About WaterDoctor
Bridging cutting-edge academic research to commercial water treatment solutions for a sustainable future.
Our Story
WaterDoctor was founded in 2025 in Singapore, but our journey began over a decade ago. Our technology originates from 10+ years of intensive R&D at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where our founding team — PhD researchers in environmental engineering, microbiology, and AI — dedicated themselves to solving one of aquaculture's most fundamental challenges: water quality management.
What started as groundbreaking doctoral research into simultaneous nitrification-denitrification (SND) bacteria has evolved into a comprehensive, AI-powered biological water treatment ecosystem. We bridge the gap between academic excellence and commercial impact, turning peer-reviewed science into deployable solutions that protect aquatic life, reduce costs, and eliminate antibiotics.
Today, WaterDoctor operates from CT Hub 2 in Singapore, with demonstration sites across Singapore and China, serving the rapidly growing factory aquaculture industry.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Cleaner water, smarter systems, healthier food
We develop and deploy AI-powered biological water treatment technologies that make aquaculture more sustainable, efficient, and safe for consumers worldwide.
Our Vision
Make every drop of water create value
We envision a future where every aquaculture facility operates with zero antibiotics, minimal environmental impact, and full supply chain transparency — powered by intelligent biological systems.
Key Milestones
R&D Begins at PKU, NUS
Bioreactor and SND bacteria research & development initiated at Peking University and National University of Singapore.
Breakthrough Discoveries
SND bacteria discovery, biofilm carrier development, and IoT monitoring system prototyping.
Academic Recognition
First-generation prototype completed. IWA Doctoral Thesis Award — one of only 2 recipients globally.
Company Founded
WaterDoctor Pte Ltd incorporated. CT Hub 2 office established. Website launched. First commercial deployments begin.
Scaling Up
5 demonstration sites operational across Singapore and China, proving commercial viability at scale.
R&D Begins at PKU, NUS
Bioreactor and SND bacteria research & development initiated at Peking University and National University of Singapore.
Breakthrough Discoveries
SND bacteria discovery, biofilm carrier development, and IoT monitoring system prototyping.
Academic Recognition
First-generation prototype completed. IWA Doctoral Thesis Award — one of only 2 recipients globally.
Company Founded
WaterDoctor Pte Ltd incorporated. CT Hub 2 office established. Website launched. First commercial deployments begin.
Scaling Up
5 demonstration sites operational across Singapore and China, proving commercial viability at scale.
Awards & Recognition
Our innovations have been recognized at prestigious competitions across Asia.
CCTV Top Teams of China 2025
Semi-finalist at China's national innovation competition, broadcast on CCTV.
Quanzhou Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition 2025
Bronze Award at the 6th Overseas Students Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition.
Guangxi AI for Industry Competition 2025
Third Prize (First Prize in overseas teams).
The 3rd China Postdoctoral Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition 2025
Only team from Singapore for the Finals.
UN Sustainable Development Goals Alignment
Our technology directly contributes to 6 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Increasing aquaculture productivity to feed a growing global population sustainably.
Eliminating antibiotics in aquaculture to protect human health and combat antimicrobial resistance.
Reducing water waste by 95% through advanced biological treatment and recirculation systems.
Pioneering AI-biotechnology integration for next-generation smart aquaculture infrastructure.
Enabling traceable, sustainable production with blockchain-verified supply chain transparency.
Protecting marine ecosystems by reducing aquaculture wastewater discharge and chemical pollution.
Get to Know Our Team
Meet the PhD researchers, engineers, and advisors driving WaterDoctor's innovation.