2007
COMPETITIONS / ACHIEVEMENTS
BioTech Fair
Award : First Prize
Project Title : Antibacterial properties of lysozymes in plants
Participants : Victor Chang (4F), Jeremy Yap (4F), Alvin Loh (4F) and Low Shi Hou (4F)
Mentor : Mrs Goh-Yip Cheng Wai
Award : Consolation Prize
Project Title : Antibacterial properties of metal oxide nanoparticles
Participants : Lim Jue Min Jeremy (4O)
Mentor : Mrs Koh-Oon Hsiu Leng
Project Title : C. elegans: an assay organism for tests on food preservatives and additives
Participants : Choo Jianhui Bryan (4A), Timothy Tay Yi Sheng (4A), Chan Pengzhou Sherwin (4A)
Mentor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Project Title : Effect of hair keratin on plant growth
Participants : Ler Yong Qin Kenneth (3I), Wong Yuan Hao (3I), Don Yew Wee Jin (3I), Nio Yi Wei Gabriel (3I)
Mentor : Ms Sandra Tan
Project Title : Synthesis of gold nanoparticles and its antibacterial properties
Participants : Tan Jun Lin (4I), Lim Hwa Peng (4I), Aaron Ng (4J)
Mentor : Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
Award : Participation
Project Title : Investigating antioxidant effect on induced mutation on Serratia marcescens
Participants : Har Jie Ren Gerald (3E), Lai Yit Khai (3E), Loh Jun Yan (3E), Daniel Seetoh (3H)
Mentor : Mrs Goh-Yip Cheng Wai
Project Title : Proteomic analysis of the Chinese Red Scorpion (Buthus martensi Karsch) venom
Participants : Koh Yi-Da David (4N), Lim Jia Chen (4N)
Mentor : Mrs Koh-Oon Hsiu Leng
Project Title : Removal of heavy metal ions through arthropods
Participants : Lim Lian Jie (3D), Soh Yu Jie (3D), Zheng Ye Han (3D)Mentor : Ms Jennifer Ting Jeum Shian
Singapore Science and Engineering Fair
Award: Gold
Title: Pro Nazo [The project on Nano Antibacterial Zinc Oxide]
Team members: Wu Yaze 4F, Zhong Jianlin 4E, Chen Shuang 4F
Mentor : Mrs Chu Wei Ling
Co-mentor: Miss Sandra Ta
Title: Anti-Microbial Properties of Natural Extracts against Escherichia coli and Micrococcus lutes
Team members: Kwah Yi Kai 4I, Goh Wei Leong 4I, Leong Jia Qiang 4J
Mentor : Miss Sandra Tan
Award: Bronze
Title: PCO Process on Removing Humic Acid
Team members: Adriel Goh Guang Wei 4I, Tong Zi Heng 4I, Nicholas Ong Wei Rong 4I
Mentor : Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
Title: Converting Heavy Metals into Crystal Material
Team members: Tan Wei Liang Jansen JC1, Low Guanjie JC1, Lin Jianghao JC1
Mentor : Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
Title: Resolution Enhancement of Raman Microscopy
Team members: Qian Zhongjin JC1, Gu Miao JC1
Award : Participation
Title: Antiviral activities of Herbal Extracts
Team members: Ng Zhiguang, JC1, Tan Yuguang, JC1, Leong Shiwei, JC1
Mentor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Title: Investigating the effects of media composition on Z. mobilis fermentation
Team members: Lo Zhengxiang JC1, Teo Ee Der Ada JC1, Luo Wen JC1
Mentor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Title: Effects of ultrasound on disintegration of nasty compounds in sludge
Team members: Leong Yuan Chang JC1
Mentor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Title: Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil
Team members: Teo Chao Tong JC1, Sim Shi Xian JC1, Ang Jia Jun JC1
Mentor : Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Title: A Hybrid Eco-friendly Fertilizer from Eggshell
Team members: Goh Jun Heng JC1, Moses Tan Mong Heng JC1, Ian Sim Yan Ee JC1
Mentor : Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Title: Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Innate Immunity of Carcinoscorpius rotundicanda
Team members: Tay Jia Xi 4I, Tan Wei Jie Eugene 4I, Ang Dun Yang 4J
Mentor : Miss Sandra Tan
Title: Molecular Phylogenetics of South East Asia Orchids
Team members: Pang Wei Pin 4I, Seng Hwee Min Kevin 4I, Tan Wei Han 4I
Mentor : Miss Sandra Tan
Title: Investigating the complications between mixtures of TCM and western medicine
Team members: Huang Yi Kun 4F, Tan Guo Jun 4F, Yang Yuxin 4F
Mentor : Mrs Chu-Chia Wei Ling
Title: Dots and Boxes
Team members: Ho Chuan Khim 4K, Tay Zeng Hao 4K, Wilson Fok 4K
Mentor : Mr Raymond Ng
Title: Which is the most strategic classroom in Hwa Chong Institution
Team members: Koh Shi Xuan 4J, Jason Tan 4J, Derrick Gan 4J
Mentor : Mr Raymond Ng
Title: Study of the efficiency of MIMO transmission technology in wireless Mesh Networks
