Student Awards

Students at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences have won the following awards in recognition of their academic excellence and other noteworthy achievements.

National and International Awards

NameProgrammeYearAward
Phan Huu AnMathematical and Computer Sciences2024Grand First Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Tran Thang LongMathematical Sciences2024First Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Pham Thanh PhongMathematical Sciences2024Second Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Phan Huu AnMathematical and Computer Sciences2023Grand First Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Tan Shao ZheMathematical Sciences2023Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Pham Van Long PhuocMathematical Sciences2022First Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Song RuiqiMathematical Sciences2022Second Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Tan Shao Zhe, Chan Joshua Juan YinMathematical Sciences2022Second Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Khor Sze ChongMathematical and Computer Sciences2021Second Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Rivaldo Billy SebastianMathematical Sciences2021Second Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Teo Hau TianPhysics with Second Major in Mathematical Sciences2021Second Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Yu XiaomingMathematical Sciences2021Second Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Chan RicPhysics and Mathematical Sciences2021Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Loh Jia Sheng ColinMathematical Sciences2021Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Jasraj SinghMathematical and Computer Sciences2021Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
He YutianMathematical Sciences2021Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Johan ChrisnataMathematical Sciences2020ISITA2020 Best Student Paper Award
Zihao Li, Jinyan Liu, Shengxin Liu, and Xinhang LuMathematical Sciences2020Outstanding Student Paper Award, AAAI Conference at Artificial Intelligence
Kon Wen YuPhysics2019Global Winner for Mathematics and Physics, The Undergraduate Awards
Shi Luozi​Mathematical Sciences2019First Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Camille Mau​Mathematical Sciences2019Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Tang Xiaowei​Mathematical Sciences2019Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Ng Zi Xuan​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2019Gold medal in Chemical Laboratory Technology, WorldSkills Singapore
Ha Quang Trung​Physics2018Regional Winner (Asia) in Mathematics & Physics, The Undergraduate Awards
Shi LuoziMathematical Sciences2018Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Jeremy Lim Zhen JiePhysics2017Global Winner in Mathematics & Physics, The Undergraduate Awards
Camille MauMathematical Sciences2017Third Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students
Tan Pin LinMathematical Sciences2017Third Place, Simon Marais Mathematics Competition
Tan Pin LinMathematical Sciences2016First Prize, International Mathematics Competition for University Students

Academic Awards

Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal

The Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal is awarded to the top graduating student in each of the School's programmes of study every year.

NameProgrammeYear
Khor Sze ChongMathematical and Computer Sciences2024
Fong Wan HangPhysics and Applied Physics2024
Cheng ZhengxingMathematical Sciences2023
Ng Jing YangPhysics and Applied Physics2023
How Wei BinChemistry and Biological Chemistry​2022
Matthew Ng Cheng EnMathematical Sciences​2022
Nur Amalina Lai Shan ShanPhysics and Applied Physics​2022
Lin Min HtooChemistry and Biological Chemistry​​2021
Wong Yun MingPhysics and Applied Physics​​2021
​Hua Shanshan​Mathematical Sciences​​2021
​Ramesh Krishna​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​​2020
Tan Guan Hoe​Mathematics and Economics​​2020
​Sun BohaoMathematical Sciences​​2020
​Zaw Lin Htoo​​Physics and Applied Physics​​​2020
Seah Xin Yun​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​​2019
​Jin YeMathematics and Economics​​​2019
Ooi Wen Rui KennethMathematical Sciences​2019
Kon Wen Yu​​Physics and Applied Physics​​2019​
Lim Wei Chiat​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2018​
Nguwi Jiang Yu​Mathematics and Economics​​2018
Sim Jun Yi Elwin​Mathematical Sciences​2018​
Erico Tjoa​Physics and Applied Physics​​2018​
​Muhammad Shafiq Bin Mohd Yusof​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2017
​Qin JinMathematics and Economics​​2017
​Toh Zhao ZhiMathematical Sciences​2017
​Erickson TjoaPhysics and Applied Physics​2017
Koh Sher Lin Charlynn​​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2016
Zheng Rulan​Mathematics and Economics​2016
Su Yi​Mathematical Sciences​2016
​Lim Hong Ming​Physics and Applied Physics​2016
Tay Wei Peng DillonChemistry and Biological Chemistry​2015
Jin Chuqing​Mathematics and Economics​2015
​Zou Xi​Mathematical Sciences​2015
​I Wayan Gede Tanjung Krisnanda​Physics and Applied Physics​2015
He JingxiChemistry and Biological Chemistry2014
Guan MingyangMathematics and Economics2014
Ong JunjieMathematical Sciences2014
Natsume YukiApplied Physics2014
Ang Yuen SiangApplied Physics2013
Hu ZhongchenMathematics and Economics2013
Leng Wei LinChemistry and Biological Chemistry2013
Yang EndongMathematical Sciences2013
Hou XiaoluMathematical Sciences2012
Ma Ka KuiPhysics2012
Shao JialiMathematics and Economics2012
Tessensohn Eugene MalcolmChemistry and Biological Chemistry2012
Dou LiyuMathematics and Economics2011
Liu MeiMathematical Sciences2011
Ngiam Song WeePhysics2011
Teo Hui HianChemistry and Biological Chemistry2011
Er Chern HanPhysics2010
Dai ChenyuanMathematics and Economics2010
Lau CharmaineChemistry and Biological Chemistry2010
Vo Thanh HuanMathematical Sciences2010
Cheng TianyinMathematical Sciences2009
Liew Rou ShenChemistry and Biological Chemistry2009
Ma RuichaoPhysics2009
Edbert Jarvis SiePhysics2008
Nguyen Dang KhoaMathematical Sciences2008

