The Asian Scientist 100
Jackie Y. Ying
Institution
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Country
Singapore
Field
Engineering
In 2017, Ying became the first woman to receive the Abdeali Tayebali Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognized her contributions to nanotechnology research. She was also named a fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors that year.
AWARDS
- Abdeali Tayebali Lifetime Achievement Award
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