-anti-microbial-products-2014/|title=A*STAR & LION To Develop New Anti-Microbial Products|date=23 May 2014|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://fliptv.asia/estetica/|title=ESTETICA USHERS IN A NEW ERA AFTER 35 YEARS IN THE BEAUTY BUSINESS - FLiPTV ASIA|date=1 April 2015|publisher=}}</ref> |
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[[File:XJ Loh Rising Star Award lecture at the Symposium on Innovative Polymers for Controlled Delivery (SIPCD) 2016.jpg|thumb|Xian Jun Loh delivering Rising Star Award lecture at the Symposium on Innovative Polymers for Controlled Delivery (SIPCD) 2016 in Suzhou, China]] |
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⚫ | '''Xian Jun Loh''' ({{zh|s=罗贤俊|t=罗贤俊|p=Lúo Xián Jùn}}; born 1981) is a polymer chemist and author working in the inter-disciplinary field of biomaterials. He is |
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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]]. |
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Xian Jun Loh received his first class honors degree in Applied Chemistry from the National University of Singapore in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/staff/lohxj.php|title=LOH Xian Jun - Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NUS|publisher=National University of Singapore|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> He received his [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] from the National University of Singapore and graduated in 2009 with a paper entitled “Smart Biomaterials”.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/staff/lohxj.php|title=LOH Xian Jun - Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NUS|publisher=National University of Singapore|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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* 2002-2006 - National Science Scholarship, A*STAR |
* 2002-2006 - National Science Scholarship, A*STAR |
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* 2002-2006 – National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science, Dean’s List |
* 2002-2006 – National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science, Dean’s List |
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* 2003 – Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC) Book Prize<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://snic.org.sg/index.php/awards/student-awards|title=Student Awards|first=Super|last=User|publisher=}}</ref> |
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* 2006 – Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC) Gold Medal<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://snic.org.sg/index.php/awards/student-awards|title=Student Awards|publisher=Singapore National Institute of Chemistry|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* 2011 – Elected Fellow of Fitzwilliam College<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 (A*STAR)|publisher=}}</ref> |
* 2011 – Elected Fellow of Fitzwilliam College<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 (A*STAR)|publisher=}}</ref> |
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* 2014 - Elsevier Materials Science and Engineering C Young Researcher Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.a-star.edu.sg/imre/Talent/ctl/StaffDetails/mid/16645/tid/206.aspx|title=Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Talent Page > Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)|publisher=}}</ref> |
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* 2016 - A*STAR Most Inspiring Mentor Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.a-star.edu.sg/imre/Talent/ctl/StaffDetails/mid/16645/tid/206.aspx|title=Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Talent Page > Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)|publisher=|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* 2016 - Symposium on Innovative Polymers for Controlled Delivery (SIPCD) 2016 Rising Star Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.a-star.edu.sg/imre/Talent/ctl/StaffDetails/mid/16645/tid/206.aspx|title=Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Talent Page > Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)|publisher=|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sipcd.com/news_show.php?id=39|title=Symposium on Innovative Polymers for Controlled Delivery - Rising Stars Announced> 4th Symposium on Innovative Polymers for Controlled Delivery |publisher=|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* 2017 - PS21 (Public Service for the 21st Century) Star Manager Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.a-star.edu.sg/imre/Achievements/Awards.aspx|title=Institute of Materials Research and Engineering Talent Page > Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)|publisher=|access-date=2017-06-07|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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==Research Work== |
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Xian Jun Loh's work is primarily on [[supramolecular]] hydrogels and thermogels. In 2012, he has been credited together with Oren Scherman and Eric Appel with the development of a [[cucurbituril]] containing supramolecular hydrogel that has been shown to sustain the release of drugs for up to six months in the lab.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.enterprise.cam.ac.uk/news/new-technology-delivers-sustained-release-of-drugs-for-up-to-six-months/|title=New technology delivers sustained release of drugs for up to six months - Cambridge Enterprise|publisher=University of Cambridge|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/new-tech-could-free-diabetics-from-daily-jabs-6537|title=New tech could free diabetics from daily jabs|publisher=Millennium Post|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> He has also developed a thermogelling polymer based on [[polyhydroxybutyrate]]. This new biodegradable injectable system is able to encapsulate drugs for a period of three months and can be locally delivered to "a rodent model of hepatocarcinoma".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advancedsciencenews.com/injectable-hydrogels-for-precise-chemotherapy/|title=Injectable hydrogels for precise chemotherapy - Advanced Science News|publisher=Wiley-VCH|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>Wu, Y.-L., Wang, H., Qiu, Y.-K., Liow, S. S., Li, Z. and Loh, X. J. (2016), PHB-Based Gels as Delivery Agents of Chemotherapeutics for the Effective Shrinkage of Tumors. Adv. Healthcare Mater., 5: 2679–2685.{{DOI| 10.1002/adhm.201600723}}</ref> He has also recently developed a dual responsive gelling polymer which is responsive to both light and heat. This new material is able to stiffen upon exposure to elevated temperatures or UV light.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chemistryviews.org/details/news/9499661/Dual_Responsive_Gelling_Polymer.html|title=Dual Responsive Gelling Polymer|publisher=Wiley-VCH|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>Dou, Q., Liow, S. S., Weng, W. and Loh, X. J. (2016), Dual-responsive reversible photo/thermogelling polymers exhibiting high modulus change. J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem., 54: 2837–2844.