Dr. Leslie Loo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Leslie LOO is an Associate Professor in the field of Chemical Engineering at the Singapore Institute of Technology. He obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has held several significant positions at the Singapore Institute of Technology, including Director of Programmes in Food and Chemical Biotechnology, and Cluster Director for Chemical Engineering Food Technology. His academic career also features roles such as Programme Director for the SIT MEngTech Chemical Engineering and Deputy Cluster Director for Chemical Engineering Food Technology. Professor LOO’s research interests focus on polymer nanocomposites, particularly their mechanical properties and molecular structure dynamics. He has been the principal investigator for various significant research projects, including AcRF Tier 1 and Tier 2 grants, aimed at enhancing the properties of biodegradable green nanocomposites. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his teaching excellence with awards such as the Teaching Excellence Award in 2017 and the Nanyang Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2007.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Programmes

2016-01-01 — Present

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Overseeing programmes in Food and Chemical Biotechnology.

Cluster Director

2021-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Directing the Chemical Engineering Food Technology cluster.

Programme Director

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Managed the SIT MEngTech Chemical Engineering programme.

Deputy Cluster Director

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Assisted in leading the Chemical Engineering Food Technology cluster.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

2017-01-01
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Nanyang Award – Excellence in Teaching

2007-01-01

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).