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Associate Professor EUGENE KHOR
B.Sc., Lakehead University; Ph,D., Virginia Tech
Contact Information
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Department of Chemistry, NUS
3 Science Drive 3
Singapore 117543
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Office: S5-04-09
Tel: 6516-2836
Fax: 6779-1691
Email: chmkhore@nus.edu.sg |
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Research Interests
Polymer/Materials Chemistry
For almost 20 years, my research has been in biomaterials. It began with a program to improve the tissue heart valve from premature calcification in the early 1990s. Subsequently, an extensive program in chitin-based materials ensued; covering production, chemical derivatization, characterization and biomedical applications of the biopolymer. The emphasis has always been applied. Scientific details obtained by specifically designed experiments were carefully scrutinized for clues to better direct product development of chitin-based medical devices. The outcome of all this effort has been more than 40 journal papers, 4 patents and a financially viable and growing spin-off company (www.brass-asiapacific.com).
There is still much to be done. At the present time we are in the process of developing a chitin-based medical device that would meet a critical clinical need. This includes the design and production of the prototype, safety and efficacy evaluation and medical grade raw materials production. This program involves many facets and industrial collaboration. If you have a keen desire, both in mindset and stamina, to participate in a product development oriented research program, I invite you to join me and my team in making a useful contribution in the healthcare industry.
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