{{DOI| 10.1002/pola.28191}}</ref> He is also working on a drug-delivery system for the delivery of a dengue vaccine with experts at the Singapore Immunology Network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/business/creating-opportunities-for-scientists-to-collide|title=Creating opportunities for scientists to 'collide'|date=20 October 2015|publisher=}}</ref> He is also credited with leading the development of an antimicrobial polymer that is 30 times more effective than conventional drugs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20160912-665182|title=本地研发 伤口抗菌新材料 效用高30倍|date=12 September 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Together with Prof Yoshihiro Ito from RIKEN, he has successfully pioneered a new method of cell detachment using a novel temperature-sensitive biomaterial. While the conventional process needs complicated fabrication methods, the new approach uses an easy “Drop-and-Dry” coating method which is useful for non-chemists to develop their own temperature responsive cell culture surface.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.a-star.edu.sg/News-and-Events/News/Press-releases/ID/4965/ASTAR-and-RIKEN-celebrate-10-years-of-research-collaboration.aspx|title=A*STAR and RIKEN celebrate 10 years of research collaboration|date=3 August 2015|publisher=}}</ref> He also designed injectable supramolecular hydrogels based on MPEG-PCL-PEI/α-CD for the sustained delivery of a genetic material that can effectively inhibit tumor growth in mice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advancedsciencenews.com/cover-art-featuring-cancer-therapy-angiogenesis-tissue-engineering/|title=Cover Art – Featuring Cancer Therapy, Angiogenesis and Tissue Engineering|date=15 June 2017|publisher=}}</ref> |
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==Books== |
==Books== |
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* Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels : From Fundamental Understanding to Applications;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/ebook/978-1-84973-561-2#!divbookcontent|title=Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels|author=|date=19 November 2012|publisher=|doi=10.1039/9781849735629}}</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 web|url=http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/ebook/978-1-84973-561-2#!divbookcontent|title=Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels|author=|date=19 November 2012|publisher=|doi=10.1039/9781849735629}}</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>{{cite web|url= |
* In-Situ Gelling Polymers: For Biomedical Applications;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789812871510|title=In-Situ Gelling Polymers - For Biomedical Applications - Xian Jun Loh - Springer|author=|date=|publisher=}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Springer |
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* Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/ebook/978-1-78262-295-6#!divbookcontent|title=Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics|author=|date=28 July 2016|publisher=|doi=10.1039/9781782623984}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry |
* Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/ebook/978-1-78262-295-6#!divbookcontent|title=Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics|author=|date=28 July 2016|publisher=|doi=10.1039/9781782623984}}</ref> Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry |
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==Editorial Board== |
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* Editorial Board member of Gels<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mdpi.com/journal/gels/editors|title=Gels - Editorial Board|publisher=MDPI|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* Associate Editor, RSC Advances<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsc.org/journals-books-databases/about-journals/rsc-advances/materials-ae-category/|title=Materials - Associate Editors|publisher=Royal Society of Chemistry|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* Editorial Board member, Scientific Reports<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nature.com/srep/about/editorial-board#chemistry|title=Editorial Advisory Panel and Editorial Board|publisher=Nature Publishing Group|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* Editorial Board member, Heliyon (Elsevier)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heliyon.com/editorial-team/board/?pageNumber=10&|title=10 - Heliyon - Editorial board|publisher=Elsevier|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* Editor, Materials Science and Engineering C (Elsevier)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.journals.elsevier.com/materials-science-and-engineering-c/editorial-board|title=Materials Science and Engineering: C Editorial Board|publisher=Elsevier|access-date=2017-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* Editorial Advisory Board Member, Material Chemistry Frontiers<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsc.org/journals-books-databases/about-journals/materials-chemistry-frontiers/|title=Material Chemistry Frontier|publisher=RSC|access-date=2017-06-27|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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Xian Jun Loh | |
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Born | Xian Jun Loh 1981 |
Nationality | Singaporean |
Alma mater | National University of Singapore |
Known for | Thermogelling polymers |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Thermogelling polymers, Drug Delivery Systems |
Institutions | Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) |
Doctoral advisor | Jun Li[1] |
Xian Jun Loh (Chinese: 罗贤俊; pinyin: Lúo Xián Jùn; born 1981) is a polymer chemist and author working in the inter-disciplinary field of biomaterials. He is an assistant professor at the National University of Singapore and a senior scientist at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR's IMRE).[2][3] He has given numerous talks throughout Asia, the US, and Europe. His work has been used and applied in biomedical, household care and cosmetic industries.[4][5]
Education
Loh graduated with a bachelor's in applied sciences in 2006 and a PhD in 2009 from National University of Singapore.
Awards
- 1998 - National Science Talent Search Award Merit Winner
- 2002-2006 - National Science Scholarship, A*STAR
- 2002-2006 – National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science, Dean’s List
- 2003 – Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC) Book Prize[6]
- 2011 – Elected Fellow of Fitzwilliam College[7]
Books
- Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels : From Fundamental Understanding to Applications;[8] Editors: Xian Jun Loh, Oren A. Scherman; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
- In-Situ Gelling Polymers: For Biomedical Applications;[9] Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Springer
- Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics;[10] Editor: Xian Jun Loh; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
References
- ^ "Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore".
- ^ "Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) > Talent".
- ^ "Department of Materials Science and Engineering - NUS".
- ^ "A*STAR & LION To Develop New Anti-Microbial Products". 23 May 2014.
- ^ "ESTETICA USHERS IN A NEW ERA AFTER 35 YEARS IN THE BEAUTY BUSINESS - FLiPTV ASIA". 1 April 2015.
- ^ User, Super. "Student Awards".
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Anti-cancer Smart 'Bomb' Scientist Elected Fellow at Fitzwilliam > Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)".
- ^ "Polymeric and Self Assembled Hydrogels". 19 November 2012. doi:10.1039/9781849735629.
- ^ "In-Situ Gelling Polymers - For Biomedical Applications - Xian Jun Loh - Springer".
- ^ "Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics". 28 July 2016. doi:10.1039/9781782623984.