Kami Navarro

ABOUT

A molecular biologist by training, Kami Navarro left the sterile walls of the laboratory to pursue a Master of Science Communication from the Australian National University. Kami is the former science editor at Asian Scientist Magazine.

Stories by Kami Navarro


Asia’s Rising Scientists: Ho Ghim Wei

To meet the world’s rising energy demands, Associate Professor Ho Ghim Wei is leveraging solar technologies for a brighter and more sustainable future.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Chikashi Toyoshima

In seeking to visualize proteins at the smallest scale, Professor Chikashi Toyoshima has cemented his place as one of structural biology’s most impactful researchers.

Dealing Coronavirus A Knockout Punch

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage around the world, old therapeutics are being given a second chance to fight a new foe. Here are seven of them.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi

It’s all about using minimum resources for maximum impact, according to leading process engineer Professor Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi.

Heeding The Call For COVID-19 Testing (VIDEO)

As calls for widespread COVID-19 testing increase in urgency, Singapore-based MiRXES is stepping up to the challenge, says its CEO Dr. Zhou Lihan.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Pham Hoang Hiep

Famed for being Vietnam’s youngest full professor to date, Professor Phạm Hoang Hiep is taking local mathematics research to greater heights.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Ernest Chua

Wielding his expertise in mechanical engineering, Ernest Chua aims to develop innovations that can satisfy basic human needs without harming the environment.

7 Best Practices From Singapore’s Pandemic Preparedness Playbook

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore has won praise for its ‘gold standard’ response. Still, Singaporean medical leaders caution that several critical issues must first be addressed to quell the ongoing epidemic.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Marcelo Ang

One of Singapore’s robotics pioneers, Professor Marcelo Ang Jr’s research promises to take driverless cars and personal robotic assistants outside the realm of imagination and into the mainstream.