NUS Department of Food Science and Technology

🎉 Congratulations to our students on their outstanding achievements at the International Asia-Pacific Cardiometabolic Syndrome Congress 2026 ( ), held in Seoul, South Korea from 29 - 30 May 2026!

The Asia-Pacific Cardiometabolic Syndrome Congress brings together world-renowned scholars and leading professionals across cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, nutrition, sports medicine and public health to share the latest advances in cardiometabolic health, clinical practices, and the future of cardiometabolic care. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of four of our students:
• Nicole Wong (PhD candidate) - Young Investigator Award for Young Investigator Oral Competition (1st place)
• Zi Ning Leong (PhD candidate) - Travel Award for Mini Oral Competition
• Justine Won (Final Year Honours) - Travel Award for Oral Competition
• Kyli Tan (Final Year Honours) - Travel Award for Mini Oral Competition

Notably, Nicole emerged as the winner of the Young Investigator Oral Competition, securing 1st place among six selected competitors. In addition, Justine and Kyli were recipients of the NUS Faculty of Science Global Explorer Grant. 🥳

These achievements reflect the dedication, excellence, and global impact of our students’ research. We congratulate Nicole, Zi Ning, Justine, and Kyli, as well as their supervisor Dr Kim Jung Eun on this remarkable accomplishment. 🎊

✨ Good and Safe Lab Practices Awards 2025 ✨

At NUS Food Science and Technology, safety is at the core of everything we do in our laboratories. Upholding strong safety practices is essential not only for protecting our community, but also for enabling high-quality research and learning.

We are proud to recognise the recipients of the Good and Safe Lab Practices Awards 2025, who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

Award Recipients:
🥇 1st Place: Poh Mei Chi
🥈 2nd Place: Yap Ai Che
🥉 3rd Place: Heng Chin Wee
🥉 4th Place: Koh Rui En
🥉 5th Place: Sarah Chua
🥉 6th Place: Chen Guo

We also recognise 3 Outstanding Safety Leads, who went above and beyond in fostering a culture of safety within our labs:

🏅 Josephine Phang
🏅 Ge Yuxing
🏅 Yang Shuqi

👏 Congratulations to all our awardees, and thank you for your dedication to maintaining a safe and responsible laboratory environment. Let us continue to prioritise safety in all that we do.

Last weekend, we were delighted to welcome prospective students to our FST Department Engagement Day 2026—an opportunity to experience what Food Science and Technology at NUS is all about.

Designed as a more personal and hands-on experience, the day gave students the chance to go beyond what they may have seen or heard through websites, talks, and open houses, and experience FST firsthand. From engaging activities at the FST Society booth to interactive lab tours, participants were able to immerse themselves in our learning environment and discover the work we do in FST.

The programme also featured a sharing and Q&A session by Dr Alvin Loo, offering valuable insights into the academic journey and opportunities within the department.

We hope our visitors enjoyed the experience, made meaningful connections, and left with a deeper understanding of what it means to be part of the NUS FST community. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of food scientists!

🎉 Congratulations to Goh Tze Ning, Melody, recipient of the Nestlé Scholarship (AY2025/2026 to AY2027/2028)!

The Nestlé Scholarship was recently presented during the NUS FST Industry Day 2026 by Dr Allan Lim, Head of Open Innovation at Nestlé R&D Center. Established in 2001, this prestigious award recognises an outstanding Year 2 FST student, selected through a rigorous and competitive process conducted by the Nestlé panel.

As part of the scholarship, the recipient will also have the opportunity to undertake an internship with Nestlé next year, gaining valuable industry exposure and professional development.

We warmly congratulate Melody on this achievement and sincerely appreciate Nestlé for their continued commitment to nurturing student excellence and supporting future talent.

NUS Department of Food Science and Technology was pleased to host an information session with Barry Callebaut on their Graduate Trainee Programme, where our students gained valuable insights into the company’s mission and values, as well as the structure of the programme.

The session helped students better understand the programme, the skills and attributes valued in early-career talent, and the regional opportunities available through rotation projects. We were also privileged to hear directly from Dr Liu Yeting, an NUS FST alumni and Vice President at Barry Callebaut (Cacao Coatings CoE and Customer Innovation & Technical Services, AMEA). We were also glad to have Barry Callebaut’s Graduate Trainees from previous batches, along with the programme’s hiring manager, share more about the roles and opportunities available. We appreciated the meaningful engagement during the sharing and networking segment.

Eligible graduating students or fresh graduates who are interested in launching a regional career in the cocoa and chocolate industry are encouraged to explore and apply for the Barry Callebaut Graduate Trainee Programme.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Barry Callebaut team for taking the time to visit NUS and for generously sharing their perspectives and experiences with our students. We look forward to continued engagement and future collaborations.

Thank you for joining us at NUS FST Industry Day 2026!

We were delighted to host another year of FST Industry Day, bringing together our graduating students and valued industry partners. This annual event provides a platform for students to explore career opportunities and for employers to connect with emerging talent in food science and technology.

Our sincere appreciation goes out to all our industry partners for taking the time to join us, share your insights, and support our students. Special thanks to our guest speakers Dr Joel Aik from Singapore Food Agency, Ms Tang Sue-Anne from Enterprise Singapore, Dr Aparna Venkatesh from Bühler Group, Mr Kok Wei Beh from Cargill, and Dr Allan Lim from Nestlé.

We hope our industry partners had meaningful interactions and discovered promising future hires, and that our students gained valuable insights while building strong connections.

We look forward to strengthening these partnerships and continuing to support our students as they embark on their professional journeys.

🎙️ NUS FST Alumni Career Talk & Fireside Chat, come join us for an Inspiring Evening! 🔥

17th FST Society proudly presents our Alumni Career Fireside Chat, moderated by Dr Vinayak, where you’ll get the chance to hear from 3 distinguished guests and gain valuable insights in an intimate, engaging setting.

✨ Meet Our Guests:
👩‍🔬 Ms Wu Manchao - Manager at Temasek Poly in Food Nutrition & Culinary Science
👨‍💼 Mr Herman Teo - Deputy Director at SFA (Singapore Food Agency)
👩‍⚕️ Dr Gabrielle Koh - Group leader at Nestle (leading a team of scientists and technologists)

Get ready for an enriching session filled with meaningful conversations, personal experiences, and valuable takeaways from our speakers’ journeys. Whether you're exploring career paths or looking for inspiration, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

📌 Event Details:
Date: 31 March 2026
Time: 6.15 PM – 8.30 PM
Venue: Faculty of Science, S16-03-06

🎟️ Limited slots available, don’t miss out!
👉 Register now: https://nusync.nus.edu.sg/survey_builder?embed=1&uid=a397f259-1bd6-11f1-8092-06adae5a1497 (Sign-ups will close on 26 March 2026, 2359)

We look forward to seeing you there! 🔥✨
P.S. Dinner will be provided!😋