 

Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award

Formerly known as the University Scholars Award, the Koh Boon Hwee Scholars Award highlights students who have demonstrated excellent academic performance, leadership ability, conduct, and potential for contributing to society.

NameProgrammeYear
Tang Yi QwanMathematical and Computer Sciences2024
​Lin Min HtooChemistry and Biological Chemistry2021
​Tan Yee ChiehChemistry and Biological Chemistry2020
Seah Xin Yun​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2019
Goh You Hui​Mathematical Sciences​​2019
Muhammad Shafique Bi Hamid​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2016
Tay Wee Shan​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry2016
Delwin Kurnia LimasMathematical Sciences2014
Ong JunjieMathematical Sciences2014
Ang Yuen SiangApplied Physics2013
Xie ShihanMathematics and Economics2013
Nelly Ng Huei YingPhysics2012
Chiang Qi Ming AaronMathematical Sciences2011
Ngiam Song WeePhysics2011
Wang ShengtaoPhysics2011
Cheng TianyinMathematical Sciences2009
Foo Shi JiaChemistry and Biological Chemistry2009
PurnawirmanPhysics2009
Ren FeiChemistry and Biological Chemistry2009
Edbert Jarvis SiePhysics2008

 

Shell Eastern Petroleum Gold Medal cum Cash Award

The Shell Eastern Petroleum Gold Medal cum Cash Award is awarded to outstanding undergraduates in the Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry and the Division of Physics and Applied Physics.

NameProgrammeYear
Fong Wan HangPhysics2024
Ng Jing YangPhysics2023
Chen Ru Ting JaslynChemistry and Biological Chemistry2022
Teo Hau TianPhysics2022
Justin Mah Jian QiangChemistry and Biological Chemistry2021
Wong Yun MingPhysics2021
Chua Hong Yang, DarienChemistry and Biological Chemistry2020
​Zaw Lin HtooPhysics​2020
​Fiona HaninditaChemistry and Biological Chemistry​2019
Kon Wen Yu​Physics2019
Lim Wei ChiatChemistry and Biological Chemistry2018
Erico TjoaPhysics​2018
​Tan Yu HuiChemistry and Biological Chemistry2017
​Song JunxianPhysics2017
Tan Jiaying LisaChemistry and Biological Chemistry2016
​​Anthony Tan Kok ChengApplied Physics2016
Lim Wei QiChemistry and Biological Chemistry2015
​Nguyen Tin NghiaPhysics2015
Lim Yu ZhiChemistry and Biological Chemistry2014
​Natsume YukiPhysics2014
Lee Hiang KweeChemistry and Biological Chemistry2013
​Tran Cong MinhPhysics2013
​Cheng Jun KeeChemistry and Biological Chemistry2012
Nelly Ng Huei YingPhysics2012
​Lv YunboChemistry and Biological Chemistry2011
Wang ShengtaoPhysics2011
Jin MengyiChemistry and Biological Chemistry2010
​Petrashyk AndriyPhysics2010
​Jefri Sanusi TeguhChemistry and Biological Chemistry2009
PurnawirmanPhysics2009
​Tan Li HueyChemistry and Biological Chemistry2008

 

Singapore Mathematical Society Gold Medal cum Book Prize

The Singapore Mathematical Society Gold Medal cum Book Prize is awarded to outstanding undergraduates in the Division of Mathematical Sciences.

