Dr. Bernard Loo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Bernard LOO is an Associate Professor and Programme Leader at Singapore Institute of Technology, specializing in Pharmaceutical Engineering. He has a PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he also acquired his professional engineering accreditation. Dr. LOO has made significant contributions to the fields of food and chemical biotechnology, having held various academic appointments at SIT since 2014, including Assistant Professor and Deputy Cluster Director. His research interests primarily focus on CHO genomics engineering, process development for biologics, and biological engineering. His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where he achieved a minor in Chemistry. Dr. LOO has received prestigious awards such as the Cell Culture Engineering Travel Award in 2012 and various research grants for his pioneering work in the field. He is also a member of the American Chemical Society and is registered as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Programme Leader for BEng (Hons) Pharmaceutical Engineering.

Deputy Cluster Director

2017-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Oversaw the Food and Chemical Biotechnology cluster.

Programme Director

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

TUM • Singapore

Directed BSc in Chemical Engineering Programme.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Instructed courses in pharmaceutical engineering.

Requirements for Singapore Institute of Technology

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering or related field GCE A-Level with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry Mathematics at H2 level preferred
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Copy of NRIC or Passport
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional for UG)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Includes programs like Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (SIT-UofG joint degrees).