XJ_Loh_OS - Terminal Interface

root@xj-os: ~/profile.sh

root@xj-os:~$ execute --user "Xian Jun Loh" --verbose

// USER PROFILE

> NAME: Xian Jun Loh

> DIRECTIVE: Whatever you do, never stop trying

> LOCATION: Singapore

> DOMAIN: Research Services & Innovation

// EXECUTIVE MANDATE

I bridge the gap between scientific discovery and organizational excellence. With extensive experience leading major multidisciplinary institutes and over 20 years at the forefront of materials research, I manage large-scale research operations, optimize budgets, and navigate complex risk landscapes to drive frontier innovation.

// STRATEGIC PILLARS

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: Directing high-stakes research agendas across AI, Quantum Technologies, Sustainability, and MedTech to capture economic and societal value.
TECHNICAL AUTHORITY: Pioneer of responsive thermogelling polymers, Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, 38 patents. Expertise in translating bench research to commercial success (8 products to market).
AI FOR MATERIALS: Championing AI, causal inference, and high-throughput experimentation to accelerate discovery. Capabilities include self-driving labs and human-in-the-loop systems.
TALENT ECOSYSTEMS: Transforming "management" into "mentorship," building cultures where young scientists thrive and research output scales exponentially.

>> SYSTEM READY FOR INTEGRATION

root@xj-os: ~/skills.bin

root@xj-os:~$ cat capabilities.db

// CAPABILITY MODULES (52 TOTAL)

[ALL] | [TECH] | [LEAD] | [CODE]

Select a module to load array...

>> AWAITING SELECTION

root@xj-os: ~/history.log

root@xj-os:~$ tail -n 15 /var/log/appointments.log

A*STAR - Executive Director, IMRE (Jul 2020 - Present)
A*STAR - Executive Director, ISCE2 (Sep 2022 - Sep 2023)
National University of Singapore - Adjunct Professor (Jul 2021 - Present)
Nanyang Technological University - Adjunct Professor (Sep 2020 - Present)
Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC) - President (Jun 2021 - Sep 2025)
Biomacromolecules (ACS) - Associate Editor (May 2022 - Present)
A*STAR - Head Of Department (Jul 2017 - Apr 2020)
A*STAR - Principal Scientist (Apr 2020 - Jul 2020)
A*STAR - Director, Strategic Research Office (Jan 2020 - Jul 2020)
A*STAR - Director, Graduate Affairs (Sep 2019 - Oct 2020)
National University of Singapore - Assistant Professor (Jun 2013 - Jun 2019)
A*STAR - Programme Manager, Personal Care (Apr 2013 - Jul 2017)
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge - Fellow (Jan 2011 - Oct 2012)

root@xj-os: ~/core.cfg

root@xj-os:~$ cat /etc/education.conf

// DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - PHD

National University of Singapore (2007 - 2009)

Pioneered the development of biodegradable thermogelling polymers for biomedical applications

// BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - BASC

National University of Singapore (2002 - 2006)

// PRE-UNIVERSITY

Raffles Institution (1994 - 1997)

root@xj-os: ~/scholar.net

root@xj-os:~$ fetch_metrics --target "Google_Scholar"

52467

Total Citations

119

h-index

463

i10-index

Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2019, 2020). [ACCESS LIVE NETWORK]

// HIGH-IMPACT RESEARCH ARCHIVES

Technology roadmap for flexible sensors
Y Luo, MR Abidian, JH Ahn, D Akinwande, AM Andrews... XJ Loh... - ACS nano, 2023
Towards lignin-based functional materials in a sustainable world
D Kai, MJ Tan, PL Chee, YK Chua, YL Yap, XJ Loh - Green Chemistry, 2016
Cyclodextrin-based supramolecular architectures
J Li, XJ Loh - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2008
Supramolecular polymeric hydrogels
EA Appel, J del Barrio, XJ Loh, OA Scherman - Chemical Society Reviews, 2012
Face masks in the new COVID-19 normal
MH Chua, W Cheng, SS Goh... XJ Loh... - Research, 2020
Vitrimers: Current research trends
J Zheng, ZM Png, SH Ng... XJ Loh, Z Li - Materials Today, 2021
Machine learning‐driven biomaterials evolution
A Suwardi, FK Wang, K Xue... XJ Loh... - Advanced Materials, 2022
Ionogels: recent advances in design
X Fan, S Liu, Z Jia... XJ Loh... - Chemical Society Reviews, 2023
Artificial sense technology
J Wang, C Wang, P Cai, Y Luo, Z Cui, XJ Loh, X Chen - ACS nano, 2021
An artificial sensory neuron
C Wan, P Cai, X Guo... XJ Loh... - Nature communications, 2020

>> Selection of highly cited works. Total publications exceed 300 journal papers, 30 book chapters, and 9 books.

root@xj-os: ~/patents.ip

root@xj-os:~$ ls -la /sys/ip/patents/

US App 18/864,641 - Thermogelling cationic copolymers (PEI/PPG)
XJ Loh, YCJ Lim (2025)
US App 18/580,830 - Anti-angiogenic agent
SU Xinyi, X Zhao, QSW Tan... XJ Loh... (2024)
US 11,583,612 - Vitreous substitute material
XJ Loh, SU Xinyi, LIU Zengping... (2023)
US 11,491,227 - Cucurbituril-based hydrogels
O Scherman, E Appel, XJ Loh... (2022)
US App 16/090,163 - Electrochemical cell
MJ TAN, B Li, XJ Loh... (2021)
US App 16/647,053 - Core-Shell Nanoparticle
Z Li, BHMJ Tan, XJ Loh, J Yang (2020)
US 10,683,382 - Lignin/Poly(alkylene oxide) copolymer
KAI Dan, XJ Loh (2020)
US App 16/563,809 - Multiarm poly[(r)-3-hydroxybutyrate]
XJ Loh, SS LIOW (2020)
US 10,465,147 - Copolymers
J Li, Z Zhang, XJ Loh, X Ni (2019)
US 10,450,421 - Multiarm poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate]
XJ Loh, SS LIOW (2019)
US App 15/765,248 - Polyester-based macroinitiator
H Ye, LOH Xian (2018)
US App 15/320,745 - Core-shell particles
JN KUMAR, CKM LIU... XJ Loh (2017)
US 9,089,628 - Shape memory polymers
XJ Loh, J Li (2015)
US 8,350,087 - Biodegradable thermogelling polymer
J Li, XJ Loh, SH Goh (2013)

root@xj-os: ~/awards.md

root@xj-os:~$ cat /var/log/achievements.log

Fellow of ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET) (2025) - Awarded prestigious fellowship by elite engineering institution.
Fellow of Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS) (2024) - Awarded prestigious fellowship by elite scientific institution.
A*STAR Distinguished Fellow (Aug 2023) - Highest honour for scientific/technical achievements.
Public Administration Medal (Silver) (COVID-19) (Oct 2023)
COVID-19 Resilience Medal (Oct 2023)
Highly Cited Researcher (Nov 2019 & Nov 2020) - Clarivate / Web of Science
Most Inspiring Mentor Award (Apr 2016)
SIPCD 2016 Rising Star Award (Oct 2016) - Biodegradable thermogelling systems.
PS21 Star Manager Award (May 2017)
National Science Scholarship (Aug 2002) - A*STAR
National Science Talent Search Award (Jun 1998)
GlaxoSmithKline Gold Medal (Aug 2005) - Best all rounder Chemistry student.
NUS CRISP Award (Aug 2005) - Best Undergraduate Research
SNIC Gold Medal (Aug 2006)