Natural Sciences and Science Education

The Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group integrates several science content and pedagogical disciplines with a strong multidisciplinary approach to teaching and research. 

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Faculty

Professor

  • TENG Piang-Siong, Paul

    PhD
    agricultural microbiology, systems research, bio-business, science communication

  • XU Shuyan

    PhD, PGDipTHE
    plasma processing, nanotechnology, photovoltaic solar cells

Associate Professor

  • CHEAH Horn Mun

    PhD, PGDipTHE
    superconductivity, medical physics

  • CHEW Shit Fun

    PhD, PGDipTHE
    biochemistry, physiology & biochemistry of fishes

  • DIONG Cheong Hoong

    PhD, FSIBiol
    vertebrate ecology, laser-tissue interactions

  • HE Jie

    PhD, PGDipTHE
    plant stress physiology, photosynthesis, shoot-root communication

  • KOH Thiam Seng

    PhD
    ICT in science education, ICT-enabled pedagogies, ICT-enabled communities of practice

  • KWEK Leong Chuan

    PhD
    quantum information science, biomedical physics

  • LEE Choon Keat, Paul

    PhD, DIC, PGDipTHE
    laser and plasma applications

  • LEE Yew Jin

    PhD, PGDE(Credit)
    sociocultural learning, science studies, qualitative research

  • LIM, Shirley

    PhD, PGDipTHE
    intertidal marine ecology, environmental biology

  • Rajdeep Singh RAWAT

    PhD
    pulsed pinched plasma radiation sources, plasma nanoscience and nanophase magnetic materials

  • SPRINGHAM, Stuart Victor

    PhD, PGDipTHE
    radiation measurement, plasma focus fusion, nuclear technology

  • Subramaniam s/o Ramanathan

    PhD
    chemistry education, physics education, primary science ed, informal science ed, e-learning

  • TAN Kim Chwee, Daniel

    PhD
    students' conceptions, diagnostic instruments, representations in science

  • TAN Swee Ngin

    BSc Ed, PhD
    electrochemistry, separation science, phytoremediation

  • TAN Tuck Lee, Augustine

    PhD
    molecular atomic physics, spectroscopy, microlithography

  • YAN Yaw Kai

    PhD, PGDipTHE
    bio-organometallic chemistry

Assistant Professor

  • CHU Hye-Eun

    EdD
    diagnostic assessment, students' conceptual understanding & beliefs, environmental literacy in sci ed

  • G. Roshan Deen

    PhD, MSc, MSc, BSc
    polymers, microemulsion, nanoparticles, drug-delivery systems, scattering techniques, etc.

  • LEE Peng Foo, Peter

    PhD
    inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, metals in medicine

  • TAN Aik Ling

    PhD, PGDE
    classroom interactions, inquiry-based learning, science teacher professional development

  • TAN Lik Tong

    PhD
    marine natural products, marine chemical ecology, marine cyanobacterial secondary metabolites

  • TANG Kok Sing

    PhD, PGDE (Credit)
    science classroom discourse, semiotics, new literacies, media analysis, out-of-school learning

  • TEO Tang Wee

    PhD, MEd, PGDE(S)
    critical studies, science curriculum reform, curriculum evaluation, case study, mixed methods study

  • TEO Yong Chua

    PhD
    asymmetric synthesis, metal-mediated cross coupling reactions

  • WONG Ka Lun

    PhD
    porous and nanostructured materials

  • YEO, Jennifer

    PhD, PGDE
    science meaning making, knowledge building, collaborative learning, argumentation, science visualization

Associate Professorial Fellow

Senior Lecturer

  • KOH Chong Lek

    PhD, DIC, FASc, FMSA
    molecular biology, metagenomics, bioethics

  • MOK Chiu-Fui, Joyce

    PhD, MSc, BEd
    family resource management, consumer issues, nutrition education

  • SAM Choon Kook

    PhD, FMSA
    molecular virology, cancer studies, metagenomics

  • TAN Seng Chong, Jason

    MEd, BEng (Hons), Adv Dip D&T, Dip Ed (Credit)
    design & technology education, design methodology & pedagogy (secondary school level)

Lecturer

  • GOH Pi Lee, Beverly

    PhD
    ecotoxicology, environmental biology, global environmental change

  • HOH Yin Kiong

    PhD, PGDE
    gender issues in science, bioethics, student misconceptions

  • LAU Chor Yam

    MEd, DipEd
    science inquiry, physics education, lesson study

  • LIM Siok Hiang, Susan

    MEd, PGDE
    design and technology education, curriculum design

  • LUM, Shawn Kaihekulani Yamauchi

    PhD
    plant diversity & ecology, evolution, conservation, environmental education

  • SOO Li Mei, Johannah

    MEd, BCapSc(Hons), DipEd(Home Econs)
    consumer food science, sensory evaluation of food

  • TAN Kok Siang

    PhD, DipEd, FPDE
    reflective learning, school experimental science, assessment in sci education, affective science education

  • TAN Ter Ming, Timothy

    MSc
    molecular biology, integrated teaching of natural sciences, ICT in science education

Teaching Fellow

  • CHIN Pooi Pooi

    BSc, PGDE
    food technology, environmental health issues, diet and nutrition

  • GOH Su Fen

    MEd, APDLS, PGDE
    primary science education, science learning environment

  • HOE Kai Yee

    BSc (Hons), DDM, Dip Ed
    chemistry education, ICT in science education, virtual world

  • LIM Poh Yeong, Daniel

    MSc, MBA, PGDE (Credit)
    biology education, science inquiry, curriculum design

  • LIM Yian Hoon

    MEd, BSc, PDGE
    illuminating mental representations through the use of gestures

  • LOO-TAN Poh Keng

    BSc, FPDE, MEdMgt
    primary science education, professional development of teachers, thinking and process skills

  • NG Thiam Hock

    BA (Merit), Dip PE, DDM
    teaching and learning of computer applications (CPA), teaching of Normal (Tech) students, lesson study

  • NG Yong Sim

    BEng(Hons), PGDE(Dist)
    design & technology education, D&T pedagogy, technological applications in D&T

  • S. Ravindran

    MEdTech, PGDE
    physics education, ICT in science education

  • TAN Hong Kim

    MSc, DDM, DipEd
    student interaction, learning environments in the biology laboratory

  • TAN Poh Hiang

    MA, DipEd, DDM
    assessment in primary and secondary science

  • WONG Jon Sien, Darren

    PhD, PGDE(Credit)
    physics education, inquiry-based learning in science