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SCBE/1 Chemical Engineering
Science: From “Macro” to
“Micro”
This talk will give a brief overview of the evolution of chemical engineering, as an
independent discipline.
When we talk about chemical engineering, we start thinking about a chemical
plant which has some giant reactors, interconnected with complex piping and
valves, and smoke coming out of heighted towers. However, designing and
running these “macroscopic” equipment may not be possible without having a
“microscope” (or at times even at molecular level) understanding of the
phenomena occurring inside those equipment. Understanding physico-chemical
interactions at “microscopic” level becomes even more important when we are
trying to develop novel processes and materials for alternate energy (hydrogen,
fuel cells, biomass, etc.).
In this talk, we will discuss some recent examples in chemical engineering
science where research and investigations at a “microscopic” level have led to
the discovery and development of novel and efficient processes and materials at
a “macroscopic” (industrial) level.
Speaker: Prof Samir Hemant Mushriff
School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE)
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CEE/1 Bendable concrete Concrete is the most commonly used man-made material in the world. Despite
the numerous advantages of concrete as a construction material, it has certain
limitations. Concrete is brittle and has very limited strength in tension. This
causes problems such as durability and safety reduction of reinforced concrete
structure. In this talk, advancement on concrete technology, the design and
benefit of a bendable concrete will be discussed. Some field applications of such
material will also be introduced.
Speaker: Prof Yang En-Hua
CEE/2 Guardians of the Planet -
Environmental Engineers
and Tiny Bugs Dealing with
Environmental Messes
In our daily routines, we generate large quantities of “waste” and “wastewater”.
In industrial activities, we release large quantities of harmful chemicals to the
environment. Have you ever wondered where does the clean tap water come
from and where does our sewage and industrial wastewater go? Where do our
used plastic bags and electronic parts or devices end up? What causes
overnight mass fish deaths in coastal farms and how to prevent it?
This talk will use plenty of examples and stories to introduce to students what
environmental engineers do and how environmental bacteria help us clean up
environmental messes.
Speaker: Prof Cao Bin
CEE/3 Urban transportation
management and control
Traffic congestion has been one of the most challenging problems faced by
major cities like Singapore. Various travel demand management and traffic
control measures have been designed to best manage the urban transportation
system, so that the urban mobility, sustainability and reliability could be
improved.
This talk will introduce these transportation management and control policies
implemented both locally and internationally.
Speaker: Prof Wang Zhiwei, David
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
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SCSE/1 Immersive Learning in
Virtual World
A recent paradigm shift in the educational research field placing more emphasis
on students’ learning experience has motivated researchers to investigate the
possibility of harnessing the power of virtual worlds. This aims to form virtual
learning environments which offers learners a highly immersive learning
experience. Studies have shown that immersion in a virtual world environment
can enhance learning in at least three ways by: allowing multiple perspectives,
creating situated learning, and encouraging transfer to occur. Experiments have
also revealed that students greatly enjoyed their learning experiences through
exploring, playing and collaborating in immersive virtual worlds.
This talk presents the NRF-MOE-IDM granted research project on intelligent
agent augmented immersive virtual learning environment.
Speaker: Prof Miao Chun Yan
SCBE/2 Urban Crowd Sensing: You
Help All, All Help You
With the proliferation of palm-size mobile devices (smart phones, PDAs, etc.),
we have a new tool for pervasive (urban scale) information collection, sharing,
and exploration. For those information that traditionally require specific (possibly
very expensive) instruments or devices to gather, they can now be outsourced to
human crowds (you, me, and others).
Recently there has been an emergence of numerous systems based on this idea
across a wide variety of research and application domains, such as healthcare,
(vehicle) traffic monitoring/predictions, parking space allocation/searching, and
ambient (e.g. dust level) surveillance.
We will introduce these developments and the key technologies hidden behind,
in the hope of inspiring all of you to join this revolutionary venture.
Speaker: Prof Luo Jun
School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE)
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EEE/1 Democratising Electronics:
Print your own ‘Plastic’
Electronic Circuits and
Systems
In the future, you might be able to print electronic devices at home instead of
buying them in stores, and print them on flexible substrates such as plastic films
that you can stick on your skin, clothes, etc. Find out about this new way of
printing electronic circuits and systems using our novel fully-additive processes –
it is green (environmentally-friendly), low-cost, quick-to-print and scalable.
This talk will discuss the technique and processes involved in making printed
electronics possible.
