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NTU vice-president Kuan Jimmy Hsia leaves Singapore for new Chinese university

NTU vice-president Kuan Jimmy Hsia leaves Singapore for new Chinese university
South China Morning Post Thursday 06 August 2026, 01:00 UTC By Shi Huang 1 min read
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The career of Kuan Jimmy Hsia, a prominent researcher in interdisciplinary mechanics, has long spanned two worlds – he is a laser-focused scientist and a skilled administrator who unites fields and stakeholders. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Hsia has published more than 100 papers and made substantial contributions in the fields of high-temperature deformation, micro/nano mechanics and biomaterials. Hsia has also served as associate...

The career of Kuan Jimmy Hsia, a prominent researcher in interdisciplinary mechanics, has long spanned two worlds – he is a laser-focused scientist and a skilled administrator who unites fields and stakeholders. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Hsia has published more than 100 papers and made substantial contributions in the fields of high-temperature deformation, micro/nano mechanics and biomaterials. Hsia has also served as associate vice-chancellor...
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