Dr. Shireen Goh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shireen Goh is an Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), specializing in the Engineering Product Development (EPD) Pillar. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering Physics from Cornell University in 2005, followed by a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2013. With over a decade of research experience, her expertise lies in microfluidics and high-density suspension cultures, focusing on the development of devices that miniaturize and automate long-term cell culture while allowing real-time control and monitoring. Dr. Goh's groundbreaking work has led to numerous inventions in continuous biomanufacturing for cell therapy. Her research has been recognized through various accolades, including the A*STAR CRF ATR Award in 2020 and the BMRC Young Investigator Grant in 2014.

Research Interests

Awards

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A*STAR CRF ATR Award

#2014

BMRC Young Investigator Grant

#2005

Paul Hartman Prize

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).