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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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