Dr. Chee Huei

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chee Huei received a Ph.D. in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2010 and an MSc in Applied Physics from the University of Malaya, Malaysia in 2004. Prior to joining the Singapore University of Technology and Design as a Senior Lecturer, he worked as a postdoctoral research scholar at Michigan Tech from December 2010 to October 2011, followed by Case Western Reserve University from November 2011 to December 2012. He previously held the position of research officer at the Malaysian Institute of Nuclear Technology Research, now known as the Malaysian Nuclear Agency, from 2003 to 2005. His research expertise focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and modification of one-dimensional nanomaterials, with a specific interest in applications involving boron nitride nanotubes, carbon nanotubes, and ZnO nanowires using chemical vapor deposition methods. Additionally, Chee Huei has extensive laboratory skills in material characterization techniques such as Raman, FTIR, PL spectroscopy, SEM, and TEM. He is dedicated to device fabrication in cleanroom environments and has a keen interest in pedagogical innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-12-01 — Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Teaching and conducting research in nanomaterials and related fields.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

2010-12-01 — 2011-10-31

Michigan Technological University • USA

Conducted research in material science and nanotechnology.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

2011-11-01 — 2012-12-31

Case Western Reserve University • USA

Engaged in advanced studies and research projects in nanotechnology.

Research Officer

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Malaysian Institute Nuclear Technology Research • Malaysia

Involved in research related to nuclear technology applications.

Awards

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Bhakta Rath Research Award

2011-01-01
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Outstanding Scholarship Award

2010-01-01
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Doctoral Finishing Fellowships

2010-01-01
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3rd Place Poster Winners

2010-01-01
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2nd Place

2009-01-01
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1st Place Oral Presentation Winners

2008-01-01

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).