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Chemistry
Singapore
2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
117
Citations
48085
World Ranking
552
National Ranking
24

Chemistry

D-Index
117
Citations
47749
World Ranking
569
National Ranking
8

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Singapore Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Singapore Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Singapore Leader Award

Overview

Koon Gee Neoh is affiliated with the National University of Singapore in Singapore. Their research primarily spans the fields of Engineering and Materials Science, with a strong focus on Biomedical Engineering, Water Science and Technology, Surgery, Organic Chemistry, and Molecular Biology. Their work addresses topics related to nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics, bladder and urothelial cancer treatments, antimicrobial agents and applications, adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, pharmaceutical and antibiotic environmental impacts, luminescence properties of advanced materials, and membrane separation technologies.

The scientist's publication record includes research articles in several respected venues. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science
  • ACS Applied Polymer Materials
  • Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
  • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Advanced Science

Some of their recent papers are:

  • "Polymer-Based Coatings with Integrated Antifouling and Bactericidal Properties for Targeted Biomedical Applications," 2021, ACS Applied Polymer Materials
  • "Adsorptive removal of tetracycline and amoxicillin from aqueous solution by leached carbon black waste and chitosan-carbon composite beads," 2021, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
  • "Switchable Antimicrobial and Antifouling Coatings from Tannic Acid-Scaffolded Binary Polymer Brushes," 2020, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • "Wirelessly Activated Nanotherapeutics for In Vivo Programmable Photodynamic-Chemotherapy of Orthotopic Bladder Cancer," 2022, Advanced Science
  • "Emerging pharmaceutical and organic contaminants removal using carbonaceous waste from oil refineries," 2021, Chemosphere

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Koon Gee Neoh include:

  • Liqun Zhang (6 publications)
  • Debirupa Mitra (5 publications)
  • E. T. Kang (4 publications)
  • Bowen Sun (4 publications)
  • Juwita N. Rahmat (4 publications)

The scientist's research involves exploring advanced coatings with antimicrobial and antifouling functionalities, particularly focusing on applications in biomedical contexts. They also engage in studies on the environmental removal of pharmaceutical contaminants using innovative materials such as carbon waste and composite beads, contributing to research on water purification and antibiotic impact mitigation.

The scope of their work includes developing nanotherapeutics for cancer treatment, particularly bladder cancer, using wireless activation and programmable therapies. Their research on polymer-based materials integrates chemical engineering and sustainability principles to address medical and environmental challenges.

Best Publications

  • POLYANILINE: A POLYMER WITH MANY INTERESTING INTRINSIC REDOX STATES

    E T Kang;K G Neoh;K L Tan

  • Polymer electronic memories: Materials, devices and mechanisms

    Qi-Dan Ling;Der-Jang Liaw;Chunxiang Zhu;Daniel Siu-Hung Chan

  • Dopamine-Induced Reduction and Functionalization of Graphene Oxide Nanosheets

    Li Qun Xu;Wen Jing Yang;Koon-Gee Neoh;En-Tang Kang

  • Surface functionalization of titanium with hyaluronic acid/chitosan polyelectrolyte multilayers and RGD for promoting osteoblast functions and inhibiting bacterial adhesion.

    Poh-Hui Chua;Koon-Gee Neoh;En-Tang Kang;Wilson Wang

  • Polymer brush coatings for combating marine biofouling

    Wen Jing Yang;Wen Jing Yang;Koon-Gee Neoh;En-Tang Kang;Serena Lay-Ming Teo

  • Antibacterial and mechanical properties of bone cement impregnated with chitosan nanoparticles

    Zhilong Shi;K.G. Neoh;E.T. Kang;W. Wang

  • Bioactive surfaces and biomaterials via atom transfer radical polymerization

    F.J. Xu;F.J. Xu;K.G. Neoh;E.T. Kang

  • An investigation on the antibacterial and antibiofilm efficacy of cationic nanoparticulates for root canal disinfection.

    Anil Kishen;Zhilong Shi;Annie Shrestha;Koon Gee Neoh

  • Balancing osteoblast functions and bacterial adhesion on functionalized titanium surfaces.

    Koon Gee Neoh;Xuefeng Hu;Dong Zheng;En Tang Kang

  • Surface modification and antibacterial activity of electrospun polyurethane fibrous membranes with quaternary ammonium moieties

    Chen Yao;Chen Yao;Xinsong Li;K.G. Neoh;Zhilong Shi

  • Synthesis and dynamic random access memory behavior of a functional polyimide.

    Qi-Dan Ling;Feng-Chyuan Chang;Yan Song;Chun-Xiang Zhu

  • Surface modification of plasma-pretreated poly(tetrafluoroethylene) films by graft copolymerization

    K. L. Tan;L. L. Woon;H. K. Wong;E. T. Kang

  • Natural polyphenols as versatile platforms for material engineering and surface functionalization

    Li Qun Xu;Koon-Gee Neoh;En-Tang Kang

  • Plasma-induced immobilization of poly(ethylene glycol) onto poly(vinylidene fluoride) microporous membrane

    Peng Wang;K.L. Tan;E.T. Kang;K.G. Neoh

  • pH- and temperature-responsive hydrogels from crosslinked triblock copolymers prepared via consecutive atom transfer radical polymerizations.

    Fu-Jian Xu;En-Tang Kang;Koon-Gee Neoh

  • Non‐Volatile Polymer Memory Device Based on a Novel Copolymer of N‐Vinylcarbazole and Eu‐Complexed Vinylbenzoate

    Qidan Ling;Yan Song;Shi J. Ding;Chunxiang Zhu

  • Surface modification of stainless steel by grafting of poly(ethylene glycol) for reduction in protein adsorption.

    Fu Zhang;E.T Kang;K.G Neoh;Peng Wang

  • Antimicrobial Copper-Based Materials and Coatings: Potential Multifaceted Biomedical Applications.

    Debirupa Mitra;En-Tang Kang;Koon Gee Neoh

  • Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of eugenol and carvacrol-grafted chitosan nanoparticles.

    Fei Chen;Zhilong Shi;K.G. Neoh;E.T. Kang

  • Polydopamine Nanoparticles Enhance Drug Release for Combined Photodynamic and Photothermal Therapy

    Barbara Poinard;Samuel Zhan Yuan Neo;Eugenia Li Ling Yeo;Howard Peng Sin Heng

  • X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies of the chemical structure of polyaniline.

    K. L. Tan;B. T. G. Tan;E. T. Kang;K. G. Neoh

  • Polymer memories: Bistable electrical switching and device performance

    Qi-Dan Ling;Der-Jang Liaw;Eric Yeow-Hwee Teo;Chunxiang Zhu

Frequent Co-Authors

En-Tang Kang
En-Tang Kang National University of Singapore
K.L. Tan
K.L. Tan National University of Singapore
Der-Jang Liaw
Der-Jang Liaw National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Chunxiang Zhu
Chunxiang Zhu National University of Singapore
Fu-Jian Xu
Fu-Jian Xu Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Wei Huang
Wei Huang Northwestern Polytechnical University
Shaojun Yuan
Shaojun Yuan Sichuan University
Rong Wang
Rong Wang Nanyang Technological University
Jun Li
Jun Li National University of Singapore
Xiulin Zhu
Xiulin Zhu Soochow University

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