• 2017: Post-Doc, Institute of Medical Biology, Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), Singapore
(Domain: Experimental Dermatology & Microfluidics).
• 2014: PhD, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Domain: Stem Cells & Tissue Engineering).
• 2005: MDS, University of Mumbai, India (Domain: Oral Pathology & Bacteriology).
• 2001: BDS, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, India.

Discipline of Oral Sciences

• Assistant Professor, NUS Faculty of Dentistry
• Thrust Co-Lead (Dental and Craniofacial 3DP Applications), NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS)
• Faculty (Courtesy), Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design & Engineering, National University of Singapore.

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

• Convergence of microfluidics (organ-on-chip), 3D culture, and 3D (bio)printing-based microfabrication and biofabrication technologies.
• Host-microbe & host-material interactions in periodontal, dental, oral, and craniofacial applications.
• Animal alternatives in biomedical research
• Label-free, non-invasive imaging.

Membership of Associated Professional Bodies
Member, International Association for Dental Research
Member, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS)
Member, European Organ-on-Chip Society (EUROoCS)
Member, Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore)
Member, Skin Research Society (Singapore)

Honours & Awards
2024: IADR Periodontal Research Group EMS Award 2024 towards “Innovative Approaches to Prevention and Non-surgical Treatment of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases” (IADR 2024, New Orleans, USA).
2023: Long Service Award, NUS
2022: Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) AY2021-2022
2021: NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (ATEA) 2021
2021: Outstanding Reviewer Award for Biomaterials Science
2020: Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) AY2019-2020
2020: IADR-SEA Divisional Research Category Award (Basic Science Research) 2020 (IADR-SEA, Thailand)
2018: Global 3Rs Award (AAALAC International, USA)

Honours & Awards to Advisees
2023: IADR-SEA Divisional Research Award (Stem Cells & Tissue Engineering) – MSc candidate: Dai Yichen
2023: IADR-SEA Divisional Research Awards (Biomaterials) – PhD candidate: Apurva Mishra
2023: Schmidt Science Fellows 2024 (NUS Nominee) – PhD Candidate: Hardik Makkar
2023: Young ITI World Series Competition 2023 Winner – MDS resident: Abigail Koh
2023: AAPD Graduate Student Research Award – MDS resident: Ishreen Dhillon
2023: IADR Kulzer Award 2023 – PhD candidate: Apurva Mishra
2022: IADR-SEA Hatton Award 2022 (Senior) – PhD candidate: Hardik Makkar
2020: IADR-DAR Septodont Young Investigator Prize for Innovation – PhD candidate: Muniraj Giridharan

Publications
Publications List