The Asian Scientist 100
Wang Rong
Director, Singapore Membrane Technology Center
Institution
Nanyang Technological University
Country
Singapore
Field
Engineering
In 2016, Wang and colleague Anthony G. Fane were recognized with the Alternative Water Resources Prize, part of the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water, for developing a membrane that can reduce membrane fouling and scaling during water reclamation and recycling processes.
(Photo: Nanyang Technological University)
AWARDS
- 2016 Alternative Water Resources Prize
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