Dr. CHUA Hock Chuan Daniel
"Applications of multifunctional core-shell carbon nanotubes as bottoms-up material for key technology"

Position

Assistant Professor, Materials Science & Engineering, National University of Singapore

http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/staff/chcd.htm

Education

09/2000-08/2004
PhD, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, England. Thesis: Diamond-like carbon Microelectromechanical Systems Supervisor: Prof William I. Milne
06/1994-05/1998
B.Sc (2nd upper Honours), Department of Physics, National University of Singapore.
04/1990-12/1991
Catholic Junior College (Senior High School), Singapore.Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences), in Advanced Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, England

Career

06/2005-present
Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore
09/2004-06/2005
Junior Research Fellow, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, UK
09/2004-06/2005
Post-doctoral Research Associate, University of Cambridge, UK
06/1998-08/2000
Lab Supervisor, Analytical Services Laboratories Pte Ltd, Science Park 1, Singapore.
01/1992-06/1994
National Service, Republic of Singapore Air Force

Research Interest (summary)

  • (Current Work) Core-shell carbon nanotube structures with direct applications in PEM fuel cells, Electron field emission, Biomedical materials and Micromechanical assemblies.
  • (Current Work) Diamond-like carbon nanocomposites with optoelectronic, electrical and other applications.
  • (Future) Applications of core-shell carbon nanotube structures in lithium air batteries.
  • (Future) Applications of core-shell carbon nanotube structures in ballistic armour protection.
  • (Extension from PhD) Diamond-like carbon-based nanocomposites ultrathin films for wear, optical and electronic applications.
  • (Extension from PhD) Diamond-like carbon thick films for MEMS applications

Professional Recognition and Awards

2006
National University of Singapore, Young Investigator Award
1998
National University of Singapore, Lijen Industrial Medal for Outstanding Research, Department of Physics, Singapore