RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Lay Hiang Ling
Synthetic Biology & Industrial Biotechnology
About
Lay Hiang Ling is a research scientist specializing in synthetic biology, enzyme engineering, and industrial biotechnology. Her work focuses on developing sustainable biomanufacturing solutions through enzyme discovery, biochemical characterization, and process optimization.
With a PhD in Synthetic Biology from the National University of Singapore, she has extensive experience spanning enzyme engineering, lipid biotransformation, bioreactor operations, and industrial biotechnology. Her research bridges fundamental biological science and practical applications, supporting the development of scalable and sustainable technologies for next-generation biomanufacturing.
Expertise
Research Approach
Lay Hiang combines synthetic biology, enzyme engineering, and applied biotechnology to develop practical solutions for sustainable manufacturing. Her approach integrates laboratory experimentation, process optimization, and industrial collaboration to translate scientific discoveries into scalable real-world applications.