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Chen Lianwei
Nationality: China
Faculty & Year of Study: NUS Graduate School of Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS), Year 4
Undergraduate: National University of Singapore, Singapore
"Plan well and act fast."
Why Did You Choose To Pursue A PhD?
PhD provides me with the chance to go beyond the end of human knowledge and find ways out of unknowns and impossibilities. It makes me feel part of something big, enduring, and influential
Why Did You Choose To Pursue Your PhD At NUS?
Back to the days as an NUS undergraduate, I already found NUS is unique. It provides the bridge between the best of the eastern and western worlds. It is a place for the best minds to communicate and inspires innovations to change everything.
Can You Tell Us Briefly About Your Research Topic?
Optical imaging and processing
Why Did You Choose To Do This Research For Your PhD?
To bring more light to this world
How Does PhD Graduate Education Compare With Your Undergraduate Experience?
I actually started my PhD research in my undergraduate year 4. NUS provides the best resources for both undergraduate and PhD students. I highly encourage the motivated undergraduates to continue your study in NUS. Your output will be maximized as you are already very familiar with everything.
What Do You Like Most About Graduate School?
With the help of NUS OSEC and NUS ILO, my research has been successfully commercialized and made me a millionaire before PhD graduation.
What Challenges Have You Faced During Your Stint As A PhD Student?
Time is always tight as there are so many things worth to try.
Any Highlights You'd Like To Share With Us About Your PhD Life?
Explore new things through fundamental research and make money through commercialization.
Can You Tell Us Something Fun About Your PhD Journey In NUS?
My wife also graduated from NUS Engineering. If our children are lucky to come, we shall have a true NUS family.
Any Advice For Someone Who's Considering A PhD In NUS?
To fully explore and use the resources in this leading university. Communicate more with the top minds around.
Any Other Words Of Wisdom To Share?
Plan well and act fast.