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Upgraded AMBER System Installed at Gardens by the Bay to Enhance Insect Monitoring
Insect populations are declining worldwide, yet our understanding remains limited due to scarce long-term monitoring, particularly in...
liyuenchiew
Aug 302 min read


🔬 Strengthening Taxonomic Capacity in Southeast Asia: TEE Lab at the JSPS Meeting in Hiroshima
Group photo with Dr. Teruo Ochi, Dr. Masahiro Kon, Dr. Tetsuro Hosaka, Dr. Showtaro Kakizoe, and Dr. Tomohiro Watazu. Photo 2025, Chiew...
liyuenchiew
Aug 122 min read


Biodiversity in the city: TEE Lab research featured in The Straits Times
We are proud to share that recent research from the Tropical Ecology and Entomology Lab (TEE Lab) at the Asian School of the Environment...
liyuenchiew
Aug 81 min read


🎓 Celebrating DR. Ong Xin Rui and DR. Tharaka S. Priyadarshana’s Graduation from TEELab 🎉
This month, we proudly celebrated the graduation of Dr. Ong Xin Rui and Dr. Tharaka S. Priyadarshana , who have both been conferred the...
liyuenchiew
Jul 251 min read


Ecology day - ASE Science Discovery camp 2025: Inspiring the next generation of ecologists
Pre-university students from the junior college and polytechnic students at the CoS Science Discovery Camp from 18 to 20 June 2025. Photo...
liyuenchiew
Jul 72 min read


Calvin Leung’s participation in the European Symposium on Saproxylic Ecology (ESSE2025): a great opportunity to meet European experts in saproxylic research
Calvin Leung giving his oral presentation on his first PhD chapter during ESSE2025. Photo 2025, Dmitry Telnov From 14th-16th May 2025,...
liyuenchiew
May 292 min read


Exploring Herpetology: Dr. Evan Quah Visits the TEE lab
Dr. Evan Quah shared fascinating insights into the rich diversity of snakes in the region, highlighted key research gaps, and emphasized...
liyuenchiew
Apr 242 min read


OUR URBAN BUTTERFLY STUDY FEATURED IN THE MEDIA!
We are delighted to share that our recent study on butterfly biodiversity in Singapore’s urban environment has been featured by NTU...
Tharaka
Apr 231 min read


🎉Celebrating a Milestone: Qualifying Exam Success for Our PhD Student, ZANN teo!
Huge congratulations to Zann Teo for passing this milestone in her PhD journey. Photo 2025, Chung Wing We are thrilled to celebrate a...
liyuenchiew
Apr 221 min read


Discovering the Tiny World: Highlights from Our Invertebrates Workshop
Participants at Climate Transformations Tuesday Gathering 'Under the Lens: A Closer Look at Insect' with Artist Wendy Zhang and the...
liyuenchiew
Apr 212 min read


Into the Understories of Sepilok, Sandakan, Malaysia
The TEE Lab is featured in the Merdeka Daily News, local Sandakan paper. Photo 2025, Arthur Chung The TEE Lab returned to the rainforests...
liyuenchiew
Apr 112 min read


(Media Feature) Science Talk: Beyond bees and butterflies – why South-east Asia must step up on insect conservation
We had the amazing opportunity to contribute a commentary for The Straits Times on our recent publication in Ecology Letters, "...
Xin Rui Ong
Apr 81 min read


Hello GianLuca!
In March 2025, the TEE Lab was delighted to have Dr Gianluca Cerullo with us for an afternoon of exciting discussions and catching up....
Xin Rui Ong
Apr 71 min read


Welcoming visitors from japan: A week of Science and field observation
The TEE Lab had the pleasure of hosting our visitors from Hiroshima University, Japan in Singapore. Their visit brought exciting...
liyuenchiew
Mar 312 min read


The Ecologist and the Artist – A Powerful Duo for Insect Conservation
Four inspiring women (from left to right) Prof. Laura Miotto (School of Art, Design and Media, NTU), Prof. Eleanor Slade (TEElab, Asian...
liyuenchiew
Mar 162 min read


Flower-rich, less-cut road verges support butterflies in urban environments
Urban road verges, often overlooked as simple roadside greenery, can serve as valuable habitats for butterflies and other insect...
Tharaka
Mar 42 min read


TEE Lab at NTU Open House 2025: Inspiring the Next Generation of Ecologists
The NTU Open House 2025 was a fantastic opportunity for our lab to connect with students, parents, and curious minds passionate about...
liyuenchiew
Mar 32 min read


🎉Heartiest Congratulations, Dr Tharaka!!
We are super happy and proud of Dr Tharaka S. Priyadarshana and his successful defense of his PhD thesis, " Conserving invertebrate...
Xin Rui Ong
Feb 151 min read


🎉 Dr. Ong Xin Rui’s Remarkable PhD Achievement!
Dr. Ong Xin Rui with her supervisor, Associate Prof. Eleanor Slade (to her left), and co-supervisor, Assistant Prof. Nalini Puniamoorthy...
liyuenchiew
Jan 171 min read


NEW PUBLICATION: Identifying Knowledge & Capacity Gaps in Southeast Asian insect conservation
The hyper-diverse tropical region of Southeast Asia is experiencing high levels of anthropogenic impacts, such as deforestation and...
Xin Rui Ong
Jan 82 min read
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