Dr. Joel Yang

Professor

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Biography

Joel Yang is a Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), where he also serves as the Associate Head of the Engineering Product Development pillar and the Director of the Cleanroom facility. He received his Master of Science and PhD degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research has been recognized for its pioneering contributions to plasmonic color printing and high-resolution lithography, which have applications in nanophotonics and nano-optical design. Yang's notable achievements include the IPS Nanotechnology Medal Prize and the MIT Technology Review TR35 award. At SUTD, he plays a significant role in advancing research activities and has held a joint appointment as Principal Scientist at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering under A*STAR. His editorial roles include serving as an Associate Editor for Science Advances and Optics Express. His research interests encompass areas such as Nanoplasmonics, 3D Nanoprinting, and Electron-Beam Lithography, and he is an active member of several prestigious societies.

Research Interests

Awards

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IPS Nanotechnology Medal Prize

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SUTD Outstanding Education Award Excellence

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NRF Investigatorship Awardee

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Young Scientist Award

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TR35@Singapore

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Nanyang Outstanding Alumnus Award

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MIT EECS Jin-AuKong Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award

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R&D 100 Awards

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A*STAR Young Investigatorship Award

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory Best Invention Award

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).