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Project Title
A triboelectric-electroactive hybrid motion-based energy harvester
An autonomous high-performance piezoelectric-stretchable energy harvester
Artificial muscles to power a robotic arm
Autonomous sensing and feedback of LRT track health using stretchable sensors
Creating high-performance modules of artificial muscles
Soft Generators as Energy Harvesters: The hunt for optimal materials
Stretchable generators to harvest wave motions
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Project Supervisor
Assist. Prof Koh Soo Jin Adrian
Assist. Prof Koh Soo Jin Adrian
Assist. Prof Koh Soo Jin Adrian
Assist. Prof Koh Soo Jin Adrian
Assist. Prof Koh Soo Jin Adrian
Assist. Prof Koh Soo Jin Adrian
Assist. Prof Koh Soo Jin Adrian
Co-Supervisor
Project Description
Vincent Cheng-Kuo Lee (ECE)
Tribo-electricity is the phenomenon of inducing static charges by frictional contact of electricallydissimilar surfaces. For instance, rubbing one’s hands on a micro-fibre towel may create static charges on
both the towel and the hands, causing the sensation of electric shock. One may then imagine that small
amounts of electric charge may be produced by mechanical rubbing. Separately, a piece of rubber
membrane (a dielectric) may be made electroactive, by coating its surfaces with compliant electrodes.
This electroactive membrane is known as a dielectric elastomer. This composite of conductors and
dielectric may then be connected to electrical reservoirs of different electrical potentials. The act of
cyclically stretching and relaxing the membrane allows electrical charges to be pumped from the low
voltage reservoir, to the high voltage reservoir, allowing the membrane of electroactive rubber to be an
electric generator. This electroactive generator is capable of pumping large amounts of electrical power.
However, it requires an initial charge. In this project, the student shall combine the triboelectric generator
and the electroactive polymer, to produce a system that could autonomously deliver very large amounts
of electrical power. The student shall characterize the performance in terms of output power, conversion
efficiency and current rating. The prototype will be optimized in terms of its performance metrics and be
demonstrated on the charging of a mobile device.
Yu Suzhu (SIMTech)
A piece of rubber membrane (a dielectric) may be made electroactive, by coating its surfaces with
compliant electrodes. This electroactive membrane is known as a dielectric elastomer. This composite of
conductors and dielectric may then be connected to electrical reservoirs of different electrical potentials.
The act of cyclically stretching and relaxing the membrane allows electrical charges to be pumped from
the low voltage reservoir, to the high voltage reservoir, allowing the membrane of electroactive rubber to
be an electric generator. Due to its flexible and stretchable nature, a dielectric elastomer generator may
be very versatile, giving it a huge potential to be used as a ubiquitous electrical generator. In this project,
the student will characterize the performance of a hybrid piezo-electric-DEG energy harvester. The piezoelectric primes the DEG with initial charge, and the DEG amplifies this priming charge to deliver an
output current capable of powering small mobile devices. The student shall characterize the performance
of this system, in terms of its output power, conversion efficiency and effectiveness in powering mobile
devices. The student shall further redesign and optimize the performance of this energy harvester.
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr and Tao
Pey Yuan (SIMTech)
Dielectric elastomer (DE) consists of a thin membrane of polymer, sandwiched between compliant
electrodes. Subject to a voltage, the membrane thins down and expands in its area – the DE performs as
an actuator. It has been shown that a DE is capable of converting energy at a magnitude of up to 100
times that of conventional electromechanical systems, with energy density comparable with biological
muscles. With a high energy density, a muscle system is capable of bearing loads of up to 100 times its
own weight, as evident from the biological design of a dung beetle. Based on this inspiration, we develop
a functional dielectric elastomer that replicates the function and performance of a biological muscle.
Previous experiments have demonstrated the capability of an electrically-stimulated extension of six
times its original length, while carrying a load 80 times the self-weight of the artificial muscle. The
student shall design muscle modules to be incorporated into a robotic arm. Introducing proper control to
the arm, we hope to demonstrate that the robotic arm is capable of engaging in a wrestling match with a
human being, and win.
Koh Chan Ghee (CEE) and Chia Chuen
Huei (SBS Transit)
Our public transit systems have experienced events of breakdown. Breakdowns, though expected of any
engineering system, are particularly disruptive when it happens to public transportation. Current
protocols of maintenance require a human crew to physically inspect sections of tracks on the entire
network of train transit, after the trains cease operations for the day. This is labour-intensive, and very
susceptible to mistakes in fault-identification. We propose an autonomous sensing system that detects
fault while the train is travelling. A stretchable sensor is attached to a movable part of the train car.
While the train travels, the movable part deforms the sensor, allowing the sensor to produce an output
electrical signal. This signal is compared with respect to a baseline signal, representing a faultless track.
Any deviation from the baseline signal will be identified as the presence of a fault. Using this method, we
have successfully differentiated between different types of fault. The student(s) will be involved in the
next phase of testing on the physical LRT car to sense the track health of LRT tracks in Sengkang and
Punggol.
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr and Yu
Suzhu (SIMTech)
Dielectric elastomer (DE) consists of a thin membrane of polymer, sandwiched between compliant
electrodes. Subject to a voltage, the membrane thins down and expands in its area – the DE performs as
an actuator. It has been shown that a DE is capable of converting energy at a magnitude of up to 100
times that of conventional electromechanical systems, with energy density comparable with biological
muscles. With a high energy density, a muscle system is capable of bearing loads of up to 100 times its
own weight, as evident from the biological design of a dung beetle. Based on this inspiration, we develop
a functional dielectric elastomer that replicates the function and performance of a biological muscle.
Previous experiments have demonstrated the capability of an electrically-stimulated extension of six
times its original length, while carrying a load 80 times the self-weight of the artificial muscle. The
student shall work closely with SIMTech to create a durable module of artificial muscle actuator, and
demonstrate its load-carrying performance, consistency and durability by the control of a robotic arm and
hand.
Yu Suzhu (SIMTech)
A piece of rubber membrane (a dielectric) may be made electroactive, by coating its surfaces with
compliant electrodes. This electroactive membrane is known as a dielectric elastomer. This composite of
conductors and dielectric may then be connected to electrical reservoirs of different electrical potentials.
The act of cyclically stretching and relaxing the membrane allows electrical charges to be pumped from
the low voltage reservoir, to the high voltage reservoir, allowing the membrane of electroactive rubber to
be an electric generator. It has been shown that a dielectric elastomer generator is capable of converting
energy at a magnitude of up to 100 times that of electromagnetic generators and piezoceramics, with an
excellent conversion efficiency of above 50%. The energy conversion performance of a dielectric
elastomer generator depends on various material properties like the mechanical stiffness, dielectric
constant and dielectric strength. In this project, the student shall investigate, evaluate and compare the
energy conversion performance of existing polymer materials like natural rubber, acrylic elastomer,
silicone elastomer and PDMS. Characterization experiments shall be performed on elastomer materials,
and theoretical analyses will be required to compute the energy conversion capability.
Yu Suzhu (SIMTech)
Ocean waves are ubiquitous source of mechanical energy that is continuously dissipated every second of
the day. It was estimated that the total wave energy dissipated is capable of providing for the entire
year’s global energy needs. One may then imagine that even if only a fraction of this energy is harvested
to do useful work, wave energy may be used to power entire cities. However, harvesting wave energy
remains a challenge, primarily due to cost, deployment and performance of wave energy converters.
Currently, wave energy converters (WECs) adopt electromagnetic turbines as the power generator. The
need to translate a slow-moving wave to high-frequency oscillations requires deployment of an energy
take-off system, which takes in the wave energy, and converts it to high-speed input for the turbine. This
often raises the cost of maintenance and limits the deployability of WECs. We propose the use of a
stretchable generator, consisting of a rubber membrane, sandwiched between compliant electrodes. This
generator converts mechanical to electrical energy by stretching, reducing the need for a power take-off
system. The act of stretching and relaxing the membrane allows electrical charges to be pumped from a
low voltage reservoir to a high voltage battery, allowing the electricity to be delivered at an elevated
electrical potential. The advantage of direct-coupling to ocean waves, low cost, non-rust and lightweight
may enable these generators to be pervasively-deployed as wave energy harvesters. The student will
construct and test a wave energy harvester using a stretchable membrane as the generator. He/she will
characterize the performance of the generator in terms of the power output, conversion efficiency and
reliability. This project presents an opportunity to generate a patentable design.
Industrial collaborative project?
Category of this project
The minimum requirement or knowledge needed to
embark on this project
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Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Product Development;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Basics in mechanics
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Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Product Development;
Feasibility/Case Studies;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Basics in mechanics
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Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Basics in mechanics
SBS Transit
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Product Development;
Field testing and instrumentation;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Basics in mechanics
No Specialization
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Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Product Development;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Basics in mechanics
Energy and Sustainability
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Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Feasibility/Case Studies
Basics of mechanics
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Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Product Development;
Field testing and instrumentation;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Basics in mechanics
Specialisation
Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No Specialization
Energy and Sustainability
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Development of a soft flying robot using dielectric elastomer actuators
Development of a soft hand
Development of an artificial skin
Soft actuators for tactile feedback
A MEMS driven two-dimensional scanning platform
Hyperspectral imaging system design
Piezoelectrically driven high-speed scanning micromirrors
Air Assets Assignment and Allocation
Aircraft MRO Scheduling
Flight Path Planning
VTOL Flight Vehicle
Friction characterization tests on fender samples
Validation study of nonlinear rubber finite element model with experimental measurements
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Assist. Prof Zhu Jian
Traditional unmanned aerial vehicles are normally designed and constructed using hard components,
such as aluminium, carbon fibre, etc. Recently, soft robots - robots fabricated from soft polymers – have
attracted much interest and are rapidly being deployed to increase functionality. In this project, we
attempt to develop a soft flying robot by using soft actuators – dielectric elastomers. Different from
traditional flying robots which are based on electric motors, this soft robot can be driven by soft actuators
and will exhibit the following attributes: 1) Low weight; 2) High payload; Low noise; 4) Low power
consumption; 5) Fast response; 6) Deformable and portable. Experiments will be conducted to verify the
feasibility.
Assist. Prof Zhu Jian
People enjoy designing engineering machines to mimic nature creatures. However, most of engineering
machines are made of hard materials, while natural creatures are always soft. In this project, we attempt
to design a soft robotic hand, using electroactive polymers – dielectric elastomers. This hand can have a
soft skin and a simple structure, and can be light. It can be actuated electrically, and have a fast response.
We wish this soft hand can improve the interaction between the robot and the users.
Assist. Prof Zhu Jian
An artificial skin has extensive applications in autonomous artificial intelligence, medical diagnostics,
replacement prosthetic devices, etc. In this project, the student will develop an artificial skin – a soft
sensor using soft active materials – dielectric elastomers. When a membrane of a dielectric elastomer is
mechanically deformed, both the capacitance of the membrane and the dielectric resistance change. By
measuring the capacitance and resistance, one can measure the deformation of the membrane. Dielectric
elastomer sensors offer several potential advantages over traditional ones including operation over large
strain ranges, ease of patterning for distinctive sensing capabilities, flexibility to allow unique integration
into components, stable performance over a wide temperature range and low power consumption. How
to improve the accuracy of this soft sensor will be explored.
Assist. Prof Zhu Jian
Computer and video games can improve our daily lives. Currently, one can play video games through
audio and visual channels. For example, when one plays a game of a race car, you can hear the noise, see
the car moving, and then control the car. This is a typical gaming scenario. Can it be improved? In this
project, we attempt to improve video games by developing a soft actuator. This soft actuator can be
embedded in the gaming controller to induce tactile feedback. We will focus on a soft actuator –
dielectric elastomer. When subject to AC voltage, the soft actuator will vibrate. When the actuator is
embedded into a gaming controller, based on circuit designs, the actuator may vibrate with different
modes, according to the events that happen in the software or the user interface. The project is inspired by
a Vivitouch product (www.vivitouch.com). How the Vivitouch product works can be found in a youtube
video as follows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OxUc7ve5Z8.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Assoc. Prof Chau Fook Siong
Two-dimensional microelectromechancial systems (MEMS) scanning platforms that can scan along two
orthogonal directions are useful for many practical applications including MEMS gyroscopes and optical
scanners. Such platforms are usually driven in resonance to achieve both high scan frequency and
amplitude. This project studies such platform designs to produce Lissajous scan patterns. They are
expected to be driven by two MEMS actuators in two mutually perpendicular directions. Structural
modal analysis using Finite Element Method (FEM) is expected. The student will be trained to use FEM
software such as Abaqus, if he/she is not familiar with the method.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis;
Feasibility/case studies;
Design
NA
Assoc. Prof Chau Fook Siong
Hyperspectral imaging system records a vast portion of the electromagnetic spectrum at each pixel within
their field of view. It is well-known that any given material should have unique spectral signatures in
certain wavelength bands. Hence, hyperspectral imagers not only are able to acquire images of an object
but also enable identification of the materials that make up the object. Thus, they are widely used in
many applications for example target identification and tracking, border patrol, surveillance and
reconnaissance. This project will focus on modelling and simulation of a diffraction grating based
hyperspectral imaging systems using commercially-available ray-tracing software ZemaxTM. Its optical
performances including resolution, spatial, and spectral distortion will be investigated.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Feasibility/case studies
Design
NA
Assoc. Prof Chau Fook Siong
High-speed laser scanning has numerous applications in manufacturing (3D printing), defense (LIDAR),
entertainment (laser projector), and biomedical systems (confocal laser scanning microscope). Resonant
laser scanners are operated at resonance to take advantages of both high-speed and large scan amplitude.
This project investigates the high speed laser scanners driven by piezoelectric actuators, which convert
energy from electric domain to mechanical domain through the well-known piezoelectric effect. The
student will design suitable driving structures and investigate their resonant frequencies, model shapes,
and possible scan angles. Finite element (FE) simulations are expected. The student will be trained to use
FEM software such as Abaqus, if he/she is not familiar with the method.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Feasibility/case studies
Design
NA
Assoc. Prof Gerard Leng
The student will design and test assignment/allocation strategies for a fleet of aircraft to different bases to
support a given set of operations. Required computed metrics are the percentage of missions that can be
successfully completed and the sensitivity of the assignment/allocation strategy to operational changes.
The computation programme may be based on open-source software e.g. SciLab or Octave. A strong
mathematical foundation and good programming skills are required. A background equivalent to
ME4241 or concurrent registration is recommended. A home PC with broadband connection and an
interest in air operations will be an advantage.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Assoc. Prof Gerard Leng
The student will design and test scheduling strategies for a fleet of flight vehicles awaiting maintenance,
repair & overhaul (MRO). Required computed metrics are the expected down-time for each aircraft and
the total turn-around time for the fleet. The scheduling programme may be based on open-source
software e.g. SciLab or Octave. A strong mathematical foundation and good programming skills are
required. A background equivalent to ME4241 or concurrent registration is recommended. A home PC
with broadband connection and an interest in air operations will be an advantage.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Assoc. Prof Gerard Leng
The student will model and generate the trajectory and controls for a flight vehicle to pass through a set
of way points over an operational area with "no-fly" zones. The computation programme may be based
on open-source software e.g. SciLab or Octave. A strong mathematical foundation and good
programming skills are required. Background equivalent to ME4241 or concurrent registration is
recommended. A home PC with broadband connection and military experience will be an advantage.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Assoc. Prof Gerard Leng
The student will model and compute the trajectory and controls for a vertical take-off and landing
(VTOL) vehicle with thrust vectoring controls. The main deliverables are i) the control coordination
method to achieve a transition from hover to forward flight and ii) the sensitivity of the coordination
method to parametric uncertainties. The computation programme may be based on open-source software
e.g. SciLab or Octave. A strong mathematical foundation and good programming skills are required. A
background equivalent to ME4241 or concurrent registration is recommended. A home PC with
broadband connection and military experience will be an advantage.
No Specialization
No Specialization
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
NA
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
NA
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
NA
NA
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Assoc. Prof Lee Heow Pueh
The final year project will be focused setting up friction tests on painted surfaces. Friction coefficient will
be determined on wet and dry surfaces. Further, rubber/polyurethane friction response will be estimated
for different contact pressures and/or sliding velocities. The results from the test might be used as input
Assoc. Prof Lim Kian Meng / Narayanan for the finite element models if applicable. Preliminary modelling on fenders might be performed with
Ramanujam (Damen Shipyards)
friction measurements from tests if they are suitable.
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No Specialization
Damen Shipyards Pte Ltd
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Mechanical/Civil/Naval engineering background with
interest in wear experiments and computation modelling.
Assoc. Prof Lee Heow Pueh
The final year project will be focused on developing validation of a finite element model of a small
rubber block under compression using experimental verification. Suitable rubber samples provided by
suppliers will be considered for experimental study. Tests will be conducted under different temperature
conditions. Apart from load and displacement response, strain measurements using optical techniques
Prof Vincent Tan / Narayanan Ramanujam may be used as additional measurements. Following this, non-linear finite element analysis (FEA) will be
(Damen Shipyards)
performed to tune the response to the outputs from the test.
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No Specialization
Damen Shipyards Pte Ltd
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and Mechanical/Civil/Naval engineering background with interest
numerical/software.
in experiments/materials/computational mechanics.
