Dr. Thomas Haiqing Gong 

Associate Professor

Director, BioMEMS Laborotary

Thermal and Fluids Engineering Division

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Nanyang Technological University

50 Nanyang Avenue

Singapore 639798

Tel: 65-67904279 (lab), 67904810 (office)

Fax: 65-67911859

Email Address: mhqgong@ntu.edu.sg

 

Education

1991    Ph.D.               University of Delaware , USA

1987    M.S.                University of Delaware , USA

1982    B.S.                 Wuhan University of Technology, China

 

Positions

1990-1993                    Research Fellow, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

                                                1993-1996                    Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

                                                1996-1998                    Senior Lecturer, Nanyang Technological University

                                                1999-present                Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University

                                                1996-1999                    Co-Director, Energy Systems Laboratory, NTU

                                                1996-2000                    Founding Director, MicroMachines Center, NTU

1996-2002                    Director, MEMS Strategic Research Program, NTU

                                                2000-present                Founding Director, BioMEMS Laboratory, NTU

2002-present                Director, BioMEMS Strategic Research Program, NTU

 

2003- present              Joint-program Director, Dual Degree Master of Science in Micro Electromechanical Systems Engineering (a joint program with ESIEE, France)

 

Reserach Interests:

    Biochips for genetic analysis

    Microfluidics

    Genetic testing instrument

    Micro drug delivery system

    Micro and nanofabrication processes

    Rapid prototyping processes

 

Selected Funded Research Projects:

"A handheld genetic testing system for simultaneous detection of multiple water borne pathogens", 2007-2009, funded by EWI, Ministry of Environment.

"Using a molecular signature for himan hepatocellular carcinoma as a proof-of-concept experiment for designing cancer diagnostic nano chips", 2005-2008, Funded by A*STAR and Biomedical Research Council.

"BioMEMS: Development and applications of DNA microdevices for biology and medicine". 1999-2003, Funded by A*STAR and Biomedical Research Council.

"Development of an automated sample preparation and biochip-based integrated PCR array analytical system for the screening of SARS and selected upper respiratory tract infectious viruses in patient samples".  2003-2004, Funded by Biomedical Research Council.

"Development of electrochemilluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) biochip for ultra-sensitive early-stage detection of SARS virus". 2003-2005, Funded by Biomedical Research Council.  

"High Throughput Genetic Laboratory Biochip and Critical Applications", 2003-2004, TEC Fund.

"Using a molecular sgnature for himan hepatocellular carcinoma as a proof-of-concept experiment for designing cancer diagnostic nano chips".  2005-2008, Funded by Biomedical Research Council.

"Rapid design, prototyping and tooling". 1997-2001, NSTB.    

"UV laser micro-machining of MEMS", 1997-2000, AcRF.   

"Realisation of desktop 3D printer through micromachined active pump matrix", 1998-2001, AcRF.

 

Selected Publications:

Hao-Bing Liu, Hai-Qing Gong, Naveen Ramalingam, Yu Jiang, Chang-Chun Dai, and Kam M. Hui, “Micro air bubble formation and its control during polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microreactors”, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 17 (2007) 2055-2064.

Haiqing Gong, Naveen Ramalingam, Longqing Chen, Xinhao Yang, Peng Huat Eric Yap, Chiew Hoon Neo, “Microfluidic handling of PCR solution on a reaction chamber array biochip”, Biomedical Microdevices. 2006, 8: 167–176.

G.Y. Tang, D.G. Yan, C. Yang, H.Q. Gong, C.J. Chai, and Y.C. Lam, “Assessment of Joule heating and its effects on electroosmotic flow and electrophoretic transport of solutes in microfluidic channels”, Electrophoresis, Vol. 27, 2006, p.628-639.

G.Y. Tang, C. Yang, H.Q. Gong, C.J. Chai, and Y.C. Lam, “Numerical simulation of Joule heating effect on sample band transport in capillary electrophoresis”, Analytica Chimica Acta, Vol. 561, 2006, p.138-149.

Dafeng Chen, Hejun Du, Weihua Li, Haiqing Gong, “Dielectrophoresis of Microparticles with Planar Microelectrode Systems”, Key Engineering Materials Vols. 326-328 (2006) pp. 253-256.

Dafeng Chen, Hejun Du, Weihua Li, Haiqing Gong, “Holding Capacity of A Dielectrophoretic Barrier for Microparticles”, Key Engineering Materials Vols. 326-328 (2006) pp. 281-284

Huey Fang Teh, Haiqing Gong, Xian-Dui Dong, Xiangting Zeng, Annie Tan Lai Kuan, Swee Ngin Tan, “Electrochemical biosensing of DNA with capture probe covalently immobilized onto glassy carbon surface”, Analytica Chimica Acta, 2005, Vol. 551, Issues 1-2, p 23-29.

Tang GY, Yang C, Gong HQ, Chai CJ, Lam YC, “On electrokinetic mass transport in a microchannel with Joule heating effects”, Journal of Heat Transfer, 2005, 127 (6): 660-663.

