An esteemed day alongside top #engineering leaders, professors and editors ⭐

 

Dr Jun Long LIM’s figurine at MDPI Singapore’s Engineering Editors’ Salon. limjunlong™

SINGAPORE — I spent an incredibly insightful day at the MDPI Singapore’s Engineering Editors’ Salon, surrounded by a room comprised entirely of the Editorial Board Members, Guest Editors and academic leaders. ⚜️🌟

💡 With the day’s themes centered around responsible AI governance and AI in publishing ✍️, it was a true privilege to delve into these critical conversations alongside established engineering professors from local research ecosystem like from National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

As generative AI continues to reshape academia, establishing robust governance frameworks is no longer optional. It is a necessity! We had an engaging, multi-faceted discussions/presentations tracking the full lifecycle of AI integration in scientific publishing:

✅ Authorship & Manuscript Writing: Setting clear ethical boundaries for how researchers utilize AI as a collaborative tool without compromising academic integrity or original contribution.

✅ Peer Review Process: Reaffirming that peer review relies on the authentic knowledge and subject-matter expertise of human reviewers; manuscripts must never be uploaded into generative AI tools to strictly preserve author confidentiality and data privacy.

✅ Editorial Decision-Making: Defining the human-in-the-loop safeguards required to ensure AI remains a supportive analytical tool, rather than the final arbitrator of acceptance.

Dr Jun Long LIM’s figurine at MDPI Singapore’s Engineering Editors’ Salon. limjunlong™

💭 Engaging with Singapore’s leading academic gatekeepers on these pivotal challenges was both humbling and deeply motivating. A huge thank you to the organizers, MDPI Singapore, for creating a space for such timely dialogue, and to the keynote speakers and distinguished professors for sharing their profound insights on how AI impacts scientific publishing. 🤝

📢 Special shoutout to Sensors for ranking in the 91st percentile of the Instrumentation, Physics and Astronomy Category! Another shoutout to the reviewers and editors supporting me across both my Photonics and Sensors editorial roles. #editorship

Looking forward to seeing how these evolving frameworks will safeguard the integrity of open-access publishing across the global scientific community.

Dr Lim
Serving on the Topical Advisory Panel since 2021
 — A Chapter in My STEM Journey ⚛︎🥼

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#Happy To Be Back At Nanyang Auditorium for NTU Homecoming 2026

⭐ NTU Homecoming 2026

Walking across NTU campus brought back a rush of memories. From late-night lab runs to the long hours spent aligning laser, refining optical fiber sensor research during my PhD days. Attending our EEE workshop in the cozy LT8 was a nostalgic experience—NTU EEE alumni will surely remember the massive cohort sizes back in LT26, LT27, and LKC (406-1010 pax)!

What stood out most wasn’t just how much the campus infrastructure has evolved (like upcoming Jurong Region Line), but the #vibrant energy of the student helpers and newly minted professors. Catching up with fellow alumni and hearing alumni researchers share their real-world impact was a #powerful reminder:

✅ Strong academic roots combined with active industry-governance bridges are what keep our local tech ecosystem thriving. #PhysicalAI

Quick reflections
📌 Fundamentals Endure: Tech stacks change fast, but solid scientific rigor never goes out of style.
📌 Bridging Theory and Practice: Groundbreaking research only reaches its full potential when translated into real-world engineering solutions. Good job DSO 👏🏻
📌 Community Takes Time: Real professional networks aren’t built in a single event. They’re sustained across years of showing up at homecoming.

NTU is where my foundation in engineering was built, but coming back is always about the people and the ongoing journey of giving back. Grateful for where the journey started, and excited to continue supporting the next generation of builders. 🚀

📣 Good to be home! 🦁✨

NTU Alumnus 🎓 Class of 2010 • Class of 2019
—My STEM Journey 🏆

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📚 https://www.ntu.edu.sg

Mark your calendars for 1 July 2026 at NTU! 📅✨

 

SINGAPORE—Join us for an exciting talk on real-world #AI and robotics applications. As an NTU alumnus, it is always great to be back on our #beautiful campus and learning together again.

Whether you are a student, researcher, or tech enthusiast at NTU or nearby, don't miss out on this in-person session. Scan the QR code in the image to RSVP or go to https://shorten.is/seminar1july2026. See you at The Arc ! 🏛️💻—My STEM Journey

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬

🤖 Topic: Autonomy in the Crowd: Deploying Delivery Robots in Southeast Asia’s Human Environments

👤 Speaker: Krishna Murthy Kannan, Head of Engineering, Autonomous Systems Platform and Infrastructure, Grab

📍 Location: The Arc, Level 1, Nanyang Technological University (63 Nanyang Dr, Singapore 636922)

🕚 Date/Time: Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 11:00 AM SGT

🙌 In support of the IEEE Young Professionals Singapore, the IEEE Singapore Section, and the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (ICHMS) 

#NTU #NTUsg #RoboticsAI #NTUAlumni #Engineering #conference #STEM #CommunityBuilder #CommunityMatters #LearningJourney #limjunlong #researcher #projectmanager #research #technology #education #learning #limexploration #singapore #singaporean #fyp #simulcast limjunlong™

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PMI® PMXPO 2026 (Tomorrow Evening 10pm SGT)

SINGAPORE—We spend years building projects’ outcomes in the lab. But the world outside moves faster than our experiments. In my field of research, if your sensor doesn’t interfere with photon ✨, the signal is lost. In project management, it’s the same: if our frameworks don’t account for AI, hybrid teams, and rapid shifts, we’re just optimizing for a reality that might no longer exists. 😵‍💫

📢 Join me tomorrow evening at PMXPO to step out of the silo and see how #leaders in robotics, sustainability, and creative industries are #rewriting the rules right now. The global online event is complimentary and open to all.

