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Youming Ng is a leading researcher in vector-borne disease control, specializing in the use of *Wolbachia*-mediated sterility and the sterile insect technique (SIT) to combat dengue. Their work focuses on the real-world application of releasing *Wolbachia*-infected male *Aedes aegypti* mosquitoes to suppress wild mosquito populations and reduce dengue incidence. Ng’s major contributions include demonstrating the efficacy of this biocontrol strategy through rigorous synthetic control studies, providing critical evidence for its scalability. Their most cited paper (2024, 80 citations) showed that *Wolbachia*-mediated sterility significantly reduced dengue cases in Singapore, while a second high-impact study (46 citations) confirmed the effectiveness of combining incompatible insect technique (IIT) with SIT to suppress adult mosquito populations. Ng’s research bridges laboratory innovation and field implementation, offering a sustainable, chemical-free alternative for dengue control. Their work has been instrumental in shaping Singapore’s national vector control strategy and has garnered international attention for its robust methodological design. With over 128 combined citations from their top papers, Ng is a rising authority in entomological epidemiology and public health intervention.