NameYear
Khor Sze Chong2024
Teh Yu Xuan2023
Teo Jia Xuan, Joven2022
Fang Xiaowei​2021
Camille Mau​2020
​Xiao Fengtong​2019
Tan Pin Lin2018
Cai Yuyang2017
​Wong Dai Quan2016
Ivan Wangsaciptalingga2015
​Keng Mi Jun2014
Do Duc Tai2013
Chan Swee Kong2012
Yang Lu2011
Tan Ming Ming2010
Wang Jingxi2009

Singapore Mathematical Society Medal in Mathematical Sciences

The Singapore Mathematical Society Medal in Mathematical Sciences, endowed by the Singapore Mathematical Society, is awarded to the graduate student with the best PhD thesis in Mathematical Sciences.

NameYear
Li Zihao2025
Zhang Meiqiao2025
Xiang Qikun2024
Lei Qian2023
Johan Chrisnata2022
Zhang Zhixiang2022
Wang Haoyang2021
Zhang Ruixue2020
Peng Mengjiao2019
​Yuan Chen2018
​Han Xiao2017

 

Materials Research Society Medal in Physics

The Materials Research Society Medal in Physics, endowed by the Materials Research Society of Singapore, is awarded to the graduate student with the best PhD thesis in physics.

NameYear
Yang Jinlin2025
Jia Junxiang2024
Liu Guigeng2023
Mahajan Shivam2022
Xue Haoran2021
​Do Thi Thu Ha2020
​Xin Mingjie​2019
Cong Longqing​2018
Kwong Changchi​2017
Candrasekhar Murapaka​2015
​Zou Xingquan​2013
Chen Rui​2012

 

KK Phua Gold Medal

This award is given to graduating students with the most outstanding research work for the BSc in Physics / Applied Physics or BSc in Mathematical Sciences programmes.

NameYear
Chan Joshua Juan Yin2024
Zhang Tianyu2023

 

Ng Kong Beng Best Project Prize in Mathematical Sciences

This award is given to graduating students with best performance in their final year projects in the Division of Mathematical Sciences.

NameYear
Chen Zeyi2024
Zhang Tianyu2023
Matthew Ng Cheng En2022
Lim Enhui2021
​Li Yongming2020
Xin Luyin2019
Renon Lim2018
Jeven Syatriadi2017
​Adrian Prayoga2016
​Doan Minh Luan2015
Hu Bingyang2014
Wayne Isaac Tan Uy2013
Wong Shao Ming Zenas2012
Le Quang Nhat2011
Ng Wen Zheng Terence2010
Nguyen Dang Khoa2008

 

World Scientific Prizes in Physics and Applied Physics

The World Scientific Prizes in Physics and Applied Physics are awarded to the best students in theoretical and laboratory courses during their first and second years of study in the Division of Physics and Applied Physics.

NameYearAward
Tay Yi Cong2024Year 1 Overall
Ko Wen Ning
2024
Year 1 Experimental
Song Kailin
2024
Year 2 Overall
Loh Zhang Chao, Xavier
2024
Year 2 Experimental
Song Kailin
2023
Year 1 Overall
Loh Zhang Chao, Xavier
2023
Year 1 Experimental
Nathan Teo Qi Xuan
2023
Year 2 Overall
Lee Zhe Weng
2023Year 2 Experimental
Kong Wai Seng
2022
Year 1 Overall
Bryan Lim Teng Siang
2022
Year 1 Experimental
Lo Hsuan
2022
Year 1 Overall
Yang Guangzhao
2022
Year 2 Overall
Fong Wan Hang
2022Year 2 Experimental
Lo Hsuan
2021
Year 1 Overall
Darren Lim Chin Yao
2021
Year 1 Experimental
Ng Jing Yang
2021
Year 2 Overall
Lum Ying Hong
2021Year 2 Experimental
Wong Cheng Yi
2020
Year 1 Overall
Sherman Teo Xuwei
2020
Year 1 Experimental
Chen Jianjun
2020
Year 2 Overall
Teo Hau Tian
2020Year 2 Experimental

 

Ling Yu Chich-Chen Siew Chee Award in Mathematical Sciences

This award is given to deserving undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the Mathematical Sciences to support opportunities for overseas learning.

NameYear
 Sheldon How Jun Hai2024
Chung Ming Hean Gabriel2023
Chan Luo Xi2022

 

Tan Chun Ghee Book Prize

This award is given to graduating students who have shown exceptional performance in their semester-long internship for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences or the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics and Applied Physics.

NameYear
Lee Cai Ping2024
Skyxis Tan2023

 

Operational Research Society of Singapore (ORSS) Book Prize

This award is given to outstanding undergraduate students in the Division of Mathematical Sciences  pursuing programmes related to data analytics or operations research.

