Researcher

Sharon Mui Ling Nai
Senior Principal Scientist and Director, A*STAR Additive Innovation Centre (AIC)
A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech)Sharon Nai is a Senior Principal Scientist at the A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech). She is also the Director of the A*STAR Additive Innovation Centre (AIC), a key translational hub supported by the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC). Nai holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore. With expertise in additive and advanced manufacturing, Nai has led numerous collaborative R&D projects with both local and international industry partners, translating research into industrial applications and establishing joint labs with the industry. Nai has authored two books, contributed to two book chapters, published 150 peer-reviewed journal papers and filed two patents. Her contributions to the field have earned recognition, including the SG100 Women in Tech Award in 2021 and the A*STAR Fellow in 2023.
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