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3D printing of prosthetics
A platform for soundscape studies using smartphones
Acoustic performance of hybrid natural fibre composites
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Assoc. Prof Lee Heow Pueh
3D-printable prosthetics are changing the face of medicine as engineers and physicians are able to
develop patient specific prosthetics. The main objective of the project is to explore various designs of 3D
printed prosthetics in particular for the application of rehabilitation after hand surgery.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
Assoc. Prof Lee Heow Pueh
An in-house developed apps for Android smartphones has been developed for environmental noise
mappings. The apps allows a particular model of smartphone to be pre-calibrated with a Type 1 sound
level meter before the data acquisition. The sound tracks as well as the GPS locations can also be
recorded. The objective of the project is to explore the use of such a platform for establishing the
soundscape or noise map of various locations in Singapore such as natural parks, seaside, hawker
centres, housing estates, and campuses. The measurements will be benchmarked with those obtained by
typical type 1 sound level meters. The project will involve laboratory testing, field measurements,
coordination and data analysis.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
Vibration.
No Specialization
A*STAR SIMTech
Computing and Analysis;
Software Development
Numerical modeling and simulation, fluid flow.
No Specialization
IMRE
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
JM Vistec Pte Ltd
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
IMRE
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Natural fibre composites are known for enhanced damping characteristics which may contribute to
enhanced noise absorption. The objective of the project is to investigate the effect of acoustic properties
of hybrid natural fibre composites, for example, natural fibre glass fibre composites for various levels of
hybridization. The project will involves both prototyping and experimental verifications.
Acoustic metamaterials are known for exhibiting interesting acoustic behaviours. The objective of the
project is to design and prototype various types of acoustic metal materials using 3D printing and then
investigate the acoustic properties using the four microphone impedance tube.
Sonic crystal windows consist of periodic structures which can enhance the mitigation of noise entering
into a room while maintaining the natural ventilation. In this study, various attachments to the louver
windows in front of the sonic crystal windows will be explored for enhancing the performance of the
sonic crystal windows. The study will involve numerical modelling and simulations as well as
experimental verifications.
Various information has been collected from more than 2000 human subjects for the recently concluded
anthropometric study. The objective of the project is to perform statistical analysis to identify the various
potential co-relations among those parameters that have been collected.
Assoc. Prof Lee Heow Pueh
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Design and prototyping of acoustic metamaterials
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Assoc. Prof Lee Heow Pueh
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Design and prototyping of sonic crystal windows
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Assoc. Prof Lee Heow Pueh
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Statistical analysis of Singapore Anthropometric data base
AM
Assoc. Prof Lee Heow Pueh
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Experimental study of fluid loading on vibration
AM
Assoc. Prof Lim Kian Meng
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Modeling of microfluidics circuits
AM
Assoc. Prof Lim Kian Meng
In this project, the student will study the effect of fluid loading on the vibration of a beam or plate
immersed in water. The changes in natural frequency of vibration and mode shapes will be determined
through experiments. The student should have an interest and knowledge in structural vibration.
Lab-on-chip devices are commonly used in biomedical and life science applications, such as cell sorting
and trapping. These devices typically consist of microfluidic components that transport and manipulate
the cells and micro-particles suspended in the fluid. In this project, the student will develop models for
several microfluidic components, such as straight and curved channels, junctions, valves. The models
will be kept simple and modular so that they can be integrated to simulate a complete microfluidic
circuit. This project is a collaboration with A*STAR SIMTech.
Assoc. Prof Quan Chenggen
The 3D printing for biosamples is now a hot topic. The objective of this project is to establish and
optimize the protocols for the 3D printing of liquid samples for biosensing. The suitable speed will be
found to print different kinds of liquid according to its viscosity, and the volume control will also be
considered for different samples. In this project, some biosamples will be 3D printed on plastic or glass
substrate as coating materials, and the results will be characterized by optical microscope, scanning
electron microscope, and other kinds of detectors. The student will carry out the project at Institute of
Materials Research & Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR by closely working with IMRE’s technical
specialists.
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3D printing of liquid paste for biosensing
Development of 3D Laser Line Scanning System for Industrial Applications
Nanohole fabrication for biosensing
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Assoc. Prof Quan Chenggen
Assoc. Prof Quan Chenggen
Dr Donna, Zhou Xiaodong (IMRE) &
Wong Ten It (IMRE)
Development of three dimensional (3D) laser line scanning system includes selection of line scanning
cameras, lenses, lightings, controllers, mechanical movement (robotics) and vision software (Matrox).
Student will be exposed to wide areas of industry knowledge. Current industry standard is to use two
dimensional (2D) line scanning for inspection. The next phase is expected to move to 3D laser line
Dr. Fang Zhong Ping (JM) & Eugene Goh scanning. Student is required to setup the 3D line scanning system at JM Vistec Pte Ltd by working
(JM)
closely with JM technical specialists. The project will be carried out at JM Vistec Pte Ltd.
Dr Donna, Zhou Xiaodong (IMRE) &
Wong Ten It (IMRE)
The objective of this project is to fabricate gold nanohole structures on glass substrate for the purpose of
biosensing. The dispersed nanoholes will be able to trap some single molecules, so that single molecule
detection can be realized. Single molecule trapping will greatly enhance the sensitivity of sensing for
optical or electrochemical detection methods. The e-beam writing and the single molecule conjugation
will be conducted by other researchers, the rest will be done by the students under close guidance of
Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (IMRE) staff. Some work will be carried out in a
cleanroom at IMRE, A*STAR.
AM38
Plastic nanochips for biosensing
AM
Assoc. Prof Quan Chenggen
Dr Donna, Zhou Xiaodong (IMRE) &
Wong Ten It (IMRE)
AM40
Data Mining for Phased Array Ultrasonic Sector Scans
AM
Dr Ong Eng Teo
Luo Hong (A*Star SIMTech)
The aim of this project is to fabricate gold structures on plastic for biosensing. Nickel mold with
nanostructures will be nanoimprinted onto a plastic sheet to transfer the nanopatterns onto the plastic
sheet. Then, a layer of gold film will be evaporated on the surface to form the sensing chip. A sandwich
bioassay with dye label emission indicating the biomarker concentration will be established on the plastic
chip surface for biosensing. The gold nanostructures will function as nanoantennas to enhance the dye
emission, so that high sensitivity biosensor can be achieved. The student will carry out the project at the
Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR by closely working with IMRE’s
technical specialists.
Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) has a rising adoption in industrial applications of weld testing,
especially for complex joints inspection. However, PAUT scans are still considered hard to interpret as it
is complex and contain diverse appearance of noises and artefacts. This project is to develop data mining
algorithms for the interpretation of PAUT sector scans for weld defect recognition and characterization.
The algorithms will cover noise filtering, signal enhancement, artefacts removal, data clustering and
feature extraction.
He Zhimin (A*star DSI)
In big data era, more and more digital contents are stored in clouds which are actually connected to data
centres. A server chassis is a mechanical structure which holds a large number of data storage devices
(hard disk drives or solid storage drives). To ensure the chassis vibration level below that is specified for
storage devices is the key challenge in mechanical design of a server chassis. The proposed project is to
analyse the dynamic and thermal characteristics of the chassis with finite element modelling and
simulation. Dynamic testing will be conducted to verify the design and simulation results. The project
will train the student will get trained in design, modelling and simulation of mechanical components and
mechatronic devices and experimental skills.
No Specialization
A*star DSI
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Mou Jianqiang (A*star DSI)
Non-destructive inspection (NDI) is an emerging technology that can be applied to detect, locate and
quantify defects in aircraft structures. In this project, finite element models of composite bonded joints
with defects in aircraft structures will be developed. The mechanical and thermal responses of the
structures to excitation loads in non-destructive inspection will be simulated and analysed. Defects in
composite materials such as carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and adhesively bonded joints will be
studied. Non-destructive inspection (NDI) approaches including pulsed thermography (PT) and pulse
phase thermography (PPT) to detect bonded defects in aircraft composite structures will be evaluated.
Aeronautical Engineering
A*star DSI
Computing and Analysis
Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics
No Specialization
A*star DSI
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation
NA
AM42
AM44
Dynamic and thermal analysis a server chassis for data storage application
Modelling and simulation of bonded defects in aircraft structures for non-destructive inspection
(NDI) development
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AM
Dr Ong Eng Teo
Dr Ong Eng Teo
No Specialization
IMRE
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
A*Star SIMTech
Computing and Analysis;
Software Development
Matlab and/or C++ programming
Heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology is able to push magnetic recording technology to
and beyond 1 Tb/in² in area density. The major challenge in HAMR technology is the complexity of the
integration of optical system and laser path for near field heating. To relieve the complexity of optical
system integration, an integrated on-chip-slider photonics device is proposed to embed the photonics and
laser path in a slider which carries magnetic read/write sensors.
AM45
Thermal stress analysis of integrated wafer bonding
AM
Dr Ong Eng Teo
He Zhimin (A*star DSI)
The integrated on-chip-slider photonics involves bonding multiple layer materials with silicon wafer.
Different thermal expansion coefficients among the multi-layer materials induce thermal stresses in the
bonded wafer, and thus cause degradation of optical performance. The proposed project is to analysis the
thermal stress of the integrated on-chip-slider photonics with both analytical approach and numerical
simulation, and to provide evidence for possible improvement for bonding process.
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AM58
3D Mould-less Consolidation of Thermoplastic Composite Tapes
Analysis and design of composite joints for marine applications
Development of 3D Free-Form Fabrication of Composite Structures
Simulation of Tape Placement of Thermoplastic Composite Tapes for 3D Free-Form Fabrication
Dynamic properties of graphene-reinforced polymer nanocomposite
Dynamic Properties of X-Aerogel in Impact Absorption Applications
Projectile Penetration of Metal-Fabric Laminates
Dynamic properties of foam core materials
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Prof Tay Tong Earn
Prof Tay Tong Earn
Prof Tay Tong Earn
Prof Tay Tong Earn
Prof Victor SHIM
Prof Victor SHIM
Prof Victor SHIM
Prof Vincent Tan
Assoc. Prof A. Senthil Kumar
Light-weight, stiff and strong fiber-reinforced composite structures are increasingly used in aerospace and
automotive applications. However, to manufacture continuous fiber composite parts with complex
geometry is expensive and difficult. This project seeks to design and build a mechanical platform
consisting of rollers, sensors and heating elements to dispense thermoplastic composite tapes and locally
fuse them to form a continuous layered composite structure with varying shapes. Because the process is
mouldless, it is flexible and does not require expensive moulds. Process parameter optimization to
produce quality parts will also be studied. This project will make use of the CNC machine in the
Manufacturing Lab.
Aeronautical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Design
NA
Prof Vincent Tan / Dr Mao Jiazhen
(Damen Shipyards) / Ms Zhuang Jing
(Damen Shipyards)
Marine vessels and ships made of fibre-reinforced composites are light-weight and cost-efficient to
manufacture. In such applications, the structural integrity and proper design of composite joints are very
important. This project in collaboration with Damen Shipyard aims to:
- Perform parametric study on various joint designs through finite element analysis.
- Evaluate and compare different joint designs based on their weight and structural integrity by
developing “performance-dimension” trend lines.
- Identify the most promising design(s).
- Study potential failure modes in composite joints.
Damen Shipyard, a major ship-building multinational company based in Holland, has many years of
experience designing and building fully composite vessels.
Learning outcomes: composite applications in marine industry, composite joints design, finite element
analysis, product design and development.
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No Specialization
Damen Shipyards
Computing and analysis;
Design
Strength of materials, engineering drawing, basic finite
element analysis and basic composite structures
Dr Florian Doetzer (Composites Cluster
Singapore)
Light-weight, stiff and strong fiber-reinforced composite structures are increasingly used in aerospace and
automotive applications. However, to manufacture composite parts with complex geometry is expensive
and difficult. This project is a collaboration with Composites Cluster Singapore to further research and
develop a mouldless free-form fabrication technique with robotic arms, which dispense thermoplastic
composite tapes and fuse them with localized heating to form a continuous layered composite structure.
Because the process is mouldless, it is flexible and does not require expensive moulds. This project will
require the student to divide his time at the company premises and NUS lab to further develop and
optimize existing robotic heads and study the resulting composite parts for quality and repeatability.
Aeronautical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
No Specialization
Composites Cluster Singapore
Product development;
Field testing and instrumentation;
Design
NA
Assoc. Prof Lee Kim Seng
Light-weight, stiff and strong fiber-reinforced composite structures are increasingly used in aerospace and
automotive applications. However, to manufacture continuous fiber composite parts with complex
geometry is expensive and difficult. This project seeks to simulate, using appropriate software, the
placement of thermoplastic composite tapes on a virtual mould to ensure parts can be manufactured with
acceptable quality and possess the required directional stiffness and strength. The project will explore
which commercial software will be most suitable, and optimize the parameters, such as tape width and
length, for draping the tapes over simple and more complex shapes to build the part layer by layer.
Aeronautical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Computing and analysis;
Software development;
Design
NA
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Aeronautical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Dr GUO Yangbo
Protection from injury and damage associated with the impact of fragments and projectiles as a result of
military and terrorist activities is a growing concern. This project will investigate the combination of highstrength fabric with a metal plate as a means of providing protection against fragments and projectiles.
Various combinations of metal plates with layers of high-strength fabric attached, will be subjected to
projectile impact at various velocities to determine the deformation and damage induced, and the ballistic
limit (projectile speed for perforation). High-speed photography will be employed to observe the
deformation and failure development of impacted specimens. The number of fabric layers and fabricmetal arrangement will be varied to identify how these influence the degree of protection. The
information obtained will be useful in the design of components for protection against shrapnel/projectile
impact.
Aeronautical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Prof Tay Tong-Earn / Olaf de Swart
(Damen Shipyards)
Damen Shipyards (www.damen.com) builds high-speed crafts (HSC) which regularly experience impact
with waves. HSCs periodically lose contact and then slam back at high velocities onto the water surface.
Water pressure pulses move across the hull panels at incredible speeds leading to high strain rates across
the structure. Damen is moving towards fiber reinforced composite panels (FRC) with foam cores for its
HSC. Structural analyses using static material properties obtained from traditional mechanical tests could
be too conservative. Specialized tests at NUS will be conducted to determine material properties at high
rates of deformation. This could lead to a reduction in material required and thus cost saving in the
production of HSC.
No Specialization
Damen Shipyards
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Product Development
NA
Assoc Prof Daniel CHUA / Dr GUO
Yangbo
Polymers (“plastics”) are frequently used in a wide range of practical applications. To enhance the
mechanical properties of polymers, graphene (carbon in planar form) is added as a nano-filler. This
project seeks to examine the behaviour of the resulting nanocomposite under quasi-static (slow) and
dynamic (high-speed) loading, to identify the effects of loading speed, and the incorporation of graphene.
Samples of the polymer with and without graphene added will be fabricated and subjected to compression
and tension at different speeds, to obtain their stress-strain characteristics. High-speed photography will
be employed to observe the deformation, and high-speed infra-red photography will also be used to
Aeronautical Engineering
determine temperature changes in the material during high-speed loading, and whether this affects the
Automotive Engineering
behaviour. Such information is useful to designers of polymeric components that experience
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
shock/impact during service.
Specialization
Compressible/crushable cellular materials such as polymeric foams, are commonly employed in
impact/shock absorption. Their effective use requires a knowledge of how they deform dynamically. This
project seeks to study the low and high-speed compression characteristics of a new type of cellular
material called an X-aerogel. X-aerogel specimens will be fabricated and subjected to dynamic
compression at various speeds, to examine the effects of loading rate on the impact absorption and failure
behaviour. High-speed photography will be employed to observe the deformation. Solid material
specimens that represent the cell walls will also be made and subjected to static/dynamic
tension/compression loading to obtain their mechanical properties. High-speed infra-red photography will
be used to determine temperature changes in the material during high-speed loading, and whether this
affects the behaviour. The information obtained is useful for the design of impact/shock mitigation
Dr DUONG Hai-Minh / Dr GUO Yangbo devices using X-aerogels.
No
Carbon fibre reinforced composites (CFRP), like those found in new generation aircrafts, comprise layers
of aligned carbon fibres stacked together. The fiber orientation of each layer is typically 00, 300, 450 or
900. Inspired by the microstructure in crustacean shells, CFRPs with helicoidal stacking sequences
(fibres spirals at small angles from layer to layer) were fabricated and tested. They were shown to have
better ballistic resistance than traditional CFRPs. Instead of carbon fibres, this project will investigate if
the bioinspired configuration will continue to impress with the latest armor material - composites
reinforced with ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fibres.
AM60
Helicoidal fibre-reinforced composites armour
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Prof Vincent Tan
Prof Tay Tong-Earn
Incidences of hip fractures are increasing because of our aging population. One in five hip fracture
patients do not survive beyond the first year while the rest usually lose their independence as they are left
physically disabled. Hip protectors are shock absorbing pads or stiff guards worn at the hips to minimise
hip fractures due to falls. Special floor tiles are also being proposed for elderly care centres and hospitals
for the same purpose. While many innovative shock absorbing materials have been developed for sports
and armour applications, they have not translated to better hip protectors. This project will explore ways
to adapt such materials for hip protection through systematic laboratory testing.
