The Asian Scientist 100
Liu Bin
Professor
Institution
National University of Singapore
Country
Singapore
Field
Chemistry
Liu, who has developed water-dispersible organic nanoparticles that are brighter and more accurate than commercial quantum dots, was recognized with the 2016 President’s Technology Award.
(Photo: National University of Singapore)
AWARDS
- 2016 President's Technology Award
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