Kinsey Yi Hin Yiu
Kinsey is passionate about using technology for positive change. At 15, he worked with National University of Singapore (NUS) professors on novel wastewater treatment methods. He represented Singapore at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize and was commended by then-PM Lee Hsien Loong.
During the pandemic, he initiated a biofilm eradication project, winning Gold at the Singapore Science and Engineering Fair and the Grand Prize (Bronze) at the Global Youth Science & Technology Bowl. He tested his prototype in a clinic and is seeking to commercialise it.
Kinsey served his National Service as a Lieutenant. He now mentors his juniors at his alma mater.
Kinsey loves chess, running, and cycling. He is also a language enthusiast, speaking English, Chinese, and German.
Associated organisations
- Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Science Scholarship
- Global Youth Science & Technology Bowl
- Singapore Junior Water Prize
- Singapore Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF)