The Asian Scientist 100
Rong Wang
Institution
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Country
Singapore
Field
Sustainability
Wang was awarded the President’s Technology Award for her work in the field of membrane science and technology, in pursuit of sustainable energy-efficient liquid purification and desalination.
(Photo: Rong Wang)
AWARDS
- President's Science and Technology Award
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