Two university deputy presidents bag prestigious science and tech medal
Professor Barry Halliwell (left) of the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University's Professor Freddy Boey both received the President's Science and Technology Medal from President Tony Tan Keng Yam on Wednesday, Sept 25, 2013. This is the first time that more than one person has won the medal since it was elevated to presidential status in 2009. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Deputy presidents of two universities here each took home a prestigious medal at the President's Science and Technology Awards on Wednesday evening.
Professor Barry Halliwell of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Professor Freddy Boey both received the President's Science and Technology Medal from President Tony Tan Keng Yam. This is the first time that more than one person has won the medal since it was elevated to presidential status in 2009.
The panel described Prof Halliwell as a "world-leading expert" on his work on free radicals, and Prof Boey was recognised for his bioengineering patents, such as a biodegradable stent for heart bypass operations.
Six scientists and engineers also received accolades including the President's Science Award and the President's Technology Award.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Professor Barry Halliwell (left) of the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University's Professor Freddy Boey both received the President's Science and Technology Medal from President Tony Tan Keng Yam on Wednesday, Sept 25, 2013. This is the first time that more than one person has won the medal since it was elevated to presidential status in 2009. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Deputy presidents of two universities here each took home a prestigious medal at the President's Science and Technology Awards on Wednesday evening.
Professor Barry Halliwell of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Professor Freddy Boey both received the President's Science and Technology Medal from President Tony Tan Keng Yam. This is the first time that more than one person has won the medal since it was elevated to presidential status in 2009.
The panel described Prof Halliwell as a "world-leading expert" on his work on free radicals, and Prof Boey was recognised for his bioengineering patents, such as a biodegradable stent for heart bypass operations.
Six scientists and engineers also received accolades including the President's Science Award and the President's Technology Award.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
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