Han Sen Soo

Han Sen Soo is an Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, specializing in chemistry and artificial photosynthesis research.1 Here are some key details about his background and work:

Education and Career

Dr. Soo received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley in 2009. He also holds S.B. and S.M. degrees in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).1 His career progression includes:

• Post-Doctoral Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2010-2012)
• Joined NTU as Nanyang Assistant Professor in 2012
• Currently an Associate Professor in the Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at NTU1

Research Focus

The overarching theme of Dr. Soo's research program is artificial photosynthesis.4 His work encompasses:

• Photoredox catalysis for upcycling "waste" materials like plastics
• Environmental remediation
• Carbon-carbon bond cleavage
• Development of novel photocatalysts and light-harvesting materials23

Achievements and Recognition

• Recipient of the APA Prize for Young Scientists in 2016 from The Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association
• Awarded the Nanyang Assistant Professorship in 20131
• Has published numerous high-impact papers in the fields of artificial photosynthesis, photocatalysis, and materials science2

Dr. Soo's research combines elements of inorganic chemistry, materials science, and sustainable technologies, with a focus on developing innovative solutions for environmental challenges through artificial photosynthesis and related fields.