Discovered a new genetic model of floral meristem development mediated by transcriptional repression of flowering time genes
Found a critical gene regulator involved in the integration of flowering time signals
Identified target genes of a plant hormone called gibberellin in flower development
Isolated a group of key floral organ identity genes in orchids which will have a significant impact on the orchid industry
Research Strengths
Has a clear vision of the study of plant functional genomics
Highly competent in techniques required for his research work
Publication Credits
Published 20 papers in international refereed journals including Nature, Nature Genetics and Plant Cell
Contributed book chapters to Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology (2006) and Transgenic Crops VI (2007)
His papers have been widely cited and highlighted in the international media and academic journals
International Standing
Reviewer for manuscripts submitted to eight international refereed journals including Plant Cell and Plant Physiology
Editor for three scientific domains – Functional Plant Science and Biotechnology; Genes, Genomes and Genomics; and Horticulture, Floriculture and Ornamental Plant Science and Biotechnology for Global Science Books™, a publisher based in the United Kingdom
Invited to give talks in international conferences and overseas educational and research institutions such as the Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Awards and Accolades
Singapore National Academy of Sciences Young Scientist Award (2006)
