2026

President’s Science & Technology Medal 2026

Lee Chuan Seng
Chairman
Committee of Government Scientific Advisors

"For his contributions to strengthening Singapore’s science, technology and engineering ecosystem through the integration of policy, engineering and environmental science across government, industry and academia, while building enduring national engineering capabilities and implementing system-of-systems approaches, which advances cross-agency coordination to address complex national challenges."

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President’s Science Award 2026

Wu Jishan
Provost’s Chair Professor
National University of Singapore

"For his contributions to molecular carbon science through the development of open shell and topologically complex molecules as designable systems, enabling new approaches to control properties for future electronic, magnetic, photonic and quantum technologies."

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President’s Technology Award 2026

Tan Ren Kai
A*STAR National Metrology Centre

Wu Jian
A*STAR National Metrology Centre

Yu Shengkai
A*STAR National Metrology Centre

Thomas Ting
Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore

"For their contributions to advancing the integration of measurement science, digital integrity assurance and standards-based regulatory frameworks to transform marine fuel custody transfer in Singapore’s bunkering ecosystem, setting a new global and local standard for, accuracy, transparency and data assurance while reinforcing Singapore’s position as the world’s leading bunkering hub."

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Young Scientist Award 2026

Liu Boxiang
Presidential Young Professor
National University of Singapore

"For his work in developing AI and bioinformatics methods that improve the identification of causal genes for complex diseases, enabling precision medicine approaches for human health."

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Hou Yi
Presidential Young Professor
National University of Singapore

"For his contributions to the development of high-performance perovskite solar technologies, from record-setting devices to scalable manufacturing, enabling lightweight and energy-efficient power systems for AI infrastructure, wearable electronics, space platforms and sustainable energy applications.”

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