Researcher

Kui Yao
Senior Principal Scientist and Senior Group Leader
Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)Kui Yao is a Senior Principal Scientist and Senior Group Leader for Piezo Tech at A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE). His research focuses on advanced piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials, and the sensors and transducers enabled by these materials, including their applications for structural and condition monitoring, ultrasonic and photoacoustic detection and diagnosis, healthcare, and noise and vibration mitigation.
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