NameYear
Zhu Yicheng2023
Song Yuli2022
Zhang Tianyu2021

 

School Awards

SPMS Teaching Assistant Award

NameDivisionYear
Ng Kai XiangMathematical Sciences2024
Chen ZiwenMathematical Sciences2024
Edwin Tan Pei MingPhysics and Applied Physics2024
Loganantham KuppanPhysics and Applied Physics2024
Linus Ker Jian TingMathematical Sciences2023
Chey Chun FeiMathematical Sciences2023
Edwin Tan Pei MingPhysics and Applied Physics2023
Rebecca Chung Ru BynPhysics and Applied Physics2023
Linus Ker Jian TingMathematical Sciences2022
Shawn Aw Wee ChongMathematical Sciences2022
Alexander Paul PetrovicPhysics and Applied Physics2022
Thung Yi TianPhysics and Applied Physics2022
Pang Jia HaoChemistry and Biological Chemistry2021
Teo Hong Xiang RonaldChemistry and Biological Chemistry2021
Linus Ker Jian TingMathematical Sciences2021
Ng Kai XiangMathematical Sciences2021
Edwin Tan Pei MingPhysics and Applied Physics2021
He LianjiePhysics and Applied Physics2021
Muhammad Shafiq Bin Mohd Yusof
Chemistry and Biological Chemistry2020
Raymond Shi Rongsheng
Chemistry and Biological Chemistry2020
Hua ShanshanMathematical Sciences2020
Wilton KimMathematical Sciences2020
Woo Chin JianMathematical Sciences2020
Hasan MehediPhysics and Applied Physics2020
Vismara LucaPhysics and Applied Physics2020
Chang Jun JieChemistry and Biological Chemistry​2019
Tay Wee Shan​​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2019
​Wilton Kim​Mathematical Sciences​2019
Nicol Leong​Mathematical Sciences2019
Leong Wui Seng​​Physics and Applied Physics​2019
Huang Zumeng​​Physics and Applied Physics​2019​
Abdul Sadeer Bin Abd Salam​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry2018
​Teo Hong Xiang RonaldChemistry and Biological Chemistry2018
​Zhang Yichi​Mathematical Sciences​2018
​Ivan Tjuawinata​Mathematical Sciences​2018
Lai Weijia, Joel​Physics and Applied Physics2018
​Edwin Tan Pei Ming​Physics and Applied Physics​​2018
​Csokas Daniel​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2017
​Wong Zheng-Zing Jonathan​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2017​
Sun Chenyu​Mathematical Sciences​2017​
​Ronald Koh Joon Wei​Mathematical Sciences​2017​
Edwin Tan Pei MingPhysics and Applied Physics2017​
Wu Shiguang, Gabriel​Physics and Applied Physics​2017​
Wong Zheng-Zing Jonathan​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2016
​Lim Jia Hui​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2016
​Ronald Koh Joon Wei​Mathematical Sciences2016
​Ho Thi Phuong Nhi​Mathematical Sciences​2016
​Liu ZhengPhysics and Applied Physics​2016
Zeng MengPhysics and Applied Physics2016
Ang Chung Yen​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry2015
Aw Junxin​Chemistry and Biological Chemistry​2015
​Ronald Koh Joon Wei​Mathematical Sciences2015
Zhang Yichi​Mathematical Sciences​2015
​Lau Soo Yen​Physics and Applied Physics​2015
​Edwin Tan Pei MingPhysics and Applied Physics​2015
​Aw JunxinChemistry and Biological Chemistry2014
Koh Peng Fei JacksonChemistry and Biological Chemistry​2014
Poh WencinMathematical Sciences​2014
Quek Jia Hao​Mathematical Sciences2014
Lau Soo Yen​Physics and Applied Physics​2014
​Saw Vee Liem​Physics and Applied Physics​2014
Gan Jun Hao KennardChemistry and Biological Chemistry2013
Sivarajan s/o KasinathanChemistry and Biological Chemistry2013
Kiah Han MaoMathematical Sciences2013
Zhang YichiMathematical Sciences2013
Ridwan Bin Salim SanadPhysics and Applied Physics2013
Saw Vee-LiemPhysics and Applied Physics2013
Yang XiangyuanChemistry and Biological Chemistry2012
Gan Jun Hao KennardChemistry and Biological Chemistry2012
Andrii PetrashykMathematical Sciences2012
Michael Thomas PadillaMathematical Sciences2012
Er Chern HanPhysics and Applied Physics2012
Saw Vee-LiemPhysics and Applied Physics2012
Chok Yew KeongChemistry and Biological Chemistry2011
Matthew Philip DuffyChemistry and Biological Chemistry2011
Hong ZhaopingMathematical Sciences2011
Keshav Rao KiniMathematical Sciences2011
Chong You QuanPhysics and Applied Physics2011
Ngiam Song WeePhysics and Applied Physics2011
Sivarajan s/o KasinathanChemistry and Biological Chemistry2010
Stephen SanjayaChemistry and Biological Chemistry2010
Tan YinMathematical Sciences2010
Yi PengMathematical Sciences2010
Leong Hon WaiPhysics and Applied Physics2010
Ma YunPhysics and Applied Physics2010

