As a PhD research student and Chemistry tutor, Wee Kong has received numerous scholastic awards for his achievements in his academic pursues. These include the following accolades:

Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship 2015 - Present
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biological Chemistry with 1st Class Honours 2015
A*STAR Chairman's Honours List 2013/2014
JC2 Academic Achievement Award 3 H2 Distinctions 2008 GCE 'A' Level Examination
Regent Secondary School's Top Five Students in GCE 'O'Levels 2006
SAC Good Performance Award 2007
Edusave Scholarship 2002 - 2006

As a researcher, Wee Kong extensively explore the use of novel multifunctional hybrid nanoparticles to eradicate cancer.

Wee Kong is also an experienced tutor for CM3031-Organic Reaction Mechanism & Synthesis (Year 3 University Module) and CM2031-Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry (Year 2 University Module).

Wee Kong is a Toastmaster with NanyangScholars Toastmasters Club, recognized by Toastmasters International and he is committed to improving his public speaking as well as presentation skills.

For more information, www.ntu.edu.sg/home/zhaoyanli/Yanli_Zhao_Research_Group/Welcome.html