Team members: Ang Kah Yik JC1, Ong Chin Kiat JC1
Mentor : Mr Yong Jong Shyan
Title: A lab view based investigation of electrical resonance and electromagnetic shielding using Helmoltz coils
Team members: Ow Yam Huo JC1
Mentor : Mr Tan Hock Chye
Green Wave Environmental Care Competition
Award : 3rd Prize ($2,000)
Title : Biopapyrus
Participants : Ng Mingwei, Chiang Cheng Hsien, Im Zhen Jie, Seah Yi Yuan
Teacher-advisor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Award : Commendation Award ($ 500)
Title : new AGE
Participants : Alexander Chan Ho-Young, Desmond Chong Sheng Liang, Cai Yong, Lim Jiawei
Teacher-advisor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Award : Commendation Award ($ 500)
Title : Biodiesel as a viable alternative fuel
Participants : Teo Chao Tong, Ang Jia Jun, Tay Kai-Xian, Sim Shi Xian
Teacher-advisor : Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
East Zone A*STAR Science Fair
Award: Merit
Project Title : Optimum recovery of catechins from various types of tea
Participants : Kevin Lingga Makmur 4F, Ho Zong Jun 4F, Goh Chi Hern 4F, Ong Yi Quan 4G
Mentor: Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Award: Merit
Project Title : Antimicrobial Activity of Silver nanoparticles against E coli
Participants : Ng Zhi Yi 3I, Chong Kai Ren 3I, Lau Wai Keat 3I, Jordan Sim 3I
Mentor: Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
National Science Challenge
Award: participation
Participants: Kwoh Kai Li 3O, Khoo Boyan 3O, Kuan Hongnan 3O, Benjamin Ng 3N, Derek Khu 3M
Teacher-in-charge: Lee Foo Yong
Astrigue
Award : 2nd runner up
Team members: Wang Sihao 4C, Chan Yu Fung 4B, Ong Ming Yang 4M, Sean Goh Jian Hooi 4N
Award : Participation
Team members: Chow Zhi Wan 4H, Tan En Hao 4H, Yeong Ziang 4H, Sylvanus Quek Junwei 4H
19th Chemistry Communication Challenge
Theme : Energy, Chemistry and Society
English Section
Award : 2nd Runner Up (Team 1)
- Solar Cells and Energy Generation
Participants : Jeremy Lim (4O), Jeremy Ang (4N), Lu Yongquan (4N), Li Xiang (4K)
Reserves : Jonathan Lee (4N), Kevin Ng (4N)
Teacher-advisor : Mr Justin Loh Suan Jin
Award : Champion (Team 2)
- Portable Energy Devices
Participants : Koh Liangzhou (4J) Tong Hon Yee (4N) Toh Jia Jun (4N) Sean Goh (4N)
Reserves : Justin Tay (4O)
Teacher-advisor : Mr Justin Loh Suan Jin
Chinese Section
Award : Merit (Team 1)
Participants : Lu Qi (4C) Wang Yu Han (4C) Yang Yi Kun (4C) Zhang Xiao (4C)
Technical Support : Sylvanus Quek Jun Wei (4H)
Teacher-advisors : Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow, Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
Award : 2nd Runner Up (Team 2)
Participants : Yang Yuxin (4F) Wang Shi Zhi (4O) Li Xiaoyi (4J) Cai Yi Tian (4K)
Teacher-advisors : Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow, Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
1st Singapore Chemical Science Fair (10 Mar 07)
Award: Platinum
Title: "Magic Sand", Nano-Structured TiO2 photocatalyst for Water Purification
Participants : Nicholas Ong Wei Rong (4I), Adriel Goh Guang Wei (4I), Tong Zi Heng (4I)
Mentor : Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
Award: Palladium
Title: Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel
Participants : Teo Chao Tong (JC1), Sim Shi Xian (JC1), Ang Jia Jun (JC1), Tay Kai-Xian (JC1)
Mentor : Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Award: Nickel
Title: Effects of Cooking Methods, Temperature, and Time on the Antioxidant Capacities of Shitake Mushrooms
Participants : Liew Wen Jian Adrian (4I), Lim Hwa Peng (4I), Loh Kai Miong (4I), Loh Yun Xuan (4I)
Mentor : Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
Award : Participation
Title: Converting Heavy Metals into Crystal Material
Participants : Tan Wei Liang Jansen (JC1), Low Guanjie (JC1), Lin Jianghao (JC1), Chua Boon Haow (JC1)
Mentor : Mr Vincent Tan Chin Leong
Title: Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Innate Immunity of Carcinoscorpius rotundicanda
Participants : Tay Jia Xi (4I), Tan Wei Jie Eugene (4I), Ang Dun Yang (4J)
Mentor : Ms Sandra Tan
Title: Investigating the Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions using Calcium Alginate and Chlorophyll
Participants : Koh Wei Lun (JC1), Alvin Aw Wei Liang (JC1), Kwan Jian Ting (JC1), Jonathan Goh Yue Chien (JC1)
Mentor : Mrs Seck-Tan Bee Choo