AM61
Protecting elderly from fall induced hip fractures
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Prof Vincent Tan
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Design Optimization of a Novel Membrane for Carotid Covered Stent
Endoscopic saphenous vein Harvesting for coronary Artery bypass grafting
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BN
Prof Jackie Ho Pei
Carotid artery stenosis is caused by atherosclerosis, mainly over the bifurcation of carotid artery. Small
fragments (emboli) detached from the atherosclerotic plaque follow the blood flow into the brain
circulation and cause stroke. The current minimally invasive treatment is carotid artery stenting;
however, a bare-metal stent fails to constrain all the small fragments and the consequent stroke. In
addition, as the carotid bifurcation is involved, a covered stent will jeopardize the perfusion of external
carotid artery (ECA). Hence, a novel covered stent has been designed that can prevent the friable
fragments of the atherosclerotic plaque from getting into the circulation and yet preserves the flow of
ECA, with a simple deployment procedure. While the preliminary in vitro studies have shown promising
results, the membrane perforations design needs to be optimized to maximize the side-branch flow while
minimizing the emboli under different anatomical geometric conditions. Extensive in vitro studies are
planned to be conducted for this purpose. The outcome of this study and the decisions made based on
these outcomes will directly be translated to the membrane design of choice for the conjunct animal trials.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Loh Yee Jim (KKH)
The purpose of this project is to develop and fabricate a novel EVH which helps ease vein grafts
harvesting by combining the multi-instrument into one, removing the need for multiple entries and the
resultant traction that damages the veins, consequently reducing cost and surgical time. This harvesting
system consists of two subcomponents, mainly the vein stripper and the vein dissector, both work in
conjunction with an endoscopic guided capability that provides visual and tactile feedback to assist in the
harvesting effectively. The vein stripper facilitates the separation of the surrounding fats and tissues from
the saphenous vein without injuring or damaging the vein and its adventitial layer, as well as to provide a
working space for the manoeuvrability of the vein dissector. Its transparent tip allows for a wide angle
visualization of the internal body structure via the endoscopic system. The vein dissector serves as a
locking mechanism to capture and secure a targeted side branch within the structure, before being
cauterized by a cauterizing system which is powered by an electronic circuit running on alkaline
batteries. Student will work with scientists from external research agency and interact with clinicians
from hospital.
No Specialization
KKH
Computing and analysis
NA
Our research focus is primarily on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases using minimally invasive
approaches. The project will be carried out mainly with the cardiology research unit of the National
Heart Centre Singapore (Outram Park), in conjunction with BME department of NUS (Dr. Leo Hwa
Liang). During the course of this project, he/she is expected to acquire extensive experience in clinical
cardiology terminology as well as in medical devices and imaging.
No Specialization
NHC
Computing and analysis
NA
Prof Leo Hwa Liang
In this project, a novel device has been designed and prototyped to investigates the effects of mechanical
stresses on hepatocyte cells. As the liver is where most drug metabolism occurs, the objective is to create
a drug testing platform where in vitro conditions can better reflect in vivo conditions. Hepatocytes have
been known to maintain their polarisation for longer periods under suitable amounts of mechanical stress.
Longer periods of polarisation maintain cellular functions better and allow for longer experiments to be
done. Students will make use of the device prototype to carry out cell culture work with hepatocytes.
This serves to collect experimental data on what levels of mechanical stress is optimal on hepatocytes and
to establish proof of concept for the prototype design. Students will come into contact with various areas
such as PDMS curing, 3D modelling and prototyping, of the stretcher device. Students will get to
collaborate with scientists and clinicians from external agencies to carry out this project, as well as other
professionals depending on the progress of the project.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Prof Lim Chwee Teck
The most non-invasive strategy towards disease diagnosis is breath analysis or “breathomics” – wherein
the breath of a patient is collected and analysed with highly sensitive mass spectrometers to reveal the
presence of, and subsequently quantify clinical biomarkers (volatile organic compounds or VOCs).
However, since the levels of these VOCs which we intend to monitor are very low (parts per billion),
much of the research in this domain is focused on collection techniques. In order to remove the artefacts
from the background air, we have a project to build a portable clean room which can be carried by health
personnel and assembled on site. It will then be filled with a standard air mixture so that the clinical data
collected from patients in these rooms are more reliable
No Specialization
NUSNNI
NA
NA
No Specialization
NUH
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Prof Leo Hwa Liang
Prof Leo Hwa Liang
Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to the deposition of lipid-rich substance (atherosclerosis plaque)
in the arterial wall leads to chest pain, ischemia and can result in sudden occlusion of the arteries (heart
attack), a lethal condition if not rapidly treated, and which remains one of the largest causes of death
worldwide. The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) is the largest centre for treatment of
cardiovascular diseases in Singapore with over 100,000 cardiovascular outpatient visits and over 3000
operations every year. Medical Technologies play a large role in diagnostic, monitoring and
rehabilitation of our patients.
This project aims is to develop model for implantable devices used in coronary artery procedure. It will
involve analysing data from clinical coronary intervention (stent implantation) procedures to develop and
validate models. The successful candidate will interact with clinicians and scientists/ engineers to drive
this specific research and development project.
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Finite Element Simulation and Analysis of Coronary Artery Procedures in Patients
Study of hepatocytes cultures in a stretched and relaxed model
Portable Clean Room for Breath Collection
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Prof Leo Hwa Liang
Nicolas Foin (NHC)
Prof Venkatesan Venky ( NUSNNI)
Visual servoing is an emerging approach to guide surgical robots automatically using visual information.
Image processing, computer vision and control theory are combined in order to control the motion of an
active vision system depending on the visual information. We will investigate methods of image based
visual servoing and position based visual servoing for surgical robots in in-vivo environments. The
student can work on the preliminary hardware setup and focus on system integration and visual servoing
algorithms.
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Active vision for Computer-Integrated Surgical systems
Flexible and soft ansropomirphic robotic hand
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BN
Prof REN Hongliang
Prof REN Hongliang
This project involves device development and close interaction with multiple-disciplinary researchers
including the surgeons from university hospital. For more information about our lab, please visit:
LIM Chwee Ming (NUH, Otolaryngology) http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/
The objective of the project is to design an ansropomirphic robotic hand for under water human-like
manipulation and safe interaction with environments. The existing robotic hands are designed to perform
heavy mechanical work and are not to perform delicate tasks. However in this project design of a soft
robotic hand is investigated to provide a safer alternative for robots to interact with environments and
complete delicate tasks. The student can work on the preliminary hardware setup, system models,
compare the analytical and experimental results.
This project involves device development and close interaction with multiple-disciplinary researchers.
For more information about our lab, please visit: http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/
Towards minimally invasive diagnostics and interventions, new procedures are emerging by accessing
the intracorporeal targets and magnetic actuation is playing an important role in remote tracking and
control for its minimally invasive accessibility. This project will investigate key technologies of magnetic
actuated micro-robotic intervention and diagnostics system for a variety of procedures. This will involve
prototype development, modeling, characterization, and clinical validations. The FYP student will team
up with the current members but with specific tailored focuses.
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BN10
Magnetic actuated micro-robotic diagnostic and intervention
Next generation of minimally invasive surgical robotic systems
BN
BN
Prof REN Hongliang
This project involves device development and close interaction with multiple-disciplinary researchers
including the surgeons from university hospital. For more information about our lab, please visit:
http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Prof REN Hongliang
Clinical studies indicate that the safe and delicate manipulations during minimally invasive surgery
require innovative robot design, robotic control to avoid critical regions, particularly for personal or
patient-specific surgeries. Towards a disposable and printable robot assisted surgery, the objective of this
project is to further improve the current novel robot with more functional items including robot structure,
sensors, therapy delivery probe, and control. A couple of prototypes are already available and the
students can either improve or design new robot. This project involves device development and close
interaction with multiple-disciplinary researchers including the surgeons from university hospital. For
more information about our lab, please visit: http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
This project is aiming at developing a novel flexible robotic and sensing system for Natural Orifice
Endoscopic Surgery, the latest minimally invasive surgery paradigm, in which the access to human
cavity is gained via body’s natural orifice such as mouth or nose. The preliminary robot prototype was
already built in the group. The FYP student need to improve it, characterise it and test out together with
research fellow and clinicians. This mainly involves mechanical design, modeling, characterization and
surgical experiments. The FYP student will team up with the current members but with specific tailored
focuses.
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Robotic endoscopy system for Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery
Fluid mechanics of heart attacks – studies on the pig animal model
Is the embryonic heart a peristaltic pump or a impedance pump?
Shark skin biomimetics to solve blood damage problems in cardiovascular biomedical devices
Understanding the human fetal heart mechanics to enable fetal heart surgery
Soft Robotic Sock for Post-stroke Robot-assisted Walking Rehabilitation
Kinetics, Kinematics and Muscle Properties of Rehabilitative Squatting with Different Conditions
Muscle Activation Characteristics and OpenSim Musculoskeletal Modelling in Rehabilitative
Squatting
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Prof REN Hongliang
This project involves device development and close interaction with multiple-disciplinary researchers
including the surgeons from university hospital. For more information about our lab, please visit:
http://bioeng.nus.edu.sg/mm/
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Prof Yap Choon Hwai
Heart attack is the most common cardiovascular disease, which is the number killer in the world. We
strive to understand the fluid mechanics of the cardiac left ventricle chamber before and after a heart
attack, using a pig animal model. MRI Scans of the pigs’ hearts were performed before and after
inducing a heart attack via a surgery. We will use these scans to perform computational fluid dynamic
simulations (using in-house techniques) to understand how blood flow patterns changes with the heart
attack, whether energy efficiency of pumping and the blood flow mechanical force environment is
altered. The results could be important to physicians and inform their treatment of heart attacks.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Undergraduate Fluid Mechanics Course
Prof Yap Choon Hwai
In embryonic development, the heart starts out as a tube, and subsequently experiences highly dynamic
remodelling involving folding, joining, septation etc. to finally reach the 4 chamber configuration at
birth. The embryonic heart tube does not have valves to control directions, yet it can move blood in the
correct direction without problems. Scientists are debating the mechanism that enables this, some believe
that the heart tube is a peristaltic tube, driving flow like how the intestines push its contents. Others
believe that the embryonic heart is an impedance pump, making use of pressure and velocity waves to
drive flow. We will investigate which it is in this project. From 4D Zebrafish embryonic heart microscope
scans, the geometry of the heart over time will be reconstructed. Subsequently, fluid dynamics
simulations of the heart tube will be performed to investigate pressure distributions and determine
whether it is a peristaltic pump or an impedance pump.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
Undergraduate Fluid Mechanics Course
Prof Yap Choon Hwai
Heart disease is the number killer in the world. Although artificial hearts and cardiac assist devices can
be used to assist blood pumping when the heart fails, these artificial pumps damage blood cells badly,
causing blood clot, and then strokes, heart attacks, etc. Shark skins are well-known to have “riblet”
structures that reduces drag in turbulent flow to allow them to swim faster. Swimming suits with sharkskin-like riblets were enhancing swimming performance in the Olympics, until they were banned (further
demonstrating their effectiveness). In this project, we will investigate how riblets may be able to reduce
drag in turbulent blood flow, to resolve one of the most important challenges of cardiovascular medical
devices: that of blood damage. We will 3D print multiple channels with various micro-riblet designs
inspired by skark skin morphology, experiment with pig blood in an in vitro flow loop, and perform
pressure drop readings and blood damage assay to gauge performance of various riblet designs.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
Undergraduate Fluid Mechanics Course
Prof Yap Choon Hwai
Congenital heart malformations affects about 1% of the population, and there are evidence that abnormal
fetal blood flow forces to be responsible for these defects. We strive to understand the baseline mechanics
of the human fetal heart, so as to enable fetal heart intervention in future. Specifically, we have recently
discovered that the human fetal heart contracts in a peristaltic manner. For the left ventricle, contraction
starts from the apex and moves towards the base, while for right ventricle, contraction moves from the
inlet towards the outlet. Our preliminary data showed that these may be adaptations for energy efficiency
of blood pumping. The current project further investigates this notion. Ultrasound images of human fetal
hearts will be obtained from NUH, and computational fluid dynamics will be performed to simulate
blood flow with and without peristaltic motions, and the energy dynamics will be tabulated, to see which
configuration is more energy efficient. Results will also be highly useful for physicians treating
congenital heart defects, and for development of fetal heart surgery.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
Undergraduate Fluid Mechanics Course
Prof Yeow Chen Hua
An existing soft robotic sock prototype has been developed to assist stroke patients in passive ankle
rehabilitation so as to prevent the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis and ankle joint contracture.
However, some patients who regain some lower limb motor control will start to embrace the phase of
walking rehabilitation. In this project, the student will be required to improve a current prototype to assist
in walking rehabilitation so that the device can act as a sensory input to the patient for better gait
recovery. The student will also be involved in developing a control feedback system to mimic the actual
motion of walking and also evaluating the sock device with human subject testing.
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Field testing and instrumentation;
Software development
NA
Prof Yeow Chen Hua
Human movements, particularly for rehabilitation purpose, are not only limited to forward and backward
walking. The purpose of this study, hence, is to investigate the possibility of squatting as an added
regimen in the rehabilitation therapy. Moreover, different speeds and depths in squatting may assist in
regaining the movement control and strengthening the weaken muscles. In addressing this purpose, the
kinetics, kinematics and muscle activity parameters are utilized in assessing the squatting performance.
These parameters are also essential in determining the feasibility of squatting with different conditions
over the normal walking exercise.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Matlab
Prof Yeow Chen Hua
Squatting has been proposed as an exercise program in addition to walking. Squatting is said to be an
efficient movement exercise in improving the functionality of the lower limb muscles. Thence, the
purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of squatting by analysing the dynamics of the muscles.
Additionally, different speeds and depths in squatting may assist in regaining the movement control
besides strengthening the muscles. The muscle activation, therefore, is important in analysing the muscle
activity during squat phases. Furthermore, OpenSim open-source software is used to assess the muscle
dynamics such as muscle force and muscle length.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Matlab
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Matlab
Aeronautical Engineering
No Specialization
No
Design
Mechanical design, and CAD software
No Specialization
No
Product development
The student needs to be familiar with 3D solidworks for
product designing
No Specialization
No
Software development
Excellent C/C++ or Matlab programming skills and strong
knowledge on Data Structures and Algorithms.
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OpenSim Muscle Dynamics Modelling and Muscle Activity in Gait Rehabilitation
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Prof Yeow Chen Hua
BN20
Design and testing of a flapping wing mechanism with Piezo actuator
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Prof Yu Haoyong
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Developing smartphone dongle attachment for portable microfluidic analysis tool
BN
Prof. Zhang Yong
CT01
3D Mapping with a Lidar-Camera System
CT
Assist. Prof Lee Gim Hee
Forward and backward walking are known to be the efficient exercises in regaining the walking ability
among the neurological disorder patients. Nonetheless, both walking techniques have not been
investigated among the elderly people. Therefore, this study is ought to understand the muscle
characteristics of the young and elderly healthy individuals. The muscle activation differences may
explain the degradation of the muscle function among the elderly people. Despite this, the insight of the
muscle should be given attention in assessing the muscle function declination. OpenSim open-source
software is used to assess the muscle functions such as muscle force and muscle length.
Conventional motors and gearboxes used for flapping wing UAV are heavy, bulky and noise. This
project aims to design and test a novel compact actuator and driving mechanism using piezoelectric
actuators. The focus of this project is to optimise the design and validate the concept with experimental
results.
As microfluidic technology evolves for bio-medical applications, there is a great need to develop point-ofcare (POC) analysis tools to ultilise these microfluidic technologies. Smart phones are readily available
and have sufficient hardware and software specifications to enable POC. This project aims to develop a
portable and compact dongle to attach current microfluidic microelectronic and mechanical systems
(MEMs) for smartphone data analysis. The project will mainly focus on 3 areas, namely: (1) develop the
interface between the microfluidic chip and the dongle; (2) designing miniature pressure system to drive
the fluid; (3) fabricating the mechanical dongle using 3D printing
The combination of a lidar and a monocular camera to give both depth and rich visual information is
extremely useful for 3D mapping of the environment. In this project, the student will study and
implement algorithms to build 3D maps of the environment using sensory data from a lidar-camera
system.
CT02
CT03
CT04
Calibration of a Multi-Camera System with a Mirror
Extrinsic Calibration of a Lidar and Camera System
Upsampling of Depth Maps Acquired with a Lidar-Camera System
CT
CT
CT
Assist. Prof Lee Gim Hee
The fact that a single calibration pattern cannot be viewed concurrently from all the cameras in a multicamera system with non-overlapping field-of-view made it extremely difficult to get the calibration
parameters of the multi-camera system. One way to overcome this difficulty is to make use of the virtual
image from a mirror to facilitate the overlapping field-of-view between pairs of cameras. In this project,
the student will study and implement an algorithm for the calibration of a non-overlapping field-of-view
multi-camera system with a mirror.
No Specialization
No
Software development
Excellent C/C++ or Matlab programming skills and strong
knowledge on Linear Algebra.
Assist. Prof Lee Gim Hee
Depth and image data are complementary information for robotic applications that can be respectively
obtained from a Lidar and camera. However, the extrinsic parameters, i.e. the relative transformation of
Lidar to camera, have to be known for the depth and image data to be used concurrently. In this project,
the student will develop and implement an algorithm for calibrating the extrinsic parameters of a Lidar
and camera system that is rigidly mounted onto a robot.
