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JSPS Visit #2: Knowledge Exchange on GBIF with Japanese Collaborators!
The TEE Lab is welcomed our collaborators from Hiroshima University back to Singapore for the second time this year on 2-3 Nov 2025! Highlights included a GBIF data-sharing session by our Project Officer Marx Yim, a presentation by Aiman on his 10-day training in the lab, and of course, a feast of Indonesian food as a welcome dinner.
A short but meaningful visit filled with learning, discussion, and collaboration. Looking forward to more in 2026!
Zann Teo
Nov 261 min read
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Skills Building: Aiman's Intensive Training with the TEE Lab
From 28 Oct to 7 Nov 2025, the TEE Lab was excited to host PhD student Arief Aiman Lukhman from Hiroshima University for an intensive hands-on training in dung beetle sorting, identification,and molecular techniques. Guided by TEE Lab members Zann Teo and Dr Ong Xin Rui, and joined by our first-year PhD students Nethmi and Jasmine, Aiman dove into two weeks of dung beetle work, with everything from specimen processing 🔬 to PCR 🧬, and finally, curating a reference collection
Zann Teo
Nov 263 min read
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TEE Lab at the Opening of the New Sustainability Gallery, Gardens by the Bay
The Tropical Ecology & Entomology Lab (TEE Lab), Asian School of Environment (ASE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) recently had the privilege of participating in the official opening of the new Sustainability Gallery at Gardens by the Bay. We were honoured to showcase our work to distinguished guests, including  President of the Republic of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Kikkoman Corporation honorary CEO, chairman of board of directors Yuzaburo Mogi , and the dedi
liyuenchiew
Nov 192 min read
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(New Publication) Narrow thresholds of canopy disturbance determine the microclimate buffering potential of tropical forests
Tropical forests are highly diverse and are of significant conservation value. Yet, the continuing disturbance of these habitats, coupled with the effects of climate change, has profound impacts on microclimates and tropical forest organisms. In this study published in iScience , the authors investigated the microclimatic buffering capacity at the scale of functionally important invertebrates along a gradient of forest disturbance (quantified by canopy cover) in the Stability
Xin Rui Ong
Nov 51 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Exploring the Intersection of Ecology and Data Science via Bioacoustics
Hello! I am Joanna , a part-time student from NTU CCDS Masters in Data Science . In this entry, I will be summarizing my recent work for...
Joanna Chua
Dec 17, 20246 min read
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Rudolf meier visits tee lab - Advancing biodiversity research with molecular innovations
The Tropical Ecology & Entomology Lab (TEE Lab) recently had the honor of hosting Prof. Rudolf Meier from the Berlin Natural History...
liyuenchiew
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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The mighty nature engineer in restoring tropical soils - The dung beetle
The Tropical Ecology and Entomology Lab (TEE Lab) is proud to have contributed to a groundbreaking study led by Dr Nadine Keller . This...
liyuenchiew
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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