Prof. (Neal) Tai-Shung Chung
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Title: Advanced separation technologies based on polymeric membranes for clean water and clean energy
Biography
Biography: Prof. (Neal) Tai-Shung Chung
Abstract
Clean water, clean energy, global warming and affordable healthcare are four major concerns globally resulting from clean water shortages, high fluctuations of oil prices, climate changes and high costs of healthcare. Clean water and public health are also highly related, while energy is essential for sustainable prosperity. Among many potential solutions, advances in membrane technology are one of the most direct, effective and feasible approaches to solve these sophisticated issues. Membrane technology is a fully integrated science and engineering which consists of materials science and engineering, chemistry and chemical engineering, separation and purification phenomena, environmental science and sustainability, statistical mechanics-based molecular simulation, process and product design. In this presentation, we will introduce our efforts on advanced membrane separation technologies for clean water (nano-filtration, membrane distillation, forward osmosis) and clean energy (osmotic power generation, natural gas, hydrogen, and biofuel). Technology breakthroughs in each area will be highlighted.