Sungmin (Joseph) Shin is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Nanyang Technological University with a focus on nanotechnology, biomaterials, biophysics, and infectious diseases. Previously, Sungmin received his BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a focus on Sustainability from Purdue University, United States. After completion of his bachelor's degree, Sungmin has worked on several cross-collaboration projects in the energy, oil & gas, logistics, supply chain, and entertainment industries in different parts of the world. He is currently involved in an industry research collaboration project with A*STAR Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) to elucidate the antimicrobial efficacy of eco-friendly antimicrobial compounds.