Jackie Y. Ying, Ph.D.

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) senior fellow and head of NanoBio Lab Jackie Y. Ying has become the first scientist to be elected as a member to the prestigious United States National Academy of Engineering (NAE) based on her research in Singapore.

Recognised for her contributions in nanotechnology, Professor Ying, an American, is one of only two – among the 106 new American members elected – who are based outside the US, A*Star said in a statement on Thursday (Feb 11).

Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. It was no easy feat for Prof Ying to be elected, given that she has been residing outside the US for the past 18 years… Continue reading.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the pending induction of Jackie Y. Ying, Ph.D., Executive Director, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, to its College of Fellows. Dr. Ying was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows For outstanding contributions to research and development of nanomaterials and nanosystems for biomedical application.