No Specialization
No
Software development
Excellent C/C++ or Matlab programming skills and strong
knowledge on Linear Algebra.
Assist. Prof Lee Gim Hee
A sparse depth map can be obtained by projecting range data from a 3D Lidar onto an image captured by
a camera. With constraints from the RGB image, the sparse depth map can be upsampled into a dense
depth map that is useful for many robotics application. In this project, the student will study and
implement an algorithm to upsample a sparse depth map into a dense depth map.
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
Software development
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
CT05
Developing an onshore monitoring system for an Unmanned Surface Vehicle.
CT
Assist. Prof Velusamy
Subramaniam
CT06
Navigation and Control of an Unmanned Surface Vehicle
CT
Assist. Prof Velusamy
Subramaniam
CT07
Obstacle Detection and Avoidance for an Unmanned Surface Vehicle
CT
Assist. Prof Velusamy
Subramaniam
This is a continuing FYP. The prospective FYP student will be part of a team that will be upgrading an
existing USV system. In particular, the student will contribute towards the improvement of the onshore
monitoring system.
This is a continuing FYP. The prospective FYP student will be part of a team that will be upgrading an
existing USV system. In particular, the student will contribute towards the navigation and control
aspects of the USV. This will involve updating and exploring new navigation and control algorithms to
improve the performance of the USV.
This is a continuing FYP. The prospective FYP student will be part of a team that will be improving an
existing USV system. In particular, the student will contribute towards obstacle detection and avoidance
for the USV. This will involve updating and exploring new algorithms to improve the performance of the
USV in detecting obstacles and avoiding it.
Assist. Prof Velusamy
Subramaniam
This is a continuing FYP. The prospective FYP student will be part of a team that will be upgrading an
existing USV system. In this project, the student will be involved in improving the algorithms for
acquiring a target and then commanding the USV to pursue the target.
CT08
Target Acquisition and Pursuit by an Unmanned Surface Vehicle
CT
Assoc. Prof Chen Chao Yu, Peter
It has been observed that stirring, shaking and mechanical agitation of silk protein solution promote silk
strand formation due to the effect of the shear flow on amyloid fibril formation in vitro. Shear flow
(Couette flow) is generated when two parallel plates separated by a liquid move relative to each other,
which creates a uniform velocity gradient in the fluid. This project aims (i) to improve the current set-up
for creating desirable shear flow patterns in silk protein solution and (ii) to conduct experiments to
investigate the effect of various shear flow patterns in promoting silk strand formation.
Roll to roll technology has become popular among the microfluidics community and within solar panel
manufacturing. In this project the student will explore various methods of fabricating rolled up
microfluidic channels along with ways to roll them up into coils using integrated sensors.
In this project, the student will design a polymer housing for a polymer-based heat exchanger with
modular multi-cores by taking into account industry standards and principles of designing for
manufacturing. The student will also design a fluid distributor which distributes fluid among modular
multi-cores by considering its equal-distribution, dead zone, and fouling.
Assoc. Prof Chen Chao Yu, Peter
A fundamental problem in the autonomous navigation of mobile robots is obstacle avoidance. Obstacle
avoidance in highly dynamic setting with moving obstacles becomes a basic requirement for the usage of
mobile robot in human-friendly assistive environment. The objective of this project is to design and
implement obstacle avoidance techniques on mobile robots for a collision-free, autonomous navigation in
a dynamic environment. Tasks include designing an algorithm for obstacle avoidance, and selecting
suitable sensor for implementation on a commercial mobile robot for a proof-of-concept demonstration.
CT09
Automatic generation of shear flow for silk strand formation
CT
Assoc. Prof Chen Chao Yu, Peter
CT11
Development of rolled up microfluidic channels
CT
Assoc. Prof Chen Chao Yu, Peter
CT12
CT13
CT14
CT15
CT16
Mechanical design and fabrication of a polymer-based heat exchanger housing and distributor
Obstacle avoidance for mobile robot in human-friendly assistive environment
Path planning for multi-robot systems
Testing and evaluation of a microchannel heat exchanger test system
Design of High Performance Rotary Damper for a Force Control Actuator
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
Assoc. Prof Chen Chao Yu, Peter
Path planning is one of the fundamental problems for mobile multi-robot systems. When teams of robots
are deployed simultaneously in a environment accessible to all, path-planning for the robots must
consider not only static obstacles but also the possibility of collisions among the robots, as well as other
undesirable situations, such as congestions or deadlocks. Available techniques for dealing with these
problems first determine the paths of the individual robots and then apply strategies to resolve possible
conflicts. The objective of this project is to develop a prioritized decoupled path planner for multiple
robots in cluttered environment and simulate the planning process.
The student will be involved in the experimental testing of an existing microchannel heat exchanger
system over a range of studies, which would include modifying the hardware and software configuration
for optimal effectiveness. In addition, the results gathered would require statistical analysis and
presentation, which would be useful experience for practical engineering applications in related
microscale industrial fields and experimental methodology in general.
Assoc. Prof Chew Chee Meng
In this project, the aim is to design an effective rotary damper that can be used in our series damper
actuator (SDA) to achieve torque control. The damper has to have smooth torque versus angular velocity
function. Physical experiment will then be carried out to obtain the actual dynamics of the damper. A
well designed damper will enable SDA to have good force control performance. Such force control
actuator is key technology for social robots which are required to interact with human.
Assoc. Prof Chen Chao Yu, Peter
CT17
Development of a Portable Welding Carriage
CT
Assoc. Prof Chew Chee Meng
CT18
Development of Mobile Platform for Rough Terrain
CT
Assoc. Prof Chew Chee Meng
CT19
Development of Weaving Mechanism for Welding Process
CT
Assoc. Prof Chew Chee Meng
The aim of this project is to develop a portable welding carriage which is used for semi-automatic
welding in confined spaces. The proposed welding carriage should be able to climb over a vertical steel
wall. In this project, the student will need to perform literature survey, mechanical design and
implementation of prototypes. He/she will be required to work with other researchers who are responsible
for the sensors and electronics.
In this project, the aim is to design a mobile platform which could be deployed in rough terrains such as
those found in nature parks. The platform must be able to traverse the rough terrains through remote
command. It should have enough power to ascend a slope of up to forty five degree. The design should
also have payload space for future add-on functions.
Fabrication of offshore and marine structures usually requires weaving motion during welding. This is
especially true for the vertical and overhead weld joints of the structures. The aim of this project is to
develop a compact weaving welding mechanism for a welding carriage. The student will conduct a
literature survey, brainstorm feasible ideas and designing prototypes based on selected ideas. In this
project, the student will have the opportunity to work with other researchers involved in the design of the
welding carriage.
Assoc. Prof Chew Chee Meng
In this project, the student will work on an energy recovery system for bicycle. It will store the energy
while the bike is going downhill or brake is applied. The stored energy can be used to assist the rider
during the initial acceleration or during upslope. The key skills/expertise required for this project are
mechatronics and mechanical design.
Assoc. Prof Chui Chee Kong
The motivations for this project comes from the need to improve the safety and productivity of cable
binding process in shipyard. The process is currently carried out manually, making the cable binding task
highly time and manpower consuming. In collaboration with Sembcorp Marine, we are automating the
process with the use of a robotic system. The student is required to implement a vision-based motion
control system for an existing prototype cable binding robotic system. With the completed motion control
system, the robotic manipulators and end effectors should successfully perform the cable binding process.
CT20
CT22
Energy Recovery System for Bicycle
Automated cable binding robot – vision-based motion control
CT
CT
Assoc. Prof Teo Chee Leong
Excellent C/C++ or Matlab programming skills.
Programming skills in C, C++ or Python.
Programming skills in C, C++ or Python.
Simple programming skills in C, C++ or Python.
Programming skills in C, C++ or Python.
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design
Design;
Product Development;
Feasibility/Case Studies
Good grasp of Solidworks and interest in fabrication
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Feasibility/Case Studies
Good grasp of SolidWorks or CAD modelling
No Specialization
No
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Software Development
Programming skills would be helpful.
No Specialization
No
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Software Development
Programming skills would be helpful.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Experience with experimental study.
No Specialization
No
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
Keppel Offshore & Marine
No Specialization
No
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
Keppel Offshore & Marine
No Specialization
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
Product development;
Design
Product development;
Feasibility/case studies;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Knowledge of fluid dynamics and micro-controller
programming would be helpful.
NA
Mechatronics, Mechanical design, Solidworks
No
Product development;
Design
Product development;
Feasibility/case studies;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Product development;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Mechanical design, applied mechanics
No
Software development
NA
NA
Mechanical design, Solidworks
CT23
CT24
CT25
Control system of atomic-force microscopy
Simulation of BMS performance for Lithium ion battery.
User Interface Development of A Desk-top 3D Food Printer
CT
CT
CT
Assoc. Prof Chui Chee Kong
Assoc. Prof Hong Geok Soon
Assoc. Prof Hong Geok Soon
CT26
Design and development of PLC learning system
CT
Assoc. Prof Hong Geok Soon
CT27
Development of Tool Condition Monitoring for Drilling
CT
Assoc. Prof Hong Geok Soon
CT28
CT29
CT30
CT31
CT32
CT33
CT34
CT35
CT38
Optical On-line monitoring of 3D Metal Printing
Weld Pool Monitoring of 3-D metal Printing Process.
Achieving Stereo Vision with Singe lens Camera – Image Distortion
Achieving Stereo Vision with Singe lens Camera – Limitation?
A robotic marking system for large steel plates
Adaptive Traffic Light Control System
Deep Learning to enable Autonomous driving using Machine vision
Design of a manipulator arm for a small service vehicle
Perception for Mobile Manipulation
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
Assoc. Prof Zeng Kaiyang
Assoc. Prof Hong Geok Soon
Assoc. Prof Hong Geok Soon
Sun Jie (Keio-NUS CUTE Center)
Atomic-Force Microscopy (AFM) is a type of scanning probe microscopy with resolution more than
1000 times better than the optical diffraction limit. During manipulation, the forces between the tip of the
probe of AFM and sample could be programmed to follow specific signal patterns from a signal
generator. This will change the properties of the sample and aid the characterisation of its material
properties. The student is required to implement a prototype control system for an AFM.
This project involves the dynamic modelling and simulation of a battery management system for multiple
lithium ion batteries in various configurations. The project involves SciLab simulation of batteries
performances with different control strategies for the BMS module.
3D printing caters to highly specific needs, where the objects that need to be made are unique
individually. This is especially useful for prototyping, replacing of special parts and precision
engineering. It has brought about a lot of advantages for the innovation, and the research and
development industries. Upon acknowledging these advantages of 3D printing, the idea of 3D Food
Printer was inspired, giving rise to the birth of 3D food printing.
This project aims to improve the existing 3D food printer design, especially on improving or rebuilding
the frame structural design of the 3D food printer. Solid design knowledge and experience is preferred.
This project involves the design and development of a PLC training set to for teaching purpose. It
involves in selecting a set of sensors, actuators and PLC that is capable to test and configure for various
sequences.
In the drilling process with high aspect ratio for hard material, the tool will usually be worn out before
the drilling process is completed. Continuous drilling with the worn tool may results in destroying the
work-piece. This project involves the modelling and simulation of the dynamics of drilling process. You
are expected to have good partial differential equation knowledge.
3D metal printing has become commercially available on market although as an extremely expensive
technology. It has become a technology break-thru for biomedical applications (for Ti implants),
functional components, replacement & remanufacturing parts, etc. But the process and material are
expensive and costly to maintain. Online monitoring and control of the 3D metal printing become a
beneficial and new R&D direction. Optical monitoring is able to measure thermal radiation and plasma
radiation for process errors detection. You will work with the 3DP group in ME to investigate such
possibility with hands-on instrumentation and experiments.
Current 3-D printer prints object with geometrical properties with high precision. However, such 3-D
object does not ensure the consistency of its mechanical properties. This project attempt to study
behaviour of 3-D laser printing process via computer vision technique.
No Specialization
No
Others
NA
Computing and analysis
Have background in dynamic modelling and MatLab
programming
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Design
Have background in C programming
No Specialization
No
Software development;
Design
Strong C-programming technique is required in this project
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Have background in dynamic modelling and MatLab
programming
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Field testing and instrumentation
NA
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
Strong C-programming technique is required in this project
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Basic Engineering knowledge such as Physics and
Mathematics
Basic Engineering knowledge such as Physics and
Mathematics
No Specialization
Assoc. Prof Lim Kah Bin
For 3D depth scene recovery with computer vision, two cameras are necessary to generate stereo
information. Single-lens stereovision system with one camera is able to achieve this objective. Such
system has some advantages over the conventional standard stereo vision system, such as low cost, simple
setup, compactness and few system parameters. However, there are also some drawbacks due to the
system errors, especially image distortion. In this project, we will guide the students to understand the
basic concept of single-lens stereo vision and its properties. We will then study the image distortion due
to the system setup and using a geometrical method to model the distortion. Followed by the system
calibration, the distortion could be removed significantly Such stereovision system are being miniaturized
to be used in medical applications, especially in endoscopic operations.
Assoc. Prof Lim Kah Bin
For 3D depth scene recovery with computer vision, two cameras are necessary to generate stereo
information. Single-lens stereovision system with one camera is able to achieve this objective. Such
system has some advantages over the conventional standard stereo vision system, such as low cost, simple
setup, compactness and few system parameters. However, there are also some drawbacks due to the
hardware limitations. In this project, we will guide the students to understand the basic concept of singlelens stereo vision, to explore the system assembling procedure and its influence to the image quality, and
to explore the methods to improve the accuracy of depth recovery for 3D scene re-construction. Such
stereovision system are being miniaturized to be used in medical applications, especially in endoscopic
operations.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr
In the shipbuilding and marine industry, it is quite common to fabricate large steel structures consisting
of plates and stiffeners. The stiffeners are typically long steel beams with “L” shaped cross section. Large
steel plates are marked with white paint or chalk, to provide markings and guides for placement of
stiffeners. The geometric information of the marking lines are available from a CAD drawing. This
project aims at developing a robotic system to read the marking information from a CAD database, and
implement the marking on a large steel plate. An important requirement is the accuracy of the marking
locations and positions relative to the local geometry of the steel plate.
No Specialization
Sembcorp Marine
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr
Having an optimal traffic light control results in higher throughput of vehicles and minimizes the waiting
time for pedestrian and cars in traffic light junctions. The objective of this project is to devise an adaptive
traffic light control system where the traffic light changes depending on the volume of traffic in the
corresponding directions. The scope of work involves the study of the existing traffic light control system
in an identified traffic light control system. The study involves gathering data on traffic light timing and
corresponding volume of cars throughout a typical work day. A simulation will then be built using
simulation and visualization tools, such as those in ROS (Robot Operating System). A traffic light
control algorithm will then be developed based on how a human traffic light controller will control the
traffic based on volume of cars. The performance of the algorithm will be measured and compared with
existing algorithms used. Fine tuning of the algorithm is expected to be done to improve the performance
of the traffic light control system.
No Specialization
No
Software development
Basic knowledge in computer programming
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr
This project studies the use of machine vision to determine the position and orientation (Pose) of an
autonomous vehicle. The vehicle carries a camera which captures images while the vehicle is in motion.
The raw images are processed using machine vision algorithms and converted into features via deep
learning (or neural network). The project starts with the need to learn programming using c++ and or
matlab, Robot Operating System (ROS). The project then studies the Siamese Network and structure
from motion (SFM) algorithms. An open source software environment, called Caffe will be used as a
deep learning toolbox. I collected some image data already. Work involves collecting image data,
processing then, and applying deep learning algorithms to determine the pose of the vehicle.
No Specialization
No
Software development
Basic knowledge in computer programming
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr
There are many useful applications for a vehicle that has a robotic arm that can do some basic
manipulation tasks. An example application is the handling of rubbish bins in housing estates. A driver
drives the vehicle to the collection area, and the rubbish bin is manually moved and carried to the vehicle
by the driver. This project aims to develop a manipulator arm that is operated by the driver, to enable the
easy “pick and place” of the rubbish bin into and out of the vehicle.
No Specialization
Cleaning Express Pte Ltd
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Basic knowledge in computer programming
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr
We are developing a manipulation platform (mobile base + robot arm) for general and/or designated
indoor mobile manipulation tasks. The final year project includes some work on hardware
assembly/construction, software infrastructure, and system integration.
An omnidirectional (Mecanum wheels) prototype of the mobile base, built upon EtherCat
communication protocol and controlled through ROS (Robot Operation System http://www.ros.org/), is
already available for remote control together with a simplified simulation model (in Gazebo) for
monitoring and visualization (in Rviz).
The final year project will mainly focus on the perception part of the robot. It includes installation and
integration of perception sensor (Laser scanner, Camera, RGBD sensors, stereo camera, Kinect etc.).
Along with the hardware, software interface to ROS, point cloud library(3d)/OpenCV(2d) and other
vision processing techniques is to be developed to achieve function such as mapping, navigation, collision
checking for the mobile base and tabletop object recognition, object pose estimation for the manipulator.
It would be useful if the FYP student familiarizes himself/herself with ROS, programming using
C++/Pytho/Java, etc, and the Point Cloud Library and Open CV.