Hong WB, Gong H, Lee YT, “A study of the staircase effect induced by material shrinkage in rapid prototyping”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol.11 No.2, 2005, p. 82-89.

HF Teh, X H Yang, H Gong, S N Tan, “Voltammetric and Differential Pulse Stripping Study of Adenine on a Sol-gel derived Carbon Composite Electrode”,  Electroanalysis, 2004, 16, No.7, p.1-5.

G. Y. Tang , C. Yang , C. K. Chai and H. Q. Gong, “Numerical analysis of the thermal effect on electroosmotic flow and electrokinetic mass transport in microchannels”, Analytica Chimica Acta, Volume 507, Issue 1, 1 April 2004, Pages 27-37.

Hong Wenbin, Lee Yong Tsui and Gong Haiqing, “Thermal analysis of layer formation in a stepless rapid prototyping process”, Applied Thermal Engineering, 2004, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp255-268.

Tang GY, Yang C, Gong H, “Joule heating effect on electroosmotic flow and mass species transport in a microcapillary”. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 2004, Vol. 47, pp. 215-227.

Xinhao Yang , Lin Hua, Haiqing Gong, Swee Ngin Tan, “Covalent immobilization of an enzyme (glucose oxidase) onto a carbon sol.gel silicate composite surface as a biosensing platform”, Analytica Chimica Acta, 2003, 478, 67-75.

Tang G.Y, Yang, C., Chai, C.J., Gong H.Q. “Modeling of Electroosmotic Flow and Capillary Electrophoresis with the Joule Heating Effect: the Nernst-Planck Equation versus the Boltzmann Distribution”. Langmuir. 2003, Vol.19, pp 10975-10984.

 Wang,Q.H., Tan,Y. Gong, H, “An Integrated System for Real-time PCR Analysis Based on Micro-fluidic Biochip”, International Journal of Computational Engineering Science, 2003. Vol. 4, No. 2 p285-288.

Zhang Xuanxiong Zhang, Xujiang He, Yuan Xu, H. Gong,  Francis Eng Hock Tay,  “An Improved Approach for Precise in Situ Measurements of Microflows”.  Review of Scientific Instruments, 2002, Vol.73, p1185-1187.

X.D. Wang, G.D. Hong, J. Zhang, B.L. Lin, H. Gong, W.Y. Wang, “Precise patterning of diamond films for MEMS application.”  Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 2002, Vol.5757, p1–4.

 J Zhang, K L Tan, G D Hong, L J Yang and H Gong, “Polymerization optimization of SU-8 photoresist and its applications in microfluidic systems and MEMS”, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Volume 11, Number 1, January 2001, p20-26.

Shearwood, C, Ho, K Y, Williams, C B, Gong, H, “Development of a levitated micromotor for application as a gyroscope”, Sensors and Actuators, 83, 2000, p85-92.

Ainsley, C, Gong, H, “Precision sintering of slip cast components”, Journal of materials processing technology, 1999, Vol.95, pp201-209.

Ainsley, C, Gong, H, “Cost and performance of injection moulding tools produced using slip casting”, Rapid prototyping journal, 1999, Vol 5, No1,  pp 35-44.

Zou, QB, Wang, ZF, Gong, H, et al, "A novel integrated silicon capacitive microphone: floating-electrode-electret-microphone (FEEM)", IEEE/ASME Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, Vol. 7, No. 2, 1998, pp. 224-234.

Zou QB, Wang ZF, Gong, H, et al, “A study on corrugated diaphragms for high sensitivity structures”, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol.7, 1997, pp310-315.

Gong, H, Lim, MK, “Vibration characteristics of sandwich beams partially and fully treated with electro-rheological fluid.” Journal of Intelligent Material System and Structures, Vol.8, March, 1997, pp1-13.

Huang, XY, Liu, CY, Gong, H, “A viscoplastic flow modeling of ceramic tape casting.” Material and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 12, No.5, 1997, pp.935-944.

Gong, H, Lim, MK, “Experimental investigation on tension and compression properties of an electro-rheological material.” Journal of Intelligent Material System and Structures, USA, Vol 7, No 1, 1996, pp 89-96 Gong, H, Lim, MK, Tan BC, “Influence of a locally applied electro-rheological fluid layer on vibration of a simple cantilever beam.” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems And Structures, Vol4, No3, 1993, pp379-384

Gong, H, Guceri SI, “Simulation accuracy of a contraction flow of viscoelastic polymer liquid in liquid molding processes.” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol29, 1992, pp351-371

Gong, H, Lim, MK, “Electro-rheological fluid and its damping effect on a cantilever beam.” Journal of Institution of Engineers, Singapore, Vol 31, No6, 1992, pp61-70

Gong, H, Guceri, SI, “Non-linear computational instability damping and filtering in viscoelastic flow simulations.” Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, Vol38, 1991, pp247-271