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Of Diplomacy And Human Rights
SMU Assistant Professor Eduard Jordaan studies the forces and influences that sway a country’s behaviour on international platforms like the United Nations.
President Of RIKEN Inducted Into French Legion Of Honour
Professor Hiroshi Matsumoto has been awarded the rank of Chevalier in the French Legion of Honour for his contributions to scientific exchange between Japan and France.
The Physicist Turned Publisher
Professor Phua Kok Khoo, the man behind Singapore-based World Scientific Publishing, took to the global stage to compete with internationally-renowned publishing houses.
The Builder
Professor Low Teck Seng has worn many hats: dean of engineering at NUS, founding principal of Republic Polytechnic, managing director of A*STAR, and now, CEO of Singapore’s National Research Foundation.
Third Singaporean Elected To AIMBE College Of Fellows
Professor Lim Chwee Teck was unanimously elected to the Fellowship in recognition of his exceptional research efforts in mechanobiology.
Thailand’s Scientist In Office
Professor Yongyuth Yuthavong, deputy prime minister of Thailand, speaks to Asian Scientist Magazine about his vision for science in Thailand and the ASEAN region.
From Industry To Non-Profit And Back
Tachi Yamada, chief medical & scientific officer of Takeda Pharmaceuticals, shares his journey from academia to industry, non-profit organizations and back, and why Asia is now the place to be.
India’s First Lady Of Biotech
Ms. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon Limited, talks to Asian Scientist Magazine about the challenges faced by biotech companies in Asia.
Turning Sunrays Into Gold
Ms. Tetchi Cruz-Capellan, founder of the Philippine Solar Power Alliance and CEO of SunAsia Energy, harvests the sun to power the Philippines.