No Specialization
SMART
Software development
Basic knowledge in computer programming
No Specialization
CT39
System Integration towards Mobile Manipulation
CT
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr
We are developing a manipulation platform (mobile base + robot arm) for general and/or designated
indoor mobile manipulation tasks. The final year project includes some work on hardware
assembly/construction, software infrastructure, and system integration.
An omnidirectional (Mecanum wheels) prototype of the mobile base, built upon EtherCat
communication protocol and controlled through ROS (Robot Operation System http://www.ros.org/), is
already available for remote control together with a simplified simulation model (in Gazebo) for
monitoring and visualization (in Rviz).
The assigned work will start from addition and improvements of onboard-units and robot arm (embedded
PC, basic sensors, power supply, wiring, power distribution and safety check), followed by perception
sensor integration and calibration (Laser scanner, Camera, RGBD sensors, etc.). Various robot arms are
available for options (e.g., Kuka LBR IIWA, Kinova Mico, Denso, etc.), decision will be made according
to the task needs and the mobile platform capability. Along with the hardware, software interface to ROS
and the corresponding control strategy is to be developed. Detailed work includes completion and
refinement of the modelling and configuration of the whole platform (building URDF, SRDF, TF, and
CONFIG files, etc.), set-up and parameterization for localization, mapping, (Odometry, Collision
Checking, AMCL, SLAM), and interface to other open source packages in ROS (e.g., Navigation Stack,
PCL - point cloud library for perception, and MoveIt! - robot motion planning and control tool kit).
This Final Year Project focuses on the integration of the mobile base. This FYP student will work closely
with another FYP student who focuses on the system integration of the manipulator arm. These 2 FYP
students will work together and share the workload while focusing on different aspects. Since the whole
platform requires an integrated system, it is necessary that the two students collaborate with each other
and share the resources throughout the project. Other divisions may also be negotiable as long as there is
enough work for each student to be exposed to both hardware and software sides.
It would be useful if the FYP student familiarizes himself/herself with ROS, programming using
C++/Python/Java, etc, and the Point Cloud Library and Open CV. Experience in robot perception and
motion planning are also very useful.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Basic knowledge in computer programming
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Basic knowledge in computer programming
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Field testing and instrumentation;
Feasibility/case studies;
Design
NA
CT41
Robotics for Pediatric rehabilitation
CT
Assoc. Prof Teo Chee Leong
CT42
Vision-based device to estimate size of a delivery box
CT
Assoc. Prof Teo Chee Leong
We are developing a manipulation platform (mobile base + robot arm) for general and/or designated
indoor mobile manipulation tasks. The final year project includes some work on hardware
assembly/construction, software infrastructure, and system integration.
An omnidirectional (Mecanum wheels) prototype of the mobile base, built upon EtherCat
communication protocol and controlled through ROS (Robot Operation System http://www.ros.org/), is
already available for remote control together with a simplified simulation model (in Gazebo) for
monitoring and visualization (in Rviz).
The assigned work will start from addition and improvements of onboard-units and robot arm (embedded
PC, basic sensors, power supply, wiring, power distribution and safety check), followed by perception
sensor integration and calibration (Laser scanner, Camera, RGBD sensors, etc.). Various robot arms are
available for options (e.g., Kuka LBR IIWA, Kinova Mico, Denso, etc.), decision will be made according
to the task needs and the mobile platform capability. Along with the hardware, software interface to ROS
and the corresponding control strategy is to be developed. Detailed work includes completion and
refinement of the modelling and configuration of the whole platform (building URDF, SRDF, TF, and
CONFIG files, etc.), set-up and parameterization for localization, mapping, (Odometry, Collision
Checking, AMCL, SLAM), and interface to other open source packages in ROS (e.g., Navigation Stack,
PCL - point cloud library for perception, and MoveIt! - robot motion planning and control tool kit).
This Final Year Project focuses on the integration of the manipulator arm. This FYP student will work
closely with another FYP student who focuses on the system integration of the mobile base. These 2 FYP
students will work together and share the workload while focusing on different aspects. Since the whole
platform requires an integrated system, it is necessary that the two students collaborate with each other
and share the resources throughout the project. Other divisions may also be negotiable as long as there is
enough work for each student to be exposed to both hardware and software sides.
It would be useful if the FYP student familiarizes himself/herself with ROS, programming using
C++/Python/Java, etc, and the Point Cloud Library and Open CV. Experience in robot perception and
motion planning are also very useful.
Clinical studies on adult chronic stroke patients have shown that robotics therapy for the arm can help
patients show significant improvements in arm, writs and hand motor functions. In contrast, there are
few studies on children with physical disabilities. We have developed a robotic device to train pinching,
forearm supination/pronation and wrist flexion/extension. This project, a continuation from last year,
will develop other attachments to train finger functions and study the efficacy of the device for children
with physical disabilities.
In delivery services, it is necessary for the delivery person to determine the size of the boxes to be shipped
when picking up the shipment. In this project, the objective is to develop a portable vision-based device
to automatically estimate the size of a delivery box. It is envisaged that the delivery person will take a
picture of the boxes using the device and the device will then automatically estimate the sizes of the
boxes. It is possible that the background will be unstructured and cluttered and so the device must be
robust enough to correctly identify the boxes.
No Specialization
No
Product development
Student should be interested in Machine Vision.
Assist. Prof Koh Yee Kan
Cancer cells can be selectively destroyed by heat through absorption of laser by gold nanorods. Gold
nanorods are rod shaped gold nanoparticles. Working with lasers, these nanoparticles find wide
applications in bio-imaging and sensing, drug delivery, photo-thermal therapy. In these applications, how
the gold nanorods convert the laser light to heat and how this energy dissipates to surrounds are still not
clear. In this project, the student will learn (from a PhD student in my group) how to synthesis the gold
nanorods with controlled shape using seed mediation method and conjugate the gold nanorods with
differen Raman reporters like HS-(CH2)11-NHCO-coumarin, HS-(CH2)11-indole and 4-ATP. The
student will characterize the absorption spectrum and Raman spectrum of the functionalized gold
nanorods to ensure successful conjugation. The student will mainly work with a PhD student, and this
project could lead to a fully sponsored PhD scholarship. It is especially suitable for those who are
considering to do a PhD and are interested to explore how research looks like.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Product Development
A good CAP and interest to pursue a PhD degree
Assist. Prof Koh Yee Kan
Cancer cells can be selectively destroyed by heat through absorption of laser by gold nanorods. Gold
nanorods are rod shaped gold nanoparticles. Working with lasers, these nanoparticles find wide
applications in bio-imaging and sensing, drug delivery, photo-thermal therapy. In these applications, how
the gold nanorods convert the laser light to heat and how this energy dissipates to surrounds are still not
clear. In this project, the student will learn (from a PhD student in my group) how to synthesis the gold
nanorods with controlled shape using seed mediation method and how to modify the surface capping
layer of CTAB with other ligands like MUDA or thiolated polyethyleneglycol (PEG). The student will
characterize the absorption spectrum and Raman spectrum of the functionalized gold nanorods to ensure
successful conjugation. The student will mainly work with a PhD student, and this project could lead to a
fully sponsored PhD scholarship. It is especially suitable for those who are considering to do a PhD and
are interested to explore how research looks like.
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Product Development
A good CAP and interest to pursue a PhD program
Assist. Prof Koh Yee Kan
Waste heat, for example from the car exhaust, could be converted into useful electricity by
thermoelectrics. However, currently, the thermoelectric energy conversion process is rather inefficient,
limited by the available materials. This project involves design, preparation and characterization of novel
thermoelectric materials, manganese silicide nanoparticles in crystalline silicon. The project involves
annealing of sputtered samples under different annealing temperature and duration, and study how the
nanoparticles sizes and electrical properties changes with annealing conditions. The student will mainly
work with a PhD student, and this project could lead to a fully sponsored PhD scholarship. It is especially
suitable for those who are considering to do a PhD and are interested to explore how research looks like.
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Product Development
A good CAP and interest in doing a PhD
CT40
EBTS01
EBTS02
EBTS03
System Integration towards Mobile Manipulation – Manipulator Arm
Conjugation of gold nanorods with HS-(CH2)11-NHCO-coumarin, HS-(CH2)11-indole for
Photothermal Cancer Therapy.
Conjugation of gold nanorods with MUDA and thiolated polyethyleneglycol (PEG) for
Photothermal Cancer Therapy.
Novel Si Nanostructures for Thermoelectric Energy Conversion 1
CT
EBTS
EBTS
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Marcelo H Ang Jr
EBTS04
Novel Si Nanostructures for Thermoelectric Energy Conversion 2
EBTS
Waste heat, for example from the car exhaust, could be converted into useful electricity by
thermoelectrics. However, currently, the thermoelectric energy conversion process is rather inefficient,
limited by the available materials. This project involves design, preparation and characterization of novel
thermoelectric materials, chromium silicide nanoparticles in crystalline silicon. The project involves
annealing of ion-implanted samples under different annealing temperature and duration, and study how
the nanoparticles sizes and electrical properties changes with annealing conditions. The student will
mainly work with a PhD student, and this project could lead to a fully sponsored PhD scholarship. It is
especially suitable for those who are considering to do a PhD and are interested to explore how research
looks like.
Assist. Prof Koh Yee Kan
EBTS06
Preparation of gold nanorods nanocrystal array on metal films for thermoelectric energy
conversion.
EBTS
Assist. Prof Koh Yee Kan
EBTS08
Kinetic energy harvesting from rain drops
EBTS
Assist. Prof Park Sungyong
EBTS09
Microfluidic solar indoor lighting systems
EBTS
Assist. Prof Park Sungyong
EBTS10
Microfluidic sunlight manipulation systems for solar energy collection – part 1
EBTS
Assist. Prof Park Sungyong
EBTS11
Microfluidic sunlight manipulation systems for solar energy collection – part 2
EBTS
Assist. Prof Park Sungyong
Waste heat, for example from the car exhaust, could be converted into useful electricity by
thermoelectrics. However, currently, the thermoelectric energy conversion process is rather inefficient,
limited by the available materials. This project involves preparation of a new potential thermoelectric
material, nanocrystal arrays. Nanocrystal array is a hybrid organic-inorganic material. It was
demonstrated to have very low thermal conductivity due to the presence of organic-inorganic interfaces,
which makes it a thermoelectric material. In this project, the student will learn (from a PhD student in my
group) how to synthesis the gold nanorods with controlled shape using seed mediation method and
conjugate Raman reporters like 4-NPT to the nanorods. The student will also learn (from a PhD student
in my group) how to deposit gold/silver thin films by thermal evaporation and/or magnetron sputtering
and preparing self-assembly monolayer on the metal film, and then prepare the nanocrystal array. The
student will mainly work with a PhD student, and this project could lead to a fully sponsored PhD
scholarship. It is especially suitable for those who are considering to do a PhD and are interested to
explore how research looks like.
Kinetic energy of rain drops will be harvested by a novel device coated with a high-capacitance dielectric
material for large electric energy generation.
This project will develop solar indoor lighting systems. Sunlight is directly collected from building
rooftop and driven to indoor rooms for interior illumination. The system can save electricity for building
lighting.
This project will develop sunlight manipulation systems using the microfluidic technology based on
electrowetting. The system can be potentially used for non-mechanical solar tracking.
This project will develop sunlight manipulation systems using the microfluidic technology based on
electrowetting. The system can be potentially used for non-mechanical solar tracking.
EBTS12
Investigation on spray development of different fuel under various operating conditions
EBTS
Assist. Prof Yang Wenming
Yu Wenbin
EBTS14
Investigation on the soot formation in a diesel engine fueled by diesel/biodiesel
EBTS
Assist. Prof Yang Wenming
Zhao Feiyang
EBTS15
knocking analysis on a dual fuel engine fueled by biodiesel and methane
EBTS
Assist. Prof Yang Wenming
Zhou Dezhi
The performance and emissions of diesel engine is significantly affected by fuel spray development, so it
is very important for us to understand the spary properties under different operating conditions. In this
project, the candiate will make a detailed investigation on the spray development of various fuels.
Soot formation is a major challenge faced by diesel engine. In this project, the candidate will numerically
investigate the soot formation in a diesel engine fueled by diesel/biodiesel, the major factors affecting the
soot formation will be disclosed.
Dual fuel engine is designed to produce high efficiency and low emissions, however, it also faces a major
challenge of knocking. In this project, the candidate will investigate the knocking tendency of the dual
fuel engine under various operating conditions. The methods to mitigate knocking intensity will be
suggested
EBTS16
Numerical Investigation on the combustion and emissions of a diesel engine fueled by kerosene
and its blend with diesel
EBTS
Assist. Prof Yang Wenming
Tay Kun Lin Clement
EBTS17
Numerical investigation on the performance and emissions formation of a RCCI engine
EBTS
Assist. Prof Yang Wenming
Zhao Feiyang
EBTS18
Cost-effective strategies in cooling enclosed spaces with high solar loads
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Christopher Yap
EBTS19
Effective strategies for cooling enclosed spaces with hotspots
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Christopher Yap
In this project, the candidate will numerically investigate the combustion characteristics and emissions of
a diesel engine fueled by kerosene and its blend with diesel. Various factors affecting the performance
and emissions of the engine like, kerosene/diesel ratio and fuel injection timing etc will be examed.
RCCI engine is regarded as the next generation IC engine with high efficiency and low emissions. In the
project, the candidate will investigate the impact of various factors like fuel injection timing and
gasoline/diesel ratio etc on the performance and emissions of the RCCI engine, especially on the soot
formation.
Occupants experience much thermal discomfort in spaces with high solar loads such as attics and vehicle
cabins. Various parameters affect the air velocity and temperature distribution in these spaces. These
include the fenestration area, diffuser design and location of air inlets and outlets, and objects in the
space. In the project, cost-effective strategies for improving the cooling of such spaces will be explored
using available computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software
Various parameters affect the air velocity and temperature distribution in enclosed spaces with hotspots.
These include the diffuser design and location of air inlets and outlets, objects and the hotspots in the
space. Effective strategies for the effective cooling of such spaces are explored using available
computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software.
Assoc. Prof Christopher Yap
Higher rates of heat transfer may be obtained with an array of impinging jets than with a single
impinging jet or convent¬ional forced convection cooling methods. How¬ever, the interference of
adjacent jets and walls reduces the effectiveness of such cooling. Strategies to reduce the interference and
enhance cooling are studied. The resulting heat transfer will be computed and exper¬imentally verified.
An existing exper¬imental rig may be used with appropriate modifications.
EBTS20
Strategies to improve cooling of surfaces using an array of impinging jets
EBTS
Thermosyphon flows have the advantages of simplicity, relatively small size, no moving parts and low
cost in achieving high heat transfer rates. Such flows may be used to cool high heat flux electronic
devices. The use of thermosyphon flows to enhance cooling of the devices will be explored. The project
will require the use of computational thermal-fluids software for studying the flow
In the charging and discharging of increasingly higher-powered batteries, the dissipation of heat
generated by the batteries becomes more challenging. Convection cooling and other conventional
methods require significant space and tend to be expensive. In this project, alternative approaches for the
cooling of these batteries will be studied. Available computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software may
be used in the study.
Energy and Sustainability
No
Energy and Sustainability
No
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Product Development
Laboratory Investigation;
Product Development
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation
A good CAP and interest to do a PhD
A good CAP and interest to pursue a PhD degree
energy harvesting
Energy and Sustainability
No
Energy and Sustainability
No
Energy and Sustainability
No
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation
Automotive Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
Automotive Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
Automotive Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
Automotive Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
Automotive Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No
Computing and analysis
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
solar energy
solar energy
solar energy
EBTS21
Using thermosyphon flows to cool high heat flux electronic devices
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Christopher Yap
EBTS22
Cost-effective cooling of high-powered rechargeable batteries
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Christopher Yap
EBTS24
Analysing a ozone air treatment system for air conditioning application
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Chua Kian Jon Ernest
This project entails the study of using ozone for treating indoor air pollutants in order to improve air
conditioning energy efficiency. Experimental setup is available in the lab for conducting experiments.
Energy and Sustainability
No
EBTS26
Experimental evaluation of several lab synthesized desiccants
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Chua Kian Jon Ernest
This project entails the experimental study and analysis of several lab-made desiccants for the purpose of
air dehumdification and thermal regeneration.
Energy and Sustainability
No
EBTS27
Investigating a Phase-Change Material for thermal energy storage
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Chua Kian Jon Ernest
Energy and Sustainability
No
EBTS28
Studying the performance of a co-generation district cooling system I
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Chua Kian Jon Ernest
Energy and Sustainability
No
EBTS30
Studying the performance of a composite membrane for air conditioning
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Chua Kian Jon Ernest
Energy and Sustainability
No
EBTS31
Drop in Replacement of aluminium heat spreader with enhanced conduction
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Lee Poh Seng
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
DSO
Laboratory Investigation
Heat Transfer theory.
DSO
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Heat Transfer theory.
EBTS32
Effect of Tapered Twisted Tape Inserts for Enhanced Heat Transfer.
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Lee Poh Seng
M Kum Ja
Low Hwee Min Charles (DSO)
Low Hwee Min Charles (DSO)
This project study the performance of several PCMs for cold thermal storage during charing and
discharging processes. Performance of several PCMs will be evaluated and compared.
This project requires student to study the performance of lab-designed co-generation system that is
capable of producing cooling chilled water at the same time. Both experiments and simulations will be
conduct.
