Dr. Joel Yang

Professor

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Biography

Joel Yang received Master of Science (2005) and PhD (2009) degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is a Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design in the Engineering Product Development pillar and also serves as the Principal Scientist at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering under A*STAR. His research has significantly contributed to the fields of plasmonic color printing and nanophotonic materials, achieving impressive printing resolutions and enhancing lithography techniques. Yang has received numerous accolades, including the IPS Nanotechnology Medal Prize and the MIT Technology Review TR35 award, highlighting his innovative contributions. His current research interests include Nano Optics, Nanophotonics, and advanced printing techniques, involving applications like 3D nanoprinting and sub-10-nm resolution photonic designs.

Research Interests

Awards

#1

IPS Nanotechnology Medal Prize

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SUTD Outstanding Education Award

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OSA Fellow

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).