Zhou Yan

Institution
Nanyang Technological University

Country
Singapore

Field
Environmental Sciences & Geology

Zhou won the 2019 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women for her research into energy-efficient water treatment and reclamation for industrial and daily use, which has benefited communities in Asia. (Photo: Zhou Yan)


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