Dr. Hui Ying Yang stands as a distinguished leader in the field of advanced materials science, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to nanotechnology and sustainable energy solutions. She has been a Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (2025–present). Previously, she held professorial positions at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, including Assistant Professor (2010–2016), Associate Professor (2016–2022), and Professor (2022–2025). Her academic journey began with a B.S. degree from Nankai University in 2002, followed by a Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University in 2007, after which she received prestigious fellowships including the Singapore Millennium Foundation Fellowship and the Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship. Her early career was further enriched by a visiting assistant professorship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, establishing her as a rising star in materials innovation.
Dr. Yang's pioneering research focuses on the development of exceptional low-dimensional nanomaterials specifically engineered for electrochemical energy storage and water treatment applications, with her work revealing critical insights into how function engineering and chemical doping influence materials synthesis and device performance. Her laboratory has made significant advances in creating scalable nanoscale structures that dramatically enhance lithium storage capacity and water purification efficiency, addressing fundamental challenges in both energy and environmental sustainability. With an impressive publication record of over 270 articles in top-tier journals including Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, ACS Nano and Nano Letters, her research has garnered more than 30,000 citations with an H-index of 65, reflecting substantial global impact across multiple scientific disciplines. Dr. Yang's innovative approaches to nanomaterial design have established new paradigms for developing efficient energy storage systems that can operate within flexible or compact designs while maintaining fast charging capabilities. Her systematic investigations into the correlation between nanostructure design and ion transportation efficiency have provided foundational knowledge that is now guiding next-generation battery technologies.
Beyond her research accomplishments, Professor Yang has secured over SGD$25 million in external research funding, leading ambitious projects that bridge fundamental materials science with practical applications to address critical global challenges. As a Fellow of the Royal Chemistry Society and recipient of numerous prestigious awards including the ACS Nano Impact Award, NRF Investigatorship, and IPS Nanotechnology Medal, she has earned recognition as a transformative thinker in sustainable technology development. Professor Yang maintains active leadership in the scientific community through editorial roles and collaborations that extend her influence across international research networks focused on energy and environmental sustainability. Her current research agenda continues to push boundaries in 3D printed energy storage devices and scalable water purification systems, with the potential to revolutionize how society addresses water scarcity and energy demand. Through her dedicated mentorship of emerging scientists and engineers, Dr. Yang is cultivating the next generation of innovators who will carry forward her vision of a more sustainable technological future.
