Energy storage · Research Leader
Shirley Meng: UChicago to NTU
Shirley Meng joined Nanyang Technological University in Singapore from the University of Chicago in July 2026. A continuing affiliation is retained with the University of Chicago.
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Stated policy reasons
"I've always been an internationalist, and I think that Singapore is a place where people can collaborate, regardless of what country you come from." (Science, May 2026, in an article reporting she is leaving because the US turned away from decarbonization and over immigration restrictions on Chinese-born scientists)
About Shirley Meng
Shirley Meng studies materials and technologies for energy storage.
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- NTU SingaporeApr 2026Tier A · Primary sourceRenowned energy storage scientist to join NTU as Vice President for IndustryApr 2026
NTU Singapore · Tier A · Primary source
- Science (AAAS)Tier B · ReportingPushed by Trump policies, top U.S. battery scientist is moving to Singapore
Science (AAAS) · Tier B · Reporting
- LinkedIn (Shirley Meng)Apr 2026Tier A · Primary sourceTwenty-five years ago, I left Singapore for the United States…Apr 2026
LinkedIn (Shirley Meng) · Tier A · Primary source
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