This project involves the synthesis, characterising and performance evaluation of several lab-based
synthesized membranes for the purpose of moisture removal during air conditioning.
This project involves investigation into the concept of drop in replacement of aluminium heat spreader
with enhanced conduction. Various approaches such as 3D printing of vapour chambers, bonding of
micro heat pipes to embed within alloy block, followed by CNC machining to the required external form
and shape will be considered. The shortlisted option will be fabricated, followed by thermal
measurements and conduction cooling characterization.
This project involves thermal simulation to study the effects of Tapered Twisted Tape Inserts on Heat
Transfer enhancement. The heat sink with twisted tapes in smooth channels will also be assembled.
Subsequently, thermal measurements and characterization for forced convection surface flow cooling will
be performed.
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
Heat transfer
Heat transfer
Heat transfer
Heat transfer
Heat transfer
EBTS33
EBTS34
EBTS35
EBTS40
EBTS42
EBTS43
EBTS44
EBTS45
Implementation of Carbon Nanofibers and Nanotudes for Heat
Transfer Enhancement
Micro-channel heat mapping - an urban analogy
Synthetic Jets for Air-Cooled Array of Fins with Surface Features.
Novel Phase Change Material Packaging Design for Spacecraft Thermal Management
Processing and thermal characterization of Al – Carbon based composite
Singapore Data Centre Cooling Calculator
Design of Organic Electrodes for Li- Ion Electrochemical Batteries
Development of Garnet-type solid electrolytes for rechargeable Li-air battery
EBTS
EBTS
EBTS
EBTS
EBTS
EBTS
EBTS
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Lee Poh Seng
Low Hwee Min Charles (DSO)
This project involves investigation into depositing carbon nanofibers, amorphous-carbon and carbon
nanotubes layers using controlled synthesis and thermal catalytic vapor deposition process on various
substrate material types. The purpose is to enhance convective heat transfer over the surfaces. Actual
laboratory deposition process will be performed, followed by thermal measurements and characterization
for either forced convection surface flow or jet impingement cooling.
Assoc. Prof Lee Poh Seng
Scalar dispersion in cities can be simulated using network models, where the urban form is treated as a
network of roads and intersections. As part of this project the student will carry out the first steps in
investigating whether a similar model can be used for heat mapping and hotspot prediction in urban
environments. The student will design a miniaturised 2D urban layout in a micro-channel, and through
the use of PIV and LIF will investigate how the distribution of heat sources and fluid pathways affect the
Dr Bharathi Boppana (IHPC) / Dr Daniel dispersion of heat. The results will be compared to existing turbulent flow simulations from a similar 3D
Wise (IHPC)
domain to observe how accurate the 2D approximation can be.
Assoc. Prof Lee Poh Seng
This project involves investigation into heat transfer enhancement using synthetic jets for air-cooled array
of fins with surface features. Thermal simulation will first be performed to study the effects on vertically
placed heat sink with upward concurrent pulsated air flow generated by mesoscale synthetic jets. The
perturbed shear layers on superimposing an external excitation on the reattaching shear layer to promote
mixing and shear layer growth will be studied. This will be followed by assembling the heat sink and
performing thermal measurements and characterization for forced convection surface flow cooling.
Assoc. Prof Lee Poh Seng
Assoc. Prof Lee Poh Seng
Assoc. Prof Lee Poh Seng
Assoc. Prof Palani Balaya
Assoc. Prof Palani Balaya
Low Hwee Min Charles (DSO)
The high power requirements of future space missions present a great challenge in the thermal
management of spacecraft. One potential solution is the application of latent heat storage with the use of
phase change material (PCM) to control the temperature of critical modules and electronics. However,
the limitation of phase-change material lies in their low thermal conductivity. This project aims to
enhance the heat transfer of phase change material through novel packaging designs. In addition, the
Chin Yin Hau / Chua Yong Sheng (DSO) project will also involve numerical and experimental tests for design validation.
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
DSO
Laboratory Investigation
Heat Transfer theory.
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No Specialization
A*STAR Institute of High
Performance Computing
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
The student should be familiar with and have an interest in
fluid mechanics and heat transfer
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
DSO
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Heat Transfer theory.
NA
Energy and Sustainability
DSO
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Dr Chua Beng Wah (SIMTech)
Lightweight Al composite reinforced with carbon based material (CNTs or TPG) with good thermal
properties is ideal candidate for many thermal management applications. However, there are still many
challenges in achieving good thermal properties in the composite due to many problems associated with
poor wettability, interfacial bonding issue, agglomeration and segregation. This project looks into a novel
processing approach to fabricate Al 60xx composite reinforced by different volume fraction of CNTs or
TPG through ball milling, rheocasting and liquid forging techniques. The microstructures, interface
between the Al matrix and the carbon material and their thermal properties will be examined in this
work.
Energy and Sustainability
SIMTech
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
GPA at least 4.0
Castaneda, Jose (Digital Realty)
The Green Grid Singapore Workgroup is undertaking an iniciative to develop a tool that can be used by
Data Center owners, designers and users to evaluate the efficiency of different cooling technologies. The
initiative’s goals are in line with the Singapore government agencies (IDA, BCA, and others) to promote
high efficiency data centres.
The OBJECTIVES of the project are:
1- To provide an easy to use tool to estimate mechanical efficiency of different cooling methodologies,
data centre configurations and server inlet temperatures.
2- To use Partial PUE (pPUE™) metrics to quantify efficiencies
3- To present the results in such a way that initial planning decisions can be informed
4- To promote a debate on the effect of cooling technologies, data centre configuration and server
environmental requirements in the efficiencies of data centres within Singapore and other countries with
tropical climates, characterised by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and abundant
rainfall.
Energy and Sustainability
Digital Realty
Computing and analysis;
Software development
Knowledge of cooling technologies, advanced knowledge of
MS Excel, understanding energy transfer technologies,
understanding of building services, basic understanding of IT
technology
Dr. Harihara Pathy.
Organic electrode materials offer an interesting alternative to the conventional inorganic intercalation
electrode materials by being inexpensive in their production, refinement, and recycling. Thus, organicbased materials are promising for environmental as well as for economic reasons. Several types of
organic electrode materials have already been proposed. Among them, we will focus our attention on the
substituted Terephthalic acid based materials, since they undergoes a two electron redox reaction. This
project is designed to investigate the effect of substitution at terephthalic acid on the capacity of second
generation rechargeable Lithium batteries.
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Dr. Vishwanathan Ramar
Rechargeable lithium-air batteries have received much attention due to their extremely high energy
densities, which far exceeds that of current rechargeable Li-ion batteries. In view of this, there is a
renewed focus on development of the Li-air battery. The solid electrolytes are key components to protect
lithium electrode from aqueous, non-aqueous electrolytes in lithium-air battery. Among inorganic solid
electrolytes, Li7La3Zr2O12 compounds with Garnet structure have drawn considerable attention due to
their high ionic conductivity. In this project is designed to develop high ionic conductivity solid
electrolyte for Li-Air battery.
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation
Basic material characterisation and electrochemistry
EBTS46
Understanding the Influence of Carbon Content on the Electrochemical Performance of
Na2FePO4F Cathode Material for Sodium-ion Battery
EBTS
Assoc. Prof Palani Balaya
EBTS47
Design of a photovoltaic system for a stand-alone container office
EBTS
Dr Sng Wei Meng, Daniel
Nanostructured Na2FePO4F/C composite as a potential cathode material for sodium-ion battery is
synthesised by a solvothermal-assisted soft template method using sucrose as the carbon source. Herein,
sucrose not only prevents the increase of particle size, but also decomposes into a conductive composite
after solvothermal treatment, providing high conductivity between the particles. This study will
systematically investigate the influence of different carbon content on the material properties and
electrochemical performance of Na2FePO4F as a cathode for sodium-ion battery.
A stand-alone photovoltaic system is an off-the-grid electricity system for locations that are not fitted with
an electricity distribution system. A typical system includes photovoltaic panels for electricity generation,
energy storage, and regulation. In this study, student is required to design a photovoltaic system for a
stand-alone container office to meet its power requirement.
Energy and Sustainability
No
Computing and Analysis;
Feasibility/Case Studies
knowledge on air-conditioning systems
Dr Sng Wei Meng, Daniel
In conventional air-conditioning systems, cool air is blown in through a typical ceiling diffuser to provide
an even temperature through the space. This is usually referred as the mixed flow distribution. With
displacement systems, air is introduced at low velocity through floor terminals. The room heat sources
lift the air up and the air passes through the occupied zone and is exhausted at high level. This gives
energy saving potential as it only cools down the occupied space below 2m high instead of the entire
space. Student in this project is required to run energy simulations to determine the saving under different
operation conditions.
Energy and Sustainability
No
Computing and Analysis
knowledge on air-conditioning systems
Dr Sng Wei Meng, Daniel
In conventional air-conditioning systems, cool air is blown in through a typical ceiling diffuser to provide
an even temperature through the space. This is usually referred as the mixed flow distribution. However,
occupants are unable to adjust the local climate around them to meet their thermal preference.
Personalized ventilation is a system that provides an ambient temperature usually higher than mixed
ventilation, while occupants are able to adjust the temperature of a space around them. This gives energy
saving potential as it only meet the thermal comfort level around an occupant while the unoccupied
ambient space is usually higher than a space with typical mixed ventilation. Student in this project is
required to run energy simulations to determine the saving under different operation conditions.
Energy and Sustainability
No
Computing and Analysis
knowledge on air-conditioning systems
Energy and Sustainability
No
Computing and Analysis;
Feasibility/Case Studies
knowledge on air-conditioning systems
Energy and Sustainability
No
Feasibility/Case Studies
knowledge on air-conditioning systems
EBTS49
EBTS50
Energy saving analysis of displacement ventilation system in Singapore
Energy saving analysis of personalized ventilation system in Singapore
EBTS
EBTS
EBTS51
Retrofitting an existing building with green features
EBTS
Dr Sng Wei Meng, Daniel
EBTS52
Study of novel ideas of air conditioning systems for the Tropics
EBTS
Dr Sng Wei Meng, Daniel
Mr. Markas Law
Green buildings typically incorporate superior air quality, abundant natural light, access to views and
noise control which benefits building occupants, making these building better places to work or live. The
major considerations taken into account are the lot design and development efficiency, energy and water
efficiency, resource efficiency, indoor environmental quality and the building’s overall impact on the
environment. In this project, student is free to choose an existing building and do some basis energy
analysis. Then he/she may propose some green features to reduce the energy consumption of the chosen
building. Student may access the improved building against BCA green mark.
New air conditioning systems have potential to slash energy usage. However, some of the new systems
are developed in temperate climate countries, which might not be suitable for the tropics with high
humility level and high ambient temperature. Student in this project is required to do extensive literature
review on the novel air-con systems and study the pros and cons of such systems, and propose something
feasible for the tropics.
This is a continuing project and is one of two projects offered in this area. Micro thrusters as propulsion
systems have been widely used in aerospace applications for years. The micro thruster is used for attitude
adjustment, station keeping, orbit transfer and propulsion of micro-satellites or mini-spacecraft. To meet
increasing demand for micro satellite applications, miniaturized propulsion systems will need to be
developed further so as to offer substantial improvement in performance and cost compared to the
alternatives currently available so as to realize the successful, large scale deployment of microsatellites in
the 10 to 100 kg class. The ideal propulsion system would minimize mass, complexity and power
requirements, while maximizing thrust precision and fuel economy.
EBTS53
Designing a micro propulsion system for micro spacecraft
EBTS
A vaporizing liquid in the micro thruster is used to produce thrust. An improved experimental set up has
been designed to measure the thrust produced in a real space (vacuum) environment. Analysis and
computer modelling will be performed to predict the performance. By using suitable materials and
fabrication techniques, we seek to develop a low-cost, fully automated addressable micro propulsion
device capable of operating at elevated temperatures and low vacuum. Results from the study will
contribute towards micro satellite and micro propulsion applications. This project is one of two being
proposed to develop micro propulsion systems for micro satellite applications.
Prof Chou Siaw Kiang
Aeronautical Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
Software development (no
programme required)
NA
A good understanding of the laws of thermodynamics.
Working knowledge of energy balance principles. Ability to
carry out numerical analysis. Need to perform data search and
organisation.
This is a continuing project. The objective of this project is to develop a simple yet effective engineering
tool to enable investigations of the thermal environment in our tropical urban canyons so as to establish
ways to improve zone thermal comfort, energy efficiency and increase resilience against adverse climatic
effects.
Use of air conditioning, urban transportation systems, street orientation, and residential and nonresidential buildings all have their impact on the micro climate of an urban canyon. Also, building height,
proximity, and street width influence the heat generation and dissipation characteristics of heat sources
and sinks. Construction materials and other urban landscape features can alter surface radiation
exchanges, energy interactions and atmospheric flows.
A model has been developed to enable simulation of the urban space. The project will identify sources of
heat transmission and generation. In addition, an experimental set up will be used to study the
performance of window systems including those that use retroreflective materials. Local weather
information covering temperature, humidity, direct and diffuse solar radiation, rainfall, and wind speed
and direction will be used in the simulation.
EBTS56
EBTS58
Improving thermal environment of urban tropical canyons of sustainable cities
Life Cycle Analysis of Energy Systems – Renewable Energy Systems
EBTS
EBTS
Prof Chou Siaw Kiang
This project will involve experimentation, data gathering, analysis and computer simulation. Results of
this project will have significant impact in the design of efficient and comfortable urban systems for
sustainable living.
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
Prof Chou Siaw Kiang
This is a continuation project. Life cycle analysis is an important method in evaluating the environmental
impacts of an energy system. Using a process driven principle, this project aims to analyse the renewable
energy systems. These include solar PV, solar thermal, onshore wind, offshore, geothermal, biomass, and
hydro electricity generation system. In addition, an LCA will also be applied to industrial solar thermal
applications (heating, cooling, and steam production). Environmental impacts include carbon dioxide
emissions, pollutions, wastes, and others. The interdisciplinary nature of the project provides a learning
platform for students to appreciate broader issues beyond engineering, such as life cycle thinking, life
cycle energy analysis, life cycle cost analysis, carbon/pollution penalties, and other environmental driven
decision-making.
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
BCA and Technoform Asia Pacific
Pte Ltd
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
BCA and Technoform Asia Pacific
Pte Ltd
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
CFD, Experimental Analysis, good foundation in fluid
mechanics.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
Dimensional analysis and good foundation in solid mechanics.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
Dimensional analysis and good foundation in solid mechanics.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
Dimensional analysis, good foundation in fluid mechanics.
This is a continuing project. Commercial buildings account for a significant share of the total electrical
energy consumption of Singapore. In a completed BCA-funded project, a special facility called the
Guarded-Hot-Box (GHB) was created to enable experimental investigations on the thermal performance
of building envelope systems and components. The GHB can be used to determine the thermal
transmittance of fenestrations and wall and roof structure, including a variety of “green” envelope
systems.
In this project, we will perform energy simulation to study the integrity and thermal performance of
envelope systems and windows. The simulation will be validated by experimental investigations using
the GHB and newly developed facilities at the BCA. We will study the design of thermal breaks and
window systems with the view to revise the building envelope standards, the ETTV and RETV, currently
in use. These enhanced energy standards will facilitate design of future sustainable buildings.
EBTS59
Performance of envelope systems for energy efficient and sustainable buildings – Part A
EBTS
Prof Chou Siaw Kiang
Assoc. Prof Christopher Yap
Results from the study will contribute to improving energy standards and the design of envelope systems
and components qualified under the Green Mark Incentive Scheme. This project is one of two projects
addressing thermal performance of building envelope systems.
This is a continuing project. Commercial buildings account for a significant share of the total electrical
energy consumption of Singapore. In a completed BCA-funded project, a special facility called the
Guarded-Hot-Box (GHB) was created to enable experimental investigations on the thermal performance
of building envelope systems and components. The GHB can be used to determine the thermal
transmittance of fenestrations and wall and roof structure, including a variety of “green” envelope
systems.
In this project, we will perform energy simulation to study the integrity and thermal performance of
envelope systems and windows. The simulation will be validated by experimental investigations using
the GHB and newly developed facilities at the BCA. We will study the formulation of the ETTV and
RETV standards currently in use and develop enhanced formulations to facilitate application in future
sustainable buildings.
EBTS60
Performance of envelope systems for energy efficient and sustainable buildings – Part B
EBTS
Prof Chou Siaw Kiang
Assoc. Prof Chua Kian Jon Ernest
Results from the study will contribute to improving energy standards and the design of envelope systems
and components qualified under the Green Mark Incentive Scheme. This project is one of two projects
addressing thermal performance of building envelope systems.
FM02
Development of Tree Canopy Model in Singapore Urban Landscape
FM
Assist. Prof Danielle Tan
FM03
Effect of Channel Geometry on Segregation in a Chute
FM
Assist. Prof Danielle Tan
FM04
Effect of Wall-Roughness on Segregation in a Chute
FM
Assist. Prof Danielle Tan
Vegetation has been increasingly used in Singapore urban landscape to mitigate Urban Heat Islands
effect and remove pollutant. This project aims to develop comprehensive tree canopy model to better
predict turbulent airflow around porous vegetation. The drag coefficients of model trees are measured
using a force balance and the turbulent flow fields are measured using a stereo-PIV setup The Leaf Area
Density (LAD) database for Singapore urban tree is obtained from NParks and used for the numerical
study. Comparison of simulation with experimental wind tunnel results will be performed for few typical
tree species in Singapore.
