Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Alongside my academic research, I am actively involved in technology commercialisation and startup innovation, focusing on translating membrane science into real-world hydrogen energy applications.

In 2025, I was selected for the National Graduate Research Innovation Programme (GRIP) Singapore cohort, a competitive national entrepreneurship program supporting deep-tech innovation.

The program awarded SGD 250,000 in support of the startup concept:

Membrionex

A deep-tech startup focused on developing advanced Anion Exchange Membranes (AEM) for next-generation fuel cells and hydrogen electrolysers.

Membrionex aims to improve:

• low cost, PFAS free  AEM membrane
• electrochemical stability
• long-term durability
• scalable manufacturing

The goal is to enable low-cost hydrogen production and clean energy technologies.

Industry Collaborations

My research and innovation efforts are closely connected with industry partners working on hydrogen systems, membrane technologies, and process engineering.

Startup & Industrial Collaborations

• HydGen – hydrogen electrolysis systems
• ThioSpark – clean technology development
• Flint – advanced materials innovation
• NAMITEC – engineering and technology solutions

These collaborations focus on translating laboratory innovations into commercial hydrogen and membrane technologies.