Speaker: Prof Joseph Chang
EEE/2 Launching a Satellite to
Reach the Stars
When you look up at the night sky, you will see our natural satellite of the earth –
the Moon. Ever since the first artificial satellite was launched into space in 1957,
thousands of them have been built and put into orbit. Today, we use these man-
made satellites for many applications such as weather prediction, satellite TV,
GPS satellites for directions and taking of pictures to locate hot spots.
Are you curious to find out how they look on the outside and inside? How are
they launched into orbit? How fast are they flying?
Singapore launched her first locally-built satellite, the X-SAT into orbit on 20 April
2011. Built entirely at the Satellite Research Centre (SaRC) in Nanyang
Technological University (NTU), the X-SAT is a joint collaboration between NTU
and DSO National Laboratories. Subsequently, NTU has also built and launched
3 very small satellites called VELOX-PII, VELOX-PIII and VELOX-I. They weigh
from few hundred grammes to few kilogrammes. NTU has also built and
launched a climate research satellite name VELOX-CI and a communication
satellite named VELOX-II.
In this talk, we will show you what are in these satellites as well as how tests
simulating space environment are conducted, through videos and pictures.
Speaker: Prof Low Kay Soon
EEE/3 Smart Energy Distribution
Systems for a Sustainable
Future
This talk will reveal how technology enhances the energy supply system’s
efficiency. It will also present the status of the Singapore energy distribution
system, Singapore power market and the small metre project initiated by Energy
Market Authority (EMA) to introduce some intelligence in the system.
Furthermore, research works conducted at A*STAR and NTU will also be
reported. Specifically, the setup and benefits of microgrid energy management
systems will be discussed.
Speaker: Dr Eddy Foo
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
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MSE/1 Biomaterials for Body-
building and Repair
In the current age of biomedical science, biomaterials engineers and clinicians
are working hand-in-hand to realise a dream – the ability to design off-the-shelf
replacement parts for the body. We have also come a long way in creating new
technologies to fight against terminal diseases. With the use of biomaterials, we
are now a step closer to achieving our dreams: to build and defend the bionic
man.
Speaker: Prof Ng Kee Woei
MSE/2 Materials for Defence This talk highlights the critical roles played by advanced materials for defence
and environment. One aspect is to give an overview on how advances in
materials science and engineering enabled various aspects of defence
capabilities including emergency drinking water supply.
Examples to illustrate the main points may include the following:
(1) New prospects of designing armour and protection materials,
(2) Low observable materials across electromagnetic and acoustic spectrum,
(3) High temperature-resistant and lightweight materials, and
(4) Nanomaterials for the ever increasing demands in defence and security.
Speaker: Prof Hu Xiao
MSE/3 New Technological Trends
and Opportunities in
Nanotech & Materials
Science
This talk looks into the various new applications that materials technology and
science have enabled in the marketplace as well as looks into how
nanotechnology is shaping the future of these applications. It aims to challenge
the audience to see possibilities in applications that are currently not possible.
Speaker: Prof Alfred Tok
School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
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MAE/1 Printing the World Around
Us
Imagine a world where your shopping cart items won’t take days to reach you
but be created right in your living room in a matter of hours.
3D printing or additive manufacturing has made this science fiction a reality and
it’s got the whole world buzzing. With the elimination of shipping costs and buffer
inventories, it has created a revolution where products can be highly customised
at a more affordable cost. Find out more about the advantages and the
constraints of 3D printing and how it’s taking the world by storm in both
consumer and industrial sectors as well.
Discover how MAE had helped doctors in Singapore to physically simulate
operating on twins and carry out a successful reproduction of their approach.
Speaker: Prof Yeong Wai Yee
MAE/2 Master of Chilli Crab Robots are a common sight in our everyday lives. From simplifying our daily
tasks to saving lives, the field of robotics is paramount to the many wonderful
innovations we see today.
Being highly repeatable, dexterous and steady, robots have found their way into
operating theatres, helping doctors perform highly complex operating
procedures. Imagine a surgery with no holes in the body, no scarring and
recovery time so fast you could go for surgery in the morning and still make it in
time for your dinner appointment.
This talk focuses on a medical innovation that is so far ahead into the future it
won the highly prestigious President’s Technology Award in 2012. Discover how
our favourite dish, the chilli crab became the inspiration behind this stellar
innovation.
Speaker: Prof Louis Phee Soo Jay
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
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