SPMS MSc Academic Excellence Award

These awards recognise graduating postgraduate students from the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) who have achieved exceptional academic excellence throughout their studies.

NameYearProgrammeAward
Yang Shujing2025MSc in AnalyticsSPMS MSc Academic Excellence Award 2024
Melody Ceria Kasih2025MSc in Financial TechnologySPMS MSc Academic Excellence Award 2024
Krisiphala Sosrodimulyo2025MSc in Precision Scientific InstrumentationSPMS MSc Academic Excellence Award 2024
Wang Haowen2025MSc in Precision Scientific InstrumentationSPMS MSc Academic Excellence Award 2024

 

SPMS Outstanding Undergraduate Award

These awards recognize graduating SPMS students who have made an outstanding impact for the School and/or their peers, through participation in student life, outreach, service, community engagement, or other activities.

Prior to December 2022, it was called the SPMS Student of the Year Award.

NameYearAward
Josephine See Si Yu2024SPMS Outstanding Undergraduate Award 2023 (Overall Winner)
Soh Chuen Han Kerwin2024SPMS Outstanding Undergraduate Award 2023 (Outstanding Service)
Tan Fei2024SPMS Outstanding Undergraduate Award 2023 (Outstanding Achievement)
Lionel Lim Rui Qi2023SPMS Outstanding Undergraduate Award 2023 (Overall Winner)
Qiu Kaiwei2023SPMS Outstanding Undergraduate Award 2023 (Outstanding Service)
Do Xuan Long2023SPMS Outstanding Undergraduate Award 2023 (Outstanding Achievement)
Norman Koo Tze Wei2022SPMS Student of the Year 2022
Dervin Rochi2022SPMS Student of the Year 2022 (Outstanding Service)
Soe Gon Yee Thant2022SPMS Student of the Year 2022 (Outstanding Achievement)
Wong Wei Xiang Alvin2021SPMS Student of the Year 2021
Fong Wei Jie2021SPMS Student of the Year 2021 (Outstanding Service)
Julianna Yap Shi Rui2021SPMS Student of the Year 2021 (Outstanding Achievement)
Kleeve Hoi Wei Ren2020SPMS Student of the Year 2020
Tan Cheryl2020SPMS Student of the Year 2020 (Outstanding Service)
Ng Zi Xuan2020SPMS Student of the Year 2020 (Outstanding Achievement)
​Pong Zhi Yi​2019​SPMS Student of the Year 2019
Chua Yi Da​2019SPMS Student of the Year 2019 (Outstanding Character)
​Muhammad Farhan Bin Juraimi2019​SPMS Student of the Year 2019 (Outstanding Service)
Joel Lim Yi Jie2018SPMS Student of the Year 2018
Jenny Goh Hui Yi2018SPMS Student of the Year 2018 (Outstanding Service)
Wang Lei2018SPMS Student of the Year 2018 (Outstanding Character)
Wong Ming-Le2017SPMS Student of the Year 2017

 

Staff Recreation Club Book Prize

This award is given to outstanding final year students who have achieved the highest marks in their final year projects for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences and Economics.

NameProgrammeYear
Magdalene Lim Hui QiMathematics and Economics2024
Panwar SamayMathematics and Economics2023
Tan Zhi En, JoshuaMathematics and Economics​​​2022
Cheryl Ng Tsuei YiMathematics and Economics​​​2021
​Tan Guan HoeMathematics and Economics​​​2020
​Valerie Evangelin LaurentMathematics and Economics​​​2019
Ng Qin Hui​Mathematics and Economics​​​2018
Chen ZhangMathematics and Economics​​​2017
Chen ZiwenMathematics and Economics​​​2016
​Zhanbulatuly MedetMathematics and Economics​​​2015
Ririn TaufikMathematics and Economics​​​2014