The Asian Scientist 100
Yi Yang
Institution
University of Hong Kong
Country
Hong Kong
Field
Physics
Yang received the 2024 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for his research aiming to realise strong free-electron-light interaction by interfacing slow nonrelativistic electrons with judiciously designed photonic environments.
(Photo: University of Hong Kong)
AWARDS
- 2024 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award
Related articles
NTU Students To Train With Real Satellites In Space
Having completed their missions, NTU's satellites will now be used to train manpower for Singapore's budding satellite industry.
How Orchid Flower Petals Get Their Shape
A molecular tug-of-war between two protein complexes gives rise to the amazing diversity of petal shapes in orchids, scientists say.
HIV & Injection Drug Users At High Risk Of HepD Infection
A cohort study has revealed that 90 percent of HIV-infected injection drug users in Taiwan are also co-infected with hepatitis D.
Infineum Sponsors Chemical Engineering Scholarships At NUS & NTU
Infineum has pledged US$150,000 for chemical engineering scholarships at NUS or NTU over the next five years.
Filtering Water With Nanotechnology
University spin-off develops multi-functional membranes that can be used in water filtration, chemical and food industries.
Taking Small Steps For Vulnerable Migrants
SMU Assistant Professor Song Jiyoung works on migration management, a multidisciplinary field that helps vulnerable migrants and mobile populations.
Nanoboxes For Better Batteries
A method to synthesize uniform, porous nanoboxes could help scientists develop rechargeable batteries with higher capacities.
Bringing Transparency To Financial Reporting
Research on financial reporting and disclosure examines issues at the heart of business, say Professors Cheng Qiang and Holly Yang from the SMU School of Accountancy.
NTU Start-Up Launches 2-In-1 3D Printer Scanner
The Blacksmith Genesis boasts a rotary platform that can print objects twice the size of similar commercially available printers.