Singapore’s scientific community continues to shine on the global stage, with researchers recognized for their groundbreaking contributions across a range of disciplines. Here are the Top 10 Scientists in Singapore (2024), as ranked by the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List. The TopResearchersList Website provides a Searchable Database for the Top 2% of Scientists.
1. Kostya S. Novoselov
National University of Singapore

Professor Novoselov is a Nobel laureate renowned for his pioneering work on graphene and nanomaterials, driving innovation in nanotechnology and advanced materials. He and Professor Sir Andre Geim were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2010. Then 36, Prof Novoselov was the youngest Nobel Laureate in Physics since 1971 and the youngest overall since 1992.
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2. Barry Halliwell
National University of Singapore

Professor Halliwell is a world leader in biochemistry, particularly known for his research on oxidative stress, free radicals, and their impact on health and disease.
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3. Erik Cambria
Nanyang Technological University

Dr. Cambria is a leading expert in artificial intelligence, specializing in natural language processing and affective computing.
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4. Seeram Ramakrishna
National University of Singapore

Professor Ramakrishna is recognized for his contributions to nanotechnology, particularly in the development of nanofibers and advanced materials.
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5. Tien Yin Wong
Singapore National Eye Centre

Professor Wong is a global leader in ophthalmology, renowned for his research on retinal diseases and public health strategies for eye care.
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6. Rui Zhang
National University of Singapore

Professor Zhang is a leading expert in wireless communications and networking, contributing to the advancement of 5G and beyond technologies.
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7. Guang Bin Huang
Nanyang Technological University

Professor Huang is recognized for his pioneering work in machine learning and neural networks, advancing the field of artificial intelligence.
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8. B. W. Ang
National University of Singapore

Professor Ang is a leading authority in energy economics and policy, with influential research on energy efficiency and climate change mitigation.
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Xiaoyuan (Shawn) Chen
National University of Singapore

Professor Chen is the Nasrat Muzayyin Chair Professor in Medicine and Technology at the National University of Singapore and Director of the Nanomedicine Translational Research Programme. He is globally recognized for his pioneering work in molecular imaging, nanomedicine, and theranostics, with over 1,000 publications and leadership in the field of clinical nanomedicine. His research has earned numerous awards, including election as a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), and as a member of the Advanced Materials Hall of Fame.
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Huajian Gao
Nanyang Technological University

Professor Gao is a world-leading expert in solid mechanics, nanomechanics, and biomechanics. He has held prestigious positions at Stanford University, the Max Planck Institute, Brown University, and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where he served as Distinguished University Professor until 2024. His research focuses on the fundamental principles governing the mechanical properties and behaviors of materials in engineering and biology, with applications in nanotechnology, biomimetics, and advanced materials. He has received numerous honors, including membership in the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, U.S. National Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Refernces:
- https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/researcher/xiaoyuan-chen/
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_yF5knkAAAAJ
- https://sg.linkedin.com/in/xiaoyuan-shawn-chen-34502042
- https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/19506-xiaoyuan-chen
- https://www.nmss.org.sg/nmu2025-prof-xiaoyuan-shawn-chen.html
- https://www.amacad.org/person/huajian-gao
- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9622-0870
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huajian_Gao
- https://axial.acs.org/nanoscience/introducing-acs-nano-medicine-a-new-broad-scope-journal
- https://sites.brown.edu/gao-group-nanomechanics-engineering-biological-systems/
- https://www.ae-info.org/ae/User/Chen_Xiaoyuan
- https://www.nasonline.org/directory-entry/huajian-gao-oh72rf/
- https://sites.brown.edu/gao-group-nanomechanics-engineering-biological-systems/home/prof-huajian-gao/
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=RyUTIccAAAAJ
- https://2024.wlsc.org.cn/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=103&id=124
- https://sg.linkedin.com/in/huajian-gao-191b7736
- https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mae/news-events/news/detail/the-prestigious-2023-asme-medal-is-awarded-to-distinguished-university-professor-gao-huajian-by-the-american-society-of-mechanical-engineers-(asme)
- https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.brown.edu/dist/e/211/files/2024/02/Gao-CV-Pubn_Jan2024-c326231d24b5233c.pdf
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