Message from the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry

发布时间：2016年05月05日 来源：中国化学会

SNIC (Singapore) (http://www.snic.org.sg) was among the eleven founding members of FACS in 1978/9. We are naturally pleased and proud that our "baby" has grown healthily over the past 25 years. It is a reflection of not only the nutrients and nurture provided by member societies like SNIC, but, very importantly, also the inner desire of this baby to progress, succeed and excel. Today, FACS is tirelessly promoting a range of activities like ACC, projects like ACEN, and the awards. These activities are building synergistic effects with our national activities. As Singapore moves further into a knowledge-based economy, we are vigorously developing a range of high value-adding industries such as biomedical, including pharmaceutical, electronic and specialty chemicals, all of which are centrally supported by chemistry and chemists. The evolution of our national science body A*STAR (http://www.a-star.edu.sg) also brought along a number of highly dynamic research institutes such as ICES, IBN, IMRE etc , which are closely connected to the pillar domains of chemistry. The changes in our scientific, technological and economic landscape have provided a springboard for SNIC to move into a new era in which we shall put further emphasis on the development of our quality of life through talent enrichment and knowledge enhancement. As we push the frontier of chemistry and exert the impact of chemistry, we consider FACS a key partner. In fact, it is satisfying to witness the growth of FACS from a fragile baby, to become a wise, caring and resourceful mentor of SNIC.

We therefore are most happy to share your joy and expect more of such celebrations in the years to come.

SNIC Council 2004-2005

President Prof T.S. Andy Hor 
Vice-President Mr Yeoh Guan Huah
Hon Secretary Prof Loh Teck Peng
Hon Treasurer Dr Chin Wee Shong
Hon Asst Secretary Assoc Prof Leong Weng Kee
Hon Asst Treasurer Dr Lam Yulin
Council Members: 
Dr Peter P.K. Chan; Prof Leung Pak Hing; Dr Peck Thian Guan;
Assoc Prof Richard M.W. Wong; Prof Raj Rajagopalan; Dr Keith Carpenter
In conjunction with 
Prof Lee Hian Kee, Head of Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore and immediate-past Hon Secretary of SNIC