Segregation – separation of a mixture into its components – is known to take place when a granular
mixture is non-uniform. Typically-studied factors are related to the mixture, e.g. size, shape, density and
roughness. However oftentimes the mixture itself cannot be affected, and thus the segregation process
must be mitigated or encouraged via external factors. This project will investigate the effect of channel
geometry on the rate of segregation through physical experiments.
Segregation – separation of a mixture into its components – is known to take place when a granular
mixture is non-uniform. Typically-studied factors are related to the mixture, e.g. size, shape, density and
roughness. However oftentimes the mixture itself cannot be affected, and thus the segregation process
must be mitigated or encouraged via external factors. This project will investigate the effect of wall
roughness on the rate of segregation through physical experiments.
Assist. Prof Danielle Tan
Segregation – separation of a mixture into its components – is known to take place when a granular
mixture is non-uniform. Typically the mixtures studied are dry, but in the pharmaceutical industry, some
amount of fluid may also be involved. This project’s focus will be on investigating the effect of the liquid
– its presence, the amount and/or type of fluid etc. through physical experiments.
FM05
Investigation of the Effect of Fluid on Mixture Segregation
FM
Poh Hee Joo (IHPC & ME adjunct)
FM06
FM07
Modelling of Urban Heat island Circulation in Singapore City
Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Fluid on Mixture Segregation
FM
FM
Assist. Prof Danielle Tan
Assist. Prof Danielle Tan
Poh Hee Joo (IHPC & ME adjunct)
Urban Heat Island Circulation (UHIC) occurs when synoptic wind is weak, especially in Singapore
urban building setting. One of the significant weaknesses of the engineering CFD to model Multi-scale
Urban climate and UHIC is insufficient treatment of modelling the buoyancy effects on turbulent
diffusion that play significant roles under calm wind conditions. This project aims to upscale CFD
models in the development of a meso-micro scale model for the purpose of predicting and designing multiscale urban airflows. New coordinate transformation specifically developed for adapting pressured-based
CFD models to include atmospheric stratification, inelasticity and the Coriolis force will be implemented.
No Specialization
No
Segregation – separation of a mixture into its components – is known to take place when a granular
mixture is non-uniform. Typically the mixtures studied are dry, but in the pharmaceutical industry, some
amount of fluid may also be involved. This project’s focus will be on formulation of a numerical
simulation of a solid-liquid mixture segregating in a chute, with the goal of investigating the effect of the
liquid. Some small amount of physical experiments will be involved to validate the simulation results.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and Dimensional analysis, good foundation in fluid mechanics and
numerical/software.
computing/programming.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and Dimensional analysis, good foundation in solid mechanics and
numerical/software.
computing/programming.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
dimensional analysis, good foundation in solid mechanics
Computing and Analysis
CFD, Numerical Method in PDE, Scale analysis, good
foundation in fluid mechanics.
FM08
Numerical Simulation of Segregation in a Chute
FM
Assist. Prof Danielle Tan
FM09
Quantifying the Effects of Size, Mass and Shape on Segregation
FM
Assist. Prof Danielle Tan
Segregation – separation of a mixture into its components – is known to take place when a granular
mixture is non-uniform. Contributing differences include size, shape, density and roughness. Depending
on the application, segregation is either unwanted or preferred. This project involves the formulation of a
numerical simulation of a mixture travelling down a chute, with the goal of investigating one or more
factors contributing to segregation. Some small amount of experiments is also expected.
Segregation – separation of a mixture into its components – is known to take place when a granular
mixture is non-uniform. These differences include size, mass and shape. General qualitative relations are
known for single differences, but the exact quantification in terms of rate of segregation is unknown,
particularly when a combination of differences are present. This project will be mostly experimental,
involving a lot of visual processing.
Assist. Prof David Estruch-Samper
The high temperatures in urban areas can have a strong impact on the local atmospheric boundary layer.
With appropriate knowledge, accurate characterisation of the environmental flows could eventually
facilitate building design and distribution, as well as serving as a guideline for material selection,
assessing the effect of industrial areas or vegetation, among other aspects. This project will aim at
developing a basic Urban Heat Island experimental set-up to produce an isolated heating region to
investigate the effect of natural urban-rural (or sea-urban) temperature differences on the evolution of the
atmospheric boundary layer. The set-up will be developed in a wind tunnel facility in Fluids Lab.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Assist. Prof David Estruch-Samper
The Mach number achieved in supersonic wind tunnel facilities is determined by the geometry of the
convergent-divergent nozzle upstream of the test section. However, further effects such as the growth of a
boundary layer along the wind tunnel wall result in a significantly more complex flow than that predicted
by simple theory. This project aims at developing a Mach 3 nozzle for the supersonic wind tunnel in
Fluids Lab and at subsequently conducting a full calibration of the flow within the test section. Nozzle
development will rely strongly on computational fluid dynamics simulations to account for viscosity
effects.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Assist. Prof David Estruch-Samper
One of the possible laminar-turbulent transition pathways of boundary layers involves the inception of
turbulent flow patches which grow and eventually coalesce to form a fully turbulent boundary layer.
Experimental studies to date on turbulent spots are however rather limited and more information is
required to develop understanding on the processes driving their evolution and merging. The present
study is fully experimental and will aim at developing a rig to achieve well-defined turbulent spots by
means of a spark source. Experiments will rely on hot wire anemometry and will be conducted in a lowspeed wind tunnel facility in Fluids Lab.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Assist. Prof David Estruch-Samper
Shock-wave/boundary-layer interactions (SBLIs) have a strong impact on the performance of supersonic
vehicles. The low-frequency unsteadiness encountered in regions near separation and reattachment is of a
particularly complex nature and the physical mechanisms involved in the process are as yet not fully
understood. This project will consist of a fully experimental study on the interaction induced by surface
discontinuities in a Mach 2 turbulent boundary layer and will aim at conducting an analysis on SBLI
unsteadiness through a combination of fast-response pressure measurements and digital image processing
at microsecond resolution.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Assist. Prof David Estruch-Samper
In high-speed aerodynamics, free-interaction theory sustains that the pressure rise upon separation of the
boundary layer is mostly driven by the upstream flow conditions independently on the specific source of
separation (incident shock, surface deflection). This project will aim at numerically investigating various
aspects related the incoming boundary layer characteristics at Mach 4 conditions. The study will mostly
involve conducting computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations on a number of blunt and sharp
cylinder configurations and at different flow conditions. Experimental validation will rely on data
obtained at the National Wind Tunnel for selected geometries.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Numerical & Computational project
NA
No Specialization
No
Numerical & Computational project
NA
No Specialization
No
Numerical & Computational project
NA
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
FM10
FM11
FM12
FM13
FM14
Atmospheric boundary layer over a simple Urban Heat Island model
Development and characterisation of Mach 3 nozzle for supersonic wind tunnel
Experimental study of turbulent spots in low-speed flow
Experimental study of unsteady shock-wave/boundary-layer interactions
Effect of incoming boundary layer profile on Mach 4 axisymmetric separation
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM15
Lateral jet in supersonic cross-flow
FM
Assist. Prof David Estruch-Samper
FM16
Investigation of Limit Cycle Oscillation (LCO) of Aeroelastic Wing
FM
Assoc. Prof Kim, T. John
The injection of fuel within supersonic combustion ramjets (scramjets) results in very complex flow
topologies involving strong pressure gradients, three-dimensional shock waves and regions of flow
separation with strong unsteadiness. This project will aim at conducting computational fluid dynamics
simulations to characterise the complex flow topology induced by the injection of a lateral jet (here air
for simplicity) into a supersonic flow at a wide range of conditions. Experimental tests will also be
carried out in the supersonic wind tunnel in Fluids Lab for validation of the numerical results at Mach 2
conditions.
Flexible wings are prone to be subject to various types of fluid induced vibrations, none more critical
than LCO. LCO is caused by certain nonlinearities inherent in the aeroelastic system, such as control
surface free-play. It is very important to predict when and how much of the LCO will occur for the
purpose of aircraft design, analysis, and testing, because it directly impacts the safety and integrity of the
aircraft structures. The student will exercise the LCO analysis using 2D and 3D wing models that have
free plays in their control surfaces.
FM17
Parametric Reduced-Order Modeling (PROM) of Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) System
FM
Assoc. Prof Kim, T. John
FM18
Reduced-Order Modeling of CFD
FM
Assoc. Prof Kim, T. John
In this study, a FSI model of a small size will be constructed based on a PROM and existing aeroelastic
model of oscillating wing in air flow. PROM refers to a model reduction with variations in the system
parameters, e.g., stiffness, mass, air speed, air density, Mach number, included. Traditional reduced-order
model (ROM) cannot account for such changes but PROM could be very useful for many engineering
applications such as design, optimization. The student will exercise the modeling technique through
programs on MATLAB and some Finite Element modeling of the wing.
CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) models are known to have a very large number of degrees of
freedom due to discretization in spatial dimension. This leads to excessive amount of CPU time, as well
as complexity of the model. ROM (reduced-order model) is an efficient way to reduce the size of the
large-scaled computational system, bringing it down from an order of millions to an order of hundreds.
The student will exercise ROM using dynamically linearized in house CFD code suited for subsonic and
transonic flow simulations.
Assoc. Prof Teo Chiang Juay
A wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicle is a marine-craft equipped with wings which enables it to become
airborne and to cruise very close to the surface of the water. A WIG-craft cruises on a cushion of highpressure air generated aerodynamically between its wings and the water surface. There is an
enhancement in lift due to the chord-dominated ground effect, which potentially culminates in an
increased payload. There is also a reduction in induced drag penalty due to the span-dominated ground
effect arising from the ground interrupting the wingtip vortices and downwash behind the wing. There is
thus an improvement in aerodynamic efficiency due to the increase in lift and reduction in induced drag.
The objective of this project is to perform computational aerodynamic studies on a WIG-craft using
potential- and viscous-flow solvers. The flight dynamics and dynamic stability of the WIG-craft will also
be investigated.
FM19
Computational Aerodynamics of Wing-in-Ground Effect Vehicles
FM
FM20
FM21
FM22
FM23
Ducted Fan Aerodynamics
Investigation of pulse detonation engine
Numerical prediction of heat injury
Optical fuel sensor for pulse detonation engines
FM
FM
FM
FM
Assoc. Prof Teo Chiang Juay
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is an aircraft without a human pilot on board. One particular
configuration of a UAV incorporates a ducted fan together with flight control surfaces. A ducted fan
configuration possesses numerous advantages. For example, by appropriate design and contouring of the
duct, the aerodynamics of the air flow through the fan may be improved, thus enhancing efficiency. In
contrast to traditional unducted propellers, propeller blade tip losses are reduced, thus improving
efficiency in operation. In order to generate an equal quantity of static thrust, a ducted fan has a smaller
diameter than a conventional propeller. This allows a smaller and lighter gearbox configuration to be
employed. The presence of the duct also improves the aeroacoustics of the UAV, as the duct is capable of
shielding away the noise generated by the rotating blades from the surroundings. In the event that one of
the blades of the ducted fan experiences structural failure, the duct also serves to contain the failed blade
or component, thus enhancing the operational safety of the ducted fan system. The objective of this
project is to perform numerical simulations to quantify the aerodynamics of various ducted fans
configurations.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
Assoc. Prof Teo Chiang Juay
Dr. Nguyen Van Bo (NUS Temasek
Laboratories)
The pulse detonation engine (PDE) is a type of aerospace propulsion system that has the potential to
substitute conventional air-breathing engines. Unlike traditional gas turbine Brayton engines (such as
turbojets, turbofans and turboprops) where the fuel is burned by deflagration, PDE’s rely on detonation
combustion where a detonation wave is propagated into the fuel/oxidizer mixture. The high pressure due
to the detonation eliminates the need for a compressor and other high-speed rotating turbomachinery
components, thus resulting in a significantly lighter engine with fewer moving parts. Furthermore, PDE’s
are potentially capable of producing thrust forces with greater efficiency and have a higher specific
impulse than deflagration-based gas turbine engines. In previous projects, some thermodynamic and
performance analyses of the PDE have been performed. In this project, some numerical simulation
studies will be performed to study liquid-fuel droplet vaporization, ignition and detonation, as well as the
design of nozzles. Knowledge of the material covered in ME3232 Compressible Flow will be beneficial.
Due to the nature of this project, the student should be a Singaporean.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
Dr. Seng Kok Yong (DMERI, DSO
National Lab)
Heat injury is a problem for the armed forces training under hot and humid climatic conditions. Body
core temperature can signal the likelihood of impending heat injury. At present, body core temperature is
mostly measured using an invasive thermometer pill, which makes its widespread use problematic. An
alternative is a mathematical model capable of estimating body core temperature. In this project, the
student will first acquire knowledge and subsequently enhance an existing physics-based mathematical
model to predict, among others, body core temperature, heart rate and sweat rate. Real-life data will be
provided for model training and validation.
No Specialization
No
Computing and Analysis
NA
Li Jiun-Ming (NUS Temasek
Laboratories) / Chang Po-Hsiung (NUS
Temasek Laboratories)
The pulse detonation engine (PDE) is a promising candidate for future aerospace propulsion applications.
Such engines rely on detonation combustion for thrust generation, and are capable of generating a static
thrust and operating up to flight speeds in excess of Mach 4. In order for the fuel-oxidizer mixture to
undergo successful combustion, it is necessary to ascertain the equivalence ratio, i.e. the actual fueloxidizer ratio to the stoichiometric fuel-oxidizer ratio. This is especially challenging for PDE’s which
employ liquid-fuels, where it is imperative to perform in-situ measurements to quantify the amount of
liquid-fuel which has vaporized. One method which has recently been developed employs non-intrusive
optical techniques to ascertain the fuel-oxidizer ratio. Experiments will be performed in a dedicated test
chamber to calibrate the optical sensors for operation over a range of temperatures and pressures. The
calibrated optical sensors will subsequently be applied at various locations along a model PDE for in-situ
measurements of the equivalence ratio. Due to the nature of this project, the student should be a
Singaporean.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
Damen Shipyards Singapore Pte Ltd
numerical/software.
NA
Assoc. Prof Teo Chiang Juay
Assoc. Prof Teo Chiang Juay
Stern tube bearings are critical parts in the ship-building industry. Water is used as the lubrication and
grooves are used to improve lubrication via improving axial flow. This flow removes grit and frictional
heat. This study will investigate the effects of a stepped grooved surface on the thin lubrication film.
The aim of the project is to optimise groove location and geometry along the circumference of the
bearing. Hydrodynamic pressure and flow are considered. The pressure and temperature distribution
within the lubrication film are critical, as pressure affects the force distribution, and temperature is
related to the cooling effect.
FM24
FM25
Optimisation of hydrodynamic bearing groove design
Aerodynamics of Swallow Flight – computational model 1
FM
FM
Assoc. Prof Teo Chiang Juay
Assoc. Prof Yeo Khoon Seng
Chia, Matthias (Damen Shipyards
Singapore Pte Ltd)
To validate and modify the current groove design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) will be
employed. The results of the research will be used to create a bearing design tool. Experimental
opportunities will be available as part of the study.
Among birds, swallows and swifts are known for their great agility in flight. In this project, the student
will study the aerodynamics of swallow model or a section of its body. The investigation will be
conducted computationally using available commercial or open-source software, such as Solidworks©,
Fluent© or Open Foam. The student is recommended to read the module ME4233 in Semester 1.
No Specialization
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
Completed core fluid modules and comfortable with use of
computer software.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
Completed core fluid modules and comfortable with use of
computer software.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
Completed the core fluid modules
FM26
Aerodynamics of Swallow Flight – computational model 2
FM
Assoc. Prof Yeo Khoon Seng
FM27
Aerodynamics of Swallow Flight – Experimental 1
FM
Assoc. Prof Yeo Khoon Seng
FM28
Aerodynamics of Swallow Flight – Experimental 2
FM
Assoc. Prof Yeo Khoon Seng
Among birds, swallows and swifts are known for their great agility in flight. In this project, the student
will study the aerodynamics of swallow model or a section of its body. The investigation will be
conducted computationally using available commercial or open-source software, such as Solidworks©,
Fluent© or Open Foam. The student is recommended to read the module ME4233 in Semester 1.
Among birds, swallows and swifts are known for their great agility in flight.
In this project, the student will study 3D-printed models of swallow/swift in a wind tunnel to gain insight
into the aerodynamic bases for their superior performance. Comparative models of other birds may be
explored. It is an extension of a previous project. The student is recommended to read the module
ME4234 in Semester 1.
Among birds, swallows and swifts are known for their great agility in flight.
In this project, the student will study 3D-printed models of swallow/swift in a wind tunnel to gain insight
into the aerodynamic bases for their superior performance. Comparative models of other birds may be
explored. It is an extension of a previous project. The student is recommended to read the module
ME4234 in Semester 1.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
Completed the core fluid modules
Assoc. Prof Yeo Khoon Seng
In this project, the student will study the swimming of a model fish to gain understanding into the
hydrodynamics of fish swimming. The project is computational and student will be using available
software for the investigation. The student is recommended to read the module ME4233 in Semester 1.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
Completed the core fluid modules and comfortable with use of
computer software (Solidworks etc).