You may be interested in these or seeking 7.0 PDU for recertification:
💡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
💡 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀
💡 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 & 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
💡 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁

☑️ Tuning in not to confirm what I know, but to find where my assumptions need updating— 🚀🌐 My PM Journey

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, 26-Mar-2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10.00pm to 2.45am (Next Day 🌙), Singapore Time
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Virtual Live & On-Demand
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: Free (Registration Required)

PMXPO is free and open to any one, PMI members and nonmember! https://na.eventscloud.com/website/61750/home

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#Congratulations to all the Winning and Finalists Teams 🥳🎉

 

SINGAPORE—The 4th Annual Student Competition, organized by the PMI Singapore Chapter at Republic Polytechnic (RP), brought together students from 10+ Institutes of Higher Learning to design, plan, and launch a retail shop in Singapore, applying core 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 project management principles in a real-world context. 

#FlashbackFriday 

I am honored to serve as a judge and impressed by the teams of aspiring 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 ability to
☑️ Frame compelling business cases within tight constraints
☑️ Apply the correct project management tools purposefully 
☑️ Articulate trade-offs between scope, timeline, risk, and stakeholder expectations 

It was a privilege to deliberate alongside fellow judges:
✨ Frankie Shuai | ✨ Alexandre Maret | ✨ Leesun Huh | ✨ Linda Seah

Special shoutout to all the mentors, whose guidance helped students translate theory into thoughtful execution, and to the organizing committee, volunteers, Republic Polytechnic (venue host), and Smartsheet (PMI Singapore Chapter’s annual sponsor) for making the event a success. 🏆💯📈

🙏💙 Big thanks to the Project Management Institute, the PMI Singapore Chapter and the PMI Singapore Chapter Academic Outreach for the opportunity to serve as a judge once again. Witnessing the discipline, curiosity, and collaborative spirit of these future project leaders reaffirms what makes this profession so vital. —My PM Journey

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Some Circles Just Keep Coming Back Positively at MBS ✨

 

SINGAPORE—The 48th AGM edition of the IEEE Singapore Section was held at the iconic Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. I found myself in that rare kind of ballroom: where handshakes turn into “what are you doing now?”, that quiet nod across the room, and networking tea over family, failed experiments, and manuscript review processes. 

So glad to reconnect with IEEE #leadership, world top universities professors, researchers, old friends, #passionate volunteers and STEM students who are contributing to different technology verticals and education sectors in Singapore. Special shoutout to all those who always stood beside me and now I could finally thank them in person. 🙏

🎁🎉 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬

Moments like these remind me: technical (research) communities aren’t just about publishing papers and applying grant projects. They’re about sharing expert knowledge and continuity of trust, standards, and shared purpose. 

The dinner was fabulous. Seriously, well done to the team and leadership by Dr Michael Ong, Chair, IEEE Singapore Section. This community has shaped my career in ways no CV can capture. It’s where I learned that rigor and kindness aren’t opposites, they’re requirements.

Grateful to still be part of this STEM ecosystem and the wider 500,000-strong IEEE global community: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 🚀🌐 —𝘔𝘺 𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘔 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 

#IEEE #Engineering #STEM #CommunityBuilder #CommunityMatters #LearningJourney #limjunlong #researcher #projectmanager #research #technology #education #learning #limexploration #singapore #singaporean #fyp 

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#Honored to be Part of a Community Dedicated to Children's Wellbeing 🌟

 

SINGAPORE—I’m #grateful to receive a lovely certificate package and thoughtful reading materials from Singapore Children's Society (SCS). Being included in their 1000 Philanthropists programme is a meaningful recognition that reflects their mission to bring relief and happiness to children-in-need. 🧸💛

💬 What resonates deeply with me is how this special initiative unites supporters into a committed community dedicated to making a lasting difference in children's lives. The programme's focus on creating awareness and advocating for the wellbeing of children and youth through meaningful engagement truly embodies the spirit of collective care. 

The certificate, signed by Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, Mr Teo Chee Hean, and Chairman CSC, Mr Koh Choon Hui, reminds me of the importance of standing alongside 1373 philanthropists and 434 enterprises that champion our most vulnerable #community members with compassion and dedication. 🤗🤲 Grateful to be part of this journey toward building a more caring society for every child. SCS deserves our wholehearted support.—My Community Service Journey ✨

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