NTU MAE Celebrates 50 Professors in Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists List for 2025

At the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), we take immense pride in our faculty's remarkable contributions to academia, innovation, and research.

This year, 50 of our distinguished professors have been honoured in Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list for 2025. This prestigious recognition reflects their excellence, dedication, and the global impact of their research across various fields of engineering.

These achievements exemplify our School’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering a vibrant environment for learning, discovery, and innovation. The professors recognised this year represent the strength and diversity of our faculty at NTU MAE.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the following professors for their outstanding achievements:

Emeritus Professors

• Prof Lua Aik Chong²
• Associate Prof Leong Kah Fai²

Professors

• Yeong Wai Yee²
• Tan Ming Jen²
• Zhou Kun²
• Chen Chun-Hsien³
• Chen I-Ming²
• Khor Khiam Aik²
• Lam Khin Yong²
• Li Hua²
• Ooi Kim Tiow¹
• Pang Hock Lye, John²
• Paulo J. Bártolo²
• Romagnoli Alessandro³
• Upadrasta Ramamurty²
• Yang Chun, Charles²

Associate Professors

• Chai Gin Boay²
• Anutosh Chakraborty ²
• Chen Lyu²
• Du Hejun¹
• Fan Zheng, David³
• Fei Duan²
• Hortense Le Ferrand²
• Hou Han Wei³
• Huang Weimin²
• Li Hong²
• Moon Seung Ki²
• Murukeshan Vadakke Matham¹
• Ng Bing Feng³
• Ng Eddie Yin Kwee²
• Ng Teng Yong²
• Shu Dong Wei¹
• Shu Jian Jun¹
• Sridhar Idapalapati¹
• Sunil C. Joshi²
• Wong Teck Neng³
• Xiao Zhongmin¹
• Zhou Wei¹

Assistant Professors

• Erkan Kayacan³
• Ho Jin Yao³
• Punit Kumar³
• Tay Yi Wei, Daniel³
• Yang Jianfei³

Lecturers & Adjunct Staff

• Huang Xiaoyang¹ (retired)
• Lam Yee Cheong¹ (retired)
• Leong Kai Choong² (retired)
• Pham Quang Cuong²
• Tor Shu Beng²
• Yeo Swee Hock¹
• Zhong Zhaowei²

A Tradition of Excellence

At NTU MAE, our faculty’s achievements inspire the next generation of engineers to innovate and excel. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding professors for their well-deserved recognition on the global stage.

Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of engineering and excel across borders.

Notes:
¹ Career ranking
² Single year and career ranking
³ Single year ranking

Source : https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/8

(Published : 19 September 2025)