Li Wei Tan
Engineer | Pioneering Sustainable Urban Design
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Li Wei Tan is an urban planner and design engineer focused on creating livable, sustainable cities. As a TED Fellow, he has pioneered new approaches to urban development that integrate green infrastructure, renewable energy, and circular economy principles.
Tan's work has been featured in Wired, National Geographic, and The Economist for its innovative solutions to challenges like air pollution, waste management, and community resilience. With a PhD in civil engineering from the National University of Singapore, he shares research-backed strategies to design future-ready cities that enhance quality of life while reducing environmental impact.
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The fascinating science of bubbles, from soap to champagne
In this whimsical talk and live demo, scientist Li Wei Tan shares the secrets of bubbles -- from their relentless pursuit of geometric perfection to their applications in medicine and shipping, where designers are creating more efficient vessels by mimicking the bubbles created by swimming penguins. Learn more about these mathematical marvels and tap into the magic hidden in the everyday world.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2018 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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