PSTA2024-Book

P resident’s F oreword

The President’s Science and Technology Awards (PSTA) recognise Singapore’s top research talents in the fields of physical, engineering and life sciences. This year, we celebrate individuals who have made excep�onal contribu�ons to membrane science and biomedical research. We also recognise the outstanding efforts of our young scien�sts with the Young Scien�st Awards (YSA). This year’s recipients have made breakthroughs in the areas of biophotonics, sustainable catalysis and radical chemistry. My hear�elt congratula�ons to all the 2024 PSTA and YSA winners. Your achievements do yourself, your families, and Singapore proud. I wish all of you the very best in your future endeavours and I trust that your accomplishments will be a beacon that inspires future genera�ons of Singaporeans and beyond.

Tharman Shanmugaratnam president of the republic of singapore