Dr LI Huan
Manager

• BSc (Harbin University of Commerce, China, Pharmaceutical Engineering)
• BSc (1^st Class Honours, University of Aston, UK, Biomedical Science)
• MSc (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China, Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine)
• PhD (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China, Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine)

Dr Li has 10 years of experience in pharmacokinetics study, instrumental analysis, basic animal surgery, 3D cell culture, virus and bacteria work. Prior to joining TP, she had worked on 3D hepatocyte and drug toxicity testing for 2 years at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, A*STAR.

Dr XUE Xuejia
Scientist 

• BSc (Nanjing University, China, Chemistry & Polymer)
• MEng (Southeast University, China, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering)
• PhD (National University of Singapore, Chemistry)

Dr Xue has more than 10 years of teaching and research experience in the area of physical and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, as well as instrumental analysis.  Dr Xue main areas of research include the analysis of chemical and biological materials, as well as the instrumental-based chemical testing of HPLC, LC-QqQ and QTOF.  Recently, he has developed the chromatographic methods for profiling active ingredients in herbs, supplements, and functional foods.

Dr Charmay KOH Pearl Lin
Scientist 

• BSc (1^st Class Honours, Nanyang Technological University, Biological Sciences with 2^nd major in Psychology)
• PhD (Nanyang Technological University, Biological Sciences, Neuroscience)

Dr Koh has experience in subcloning of plasmids, virus purification, cell culture, and basic molecular biological techniques.  She also has extensive workings with rodents (such as handling, surgery, and behavioural experiments), as well as on calcium imaging and fluorescence microscopy. 

Mr ANG Hao Chun, Filbert
Senior Research Executive

• Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Science (Singapore Polytechnic)
• BSc (Hons), National University of Singapore, Science (Chemistry)

Filbert was previously from the R&D formulation science industry where he was mainly involved in home and personal care products.  He is trained in formulation science, organic synthesis and general chemistry.  His current research areas of interest are in analytical chemistry, chemical biology, personal care formulation, as well as instrumental analysis.

Mr TEE Pok Siang
Senior Research Executive

• Diploma (Temasek Polytechnic, Chemical Engineering)
• BSc (Hons, National University of Singapore, Chemistry)

Pok Siang was previously involved in water technology research focused on algae.  He is trained in the analysis of protein, carbohydrates, fats, heavy metals, lutein and beta-carotene.  With his area of expertise in ICP-OES, GC and HPLC instrumental analysis, his current research areas of interest are in analytical chemistry, sustainable green chemistry, instrumental analysis, as well as method development and validation.

Mr Samin Yasar AHMAD
Research Executive

• Diploma (Temasek Polytechnic, Biotechnology)

Samin has a background in virology and molecular analysis, with prior experience in conducting in-vitro cell-based studies in immunomodulatory studies, antiviral research, and molecular analysis of biomarkers and gene regulation. He is also skilled in performing in-vivo preclinical studies on rodents, including safety and toxicity assessments, disease modelling, and evaluating drug efficacy. His research interests revolve around both cell-based and animal-modelling on immune responses, immune modulation activities, as well as instrumental analysis.