Assoc. Prof Yeo Khoon Seng
Friction is required for most locomotion in nature; thus may a snake slither along due to frictional
contacts between parts of its body and the ground. The project seeks to firstly set up a simple dynamic
model for a snake based on a multi-linked representation of its slithering body. The crawling/slithering
motion of the model snake will be studied based on variety of friction models (such as Coulomb and
viscous friction). This study will allow us to understand better how slithering motion may be driven and
controlled. The student needs to be comfortable with the application of Newtonian dynamics and
computation. This project may be done on a regular PC or laptop.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
Completed ME3. Knowledge of mechanics/dynamics and
computer programming required.
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
We will validate and employ in-house phase-field finite element solver for two-phase computations.
Predicting and understanding the conditions for two-phase dynamics have a fundamental value and
important for many engineering processes. In this project, accuracy and stability of in-house phase-field
FEM solver will be systemically assessed for the air-water interface with the aid of experimental and
other available numerical data. A particular application will be to simulate the interaction dynamics of
regular wave with a submerged bluff body structure. This project will help developing analytical skills of
student for any jobs in offshore/aerospace industry, finance or academic research. This project will be
performed along with Research Scholar and has a potential for publication in leading journal.
Aeronautical Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Product development;
Computing and analysis;
Software development
NA
FM29
FM30
FM31
Fish Swimming
Friction-based serpentine bio-locomotion
Application of phase-field finite element solver for free surface flows
FM
FM
FM
FM32
FM33
Development of conservative projection between LBM and FEM coupling for multi-field
simulations
Effects of streamwise jet blowing into the wake flow
FM
FM
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
In this project, we propose to develop a conservative coupling between lattice Boltzmann and finite
element solvers in two-dimension. The existing codes and numerical algorithms will be employed during
the course of this project. This work has a potential for wide range of engineering and scientific
applications, where multi-scales and multi-field effects are essential to resolve. The candidate should
enjoy working with basic mathematics and computer programming. Needless to say, this project will
sharpen the analytical skills of candidate and will open up opportunities for potential positions in industry
and academia. This project will be performed along with Research Scholar and has a potential for
publication in a leading journal.
Aeronautical Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Computing and analysis;
Software development
NA
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
In this project, we will focus on the role of jet blowing distributed over the surface of bluff body. In
particular, the emphasis will be to assess and optimize arrangement of jet blowing and transpiration
locations to reduce transverse pressure gradient in the afterbody. If time permits, the developed concepts
and parametrised locations will be employed to investigate the suppression of wake-induced vibrations
found in offshore riser systems in ocean environment and the cable systems for futuristic space elevator.
This work has a potential for publication and/or patent. In-house solver will be used for this threedimensional study at subcritical Reynolds number.
Aeronautical Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
NA
FM34
Fully coupled nonlinear piezoelectric model for flapping wing surfaces
FM
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
FM35
Low-drag suppression devices for vibrating flexible bluff body
FM
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
The self-excited flapping of thin flexible foil is of interest for its applications in the field of energy
harvesting and multifunctional wing surfaces. Earlier studies have shown that flexible foils made up of
piezoelectric material can convert kinetic energy from the surrounding fluid into electrical energy using
the flapping instability. Piezoelectric effect exhibits a two-way coupling between the structural strain and
the generated electric field. This project focuses on development of fully coupled piezoelectric-FSI solver
to simulate the flapping dynamics of a piezoelectric material. In this project we implement the
piezoelectric constitutive equations in our in-house nonlinear fluid-structure solver.
In this project, we will focus on novel wake/body resonance suppression design concepts for offshore and
aerospace structures. In particular, the emphasis will be to assess and optimize various low-drag
suppression devices developed in the research group. The new concepts based on wake stabilization will
be studied in detail. This work has a potential for publication and/or patent. In-house solver will be used
for this three-dimensional study at high Reynolds number.
Aeronautical Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development;
Design;
Feasibility/case studies
Product development;
Computing and analysis;
Software development;
Design;
Feasibility/case studies
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
In this project, we will focus on investigating on a research question how curvature affects the wake
dynamics of cylindrical bluff-body object. In particular, the emphasis will be to assess the force
dynamics, wake formation lengths and vortex shedding frequencies for different curvatures of the bluff
body. This bluff-body research will impact various curved structures and ultra-long deformable bodies
employed in wide range of engineering applications. Of particular interest is to generate understanding of
vortex-induced vibration in highly deformed riser, pipelines and mooring/cable lines in ocean and wind
environments. The application can range from offshore systems to space elevator and climate control
through a hose to sky aerosol to stratosphere. In-house solver will be used for this three-dimensional
study.
Aeronautical Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development;
Design
NA
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
In this project, we will focus on the validation and fundamental investigation of side-by-side high-aspect
ratio elastic riser system. In particular, the focus will be to assess the effect of gap flow and proximity on
vortex excitation and amplitude of vibrations. In-house solver will be used for this three-dimensional
fluid-structure interaction study. Of particular interest is to generate understanding of vortex-induced
vibration and use the knowledge for VIV screening solver for riser arrays. Apart from offshore riser, this
project embarks on the feasibility study of space elevator cables and hose-to-sky riser system for climate
control in Earth atmosphere.
Aeronautical Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
NA
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
In this project, we will focus on studying how a plane wall would affect the dynamics of a vibrating
elastic body. In particular, wall-induced lift force is due to two competing mechanisms in a fluttering
elastic structure with wall proximity. First, the presence of a nearby wall breaks the symmetry of wake
vorticity distribution. Second, from inviscid theory one can argue that the flow relative to the cylinder
will accelerate faster in gap between the cylinder and the wall. The resulting low pressure in the gap will
induce a lift force directed toward the wall. In-house solver will be used for this flow-structure interaction
study.
Aeronautical Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
NA
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
In moderate and high wind conditions, the contribution of aerodynamic drag to the overall resistance of a
vessel becomes significant. Similarly, the heeling moment induced by this drag can also influence the
stability and comfort of the vessel. It is therefore important to accurately predict the forces and moments
that act on the air-exposed part of the vessel. This project will undertake a Computational Fluid
Dynamics investigation to help identify the contributions to these forces and will seek to identify
possibilities to improve the superstructure design. Any available CFD code is acceptable for use on this
Jerry Baffa-Damen Shipyards Singapore project.
Aeronautical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
Damen Shipyard Singapore
Computing and analysis
Fluid mechanics is essential. CFD exposure is highly
desirable.
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
Simulating flow separation on the aft curved surfaces of bluff bodies is a very challenging task for
Computational Fluid Dynamics codes, given the highly complex dynamic turbulent behaviour inherent in
such flows. Such separation behaviour occurs over the aft region of tugboats and strongly affects the
transverse force when under drift. This force is therefore quite difficult to model. This project will
undertake a verification analysis on a bluff body under drift in order to help ascertain the numerical
approach required to predict this force with confidence. Any available CFD code is acceptable for use on
Jerry Baffa (Damen Shipyards Singapore) this project.
Aeronautical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
Damen Shipyard Singapore
Computing and analysis
Fluid mechanics is essential. CFD exposure is highly
desirable.
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
Due to high transverse velocity of the foil relative to the free stream velocity during flutter instability, the
angle of attack is high. At high angles of incidence of the flow on the foil, the potential flow model shows
its incapability in capturing the wake correctly. Our experience with potential flow calculations shows a
reverse von Karman vortex sheet for a drag producing fluttering wing at low mass ratios which is
incorrect. This indicates the necessity of calculating the flutter boundaries using viscous simulations with
fully-coupled fluid-structure interaction. We explore the viscous effects on flutter boundary and wake
vorticity. If time permits, we will explore bio-inspired localized traveling waves at the wing tip for drag
reduction and thrust production.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development
NA
Prof Jaiman Rajeev Kumar
In the field of aerodynamics, the installation of passive flaps on wing is seen as a way of improving flight
performance, inspired by birds whose feathers pop-up under critical flight conditions. This self-adjusting
reaction of such flaps on the suction side of wing interferes with the flow and its separation, leading to an
ability to enhance lift generation. In this project, we aim to develop and investigate the effects of flexible
flaps on flow separation over 3D wing and perform a systematic parametric study. This work has a
profound impact in the next-generation aircraft wings and efficient wind turbine blades.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis;
Software development;
Design;
Feasibility/case studies
NA
Prof Khoo Boo Cheong
Siew-Wan Ohl (IHPC), Evert Klaseboer
(IHPC)
Cavitation bubbles are oscillating bubbles that are generating hydrodynamically or by a sound wave
(shock waves and ultrasound). We propose to use an electric spark bubble to create cavitation bubbles in
a small water tank. The dynamics of these nucleated cavitation bubbles is then observed using high speed
photography. The results are then analysed and compared with theories. A better understanding of bubble
shock wave interaction may be obtained from this experiment.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
Siew-Wan Ohl (IHPC), Evert Klaseboer
(IHPC)
A traveling sound wave generated by a HIFU transducer is used to study the force field created in the
water tank. The resultant Bjerknes forces cause the displacement of bubbles in a bubble train generated
by hydrolysis or other methods. Using high speed photography, the dynamics can be observed in details.
Then an analysis will be performed to match theoretical prediction with experimental observation. A
fundamental understanding of the bubble sound wave interaction could be obtained.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
Siew-Wan Ohl (IHPC), Evert Klaseboer
(IHPC)
Ultrasound therapy is widely used for the treatment of bone and soft tissue injuries. The sound wave may
cause the formation of cavitation bubbles near the soft tissue. These bubbles oscillate and collapse. In this
project a High Intensity Focused Ultrasound transducer is used to generate the cavitation bubbles. A soft
material, such as a block of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), is placed near the ultrasound focal point.
High speed photography is used to record the experimental observations. Analysis may improve our
understanding on the collateral damages on tissues in medical ultrasound therapy.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
FM36
FM37
FM38
FM39
FM40
FM41
FM42
FM43
FM44
FM45
On the wake dynamics of curved bluff body
Side-by-side flexible riser systems in shear flow
Three-dimensional simulations of flexible cylinders with near-wall effects
Verification of Superstructure Drag and Heeling Moment Simulations using CFD
Verification of Transverse Force Modelling on a Bluff Body Under Drift using CFD
Wake dynamics of fluttering 3D flexible light wing structure
Wing Separation Control using Flexible Fibers
Cavitation bubble nucleation
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) bubble train interaction
Interaction of ultrasonic bubble with a soft material
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
Prof Khoo Boo Cheong
Prof Khoo Boo Cheong
Aeronautical Engineering
Energy and Thermal Process Engineering
No
NA
NA
FM46
Membrane-type acoustic metamaterials and their applications
FM
Prof Khoo Boo Cheong
FM47
Study of the tornado-like flow
FM
Prof Khoo Boo Cheong
FM48
Transient investigation of the sudden pitch up of a flapping wing
FM
Prof Khoo Boo Cheong
FM49
Flow separation control over a circular cylinder with dielectric barrier discharge plasma
actuators
FM
Prof Lim Tee Tai
Dr Lu Zhenbo (Temasek Laboratories
@NUS)
Dr Tay wee beng (TL)
Metamaterials open many possibilities toward producing a new generation of acoustic materials and
sensor devices. This proposed project proposes to develop membrane-type acoustic metamaterials as
novel, lightweight, and compact materials for reducing or insulating broadband sound under realistic
noise source excitations, they can be applied to reduce or insulate sound transmission into building
envelopes, vehicular cabins and underwater vessels. Various membrane-type acoustic metamaterials will
be both numerically and experimentally investigated.
The basic experimental setup for the generation of a rotating potential flow with its axis perpendicular to
the flat surface (similar to the vertical flow of a tornado moving across the vast plain in tornado-infested
area in the states of Kansas and Kentucky in the US) is available in the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. In
this project, the student is expected to refurbish the setup and obtain flow visualisation results under
different rotating and axial flow conditions. One intent is to demarcate the different vortex flow
breakdown regimes.
The landing of insects and small birds, whether to rest or catch prey, has always fascinated us due to their
ability to stop abruptly and almost precisely at their intended location. We seek to understand this
phenomenon through a 3D canonical study by simulating the transient motion of flapping wing
performing an abrupt pitch up motion. The objective is to gain a better understanding of the underlying
aerodynamics during this short transient period. This project is a continuation of a previous FYP which
involves only a non-flapping pitch up motion.
In recent years, nanosecond dielectric barrier discharge (NS-DBD) plasma actuator has attracted great
attention due to its promising flow separation control ability even at high speed regime. This project aims
to examine various parameters of nanosecond dielectric barrier discharge (NS-DBD) plasma actuator,
such as the actuator’s location, size and layout, the deposited energy level (input voltage and current),
and scale effects, on flow separation control over a circular cylinder. To this end, detail wind tunnel tests
Dr Cui Yongdong (Temasek Laboratories will be carried out to evaluate the performance of the plasma actuators by surface pressure distribution
@NUS)
measurements, wake survey, and flow visualization.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
NA
NA
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
Students interested in experimental work have marked
advantage.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and analysis
Basic fluid dynamics knowledge
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
Student is encouraged to take ME5304 Experimental Fluid
Mechanics if he/she meets the set criteria.
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
No
Laboratory Investigation
Student is encouraged to take ME5304 Experimental Fluid
Mechanics if he/she meets the set criteria.
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
No
Computing and Analysis
Student is encouraged to take ME5304 Experimental Fluid
Mechanics if he/she meets the set criteria.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
ntaStudent is encouraged to take ME5304 Experimel Fluid
Mechanics if he/she meets the set criteria.
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
Good knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
Good knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
Good knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation
An ocean basin test facility is often used for offshore and marine research and development. The large
scale nature of the facility necessitates the use of compartmentalised ducts to generate current flow into
the basin. Unfortunately, thick solid walls separating the compartments produce undesirable wake
profiles which affect the uniformity of the velocity profile in the middle of the ocean basin where tests are
carried out. This may subsequently contaminate test results. The aim of this project is to develop control
devices to mitigate wake profile downstream of a thick splitter plate. This is an experimental project
which will be conducted using a wind tunnel in the fluid mechanics laboratory since air and water are
Newtonian fluid.
FM50
FM51
Mitigation of wake profile downstream of a thick splitter plate
Study of drag generation by vortices using a Taylor-Couette setup
FM
FM
Prof Lim Tee Tai
Prof Lim Tee Tai
FM52
Topological structures of flow over dimpled surfaces
FM
Prof Lim Tee Tai
FM53
Modelling of Yield-Stress Fluids by a Particle Method
FM
Prof Nhan Phan-Thien
Taylor-Couette flow refers to viscous fluid confined in a gap between two counter-rotating or co-rotating
circular cylinders. In most laboratory studies, the outer cylinder is held stationary while the inner
cylinder is rotating. Generally, as the rotation speed of the inner cylinder increases from rest, the flow in
the gap transforms from a circular Couette flow to Taylor vortex flow, follows by wavy vortex flow,
modulated wavy vortex flow and then to turbulent vortex flow. The generation of Taylor vortices
invariably leads to substantial increase in drag or torque. In this project, we aim to investigate the
contribution to drag generation by axisymmetric vortices in a Taylor-Couette setup. This project will
utilise numerical simulations validated against in-house force measurement data.
Drag reduction of flow over streamlined bodies has been the holy grail of many fluid dynamists in their
quest for the perfect body shape or means to achieve ever greater propulsion efficiency. Nowhere is this
topic more intense than for the airframe manufacturers, where only a few percentage points of drag
reduction can easily translate to vast savings in fuel cost. In this project, we aim to investigate surface
manipulation technique for possible drag reduction applicable to aircraft industry. Previous experimental
studies have shown that appropriately designed dimples on a flat surface can lead to noticeable reduction
in skin friction drag. For this particular FYP, we focus our investigation on the topological structures of
flow over dimpled surfaces in an attempt to pinpoint possible mechanism that leads to skin drag
reduction. This is an experimental project which will be conducted in a water channel and wind tunnel.
This project is concerned with the modelling of a yield stress fluid by dissipative particle dynamics
(DPD) or its variants. Student will work closely with a Research Fellow.
FM54
Yield-stress Behaviour in Suspensions
FM
Prof Nhan Phan-Thien
FM56
Numerical Simulation of Compressible Flows by Using Lattice Boltzmann Flux Solver
FM
Prof Shu Chang
It is desirable to investigate the shape of a drop made up of a suspension under gravity and resting on a
solid surface. The suspension will be characterised by its viscosity, yield stress, etc., and the shape of the
drop will be recorded. This is an experimental project. Equipment: Haake MARS III rheometer in WS2.
The compressible flow is often appeared in aerospace engineering, which may have strong shock waves.
From numerical point of view, it is a challenging task to accurately capture the strong shock waves and
thin boundary layers for simulation of compressible flows. In this project, the student will use our newlydeveloped lattice Boltzmann flux solver to simulate compressible inviscid and viscous flows. It is advised
that the student has some basic knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation to do this
project.
Prof Shu Chang
Currently, numerical simulation of flows around moving objects in a complex domain is one of the most
challenging problems in the computational fluid dynamics (CFD). In this project, the student will use our
newly-developed boundary condition-enforced immersed boundary method (IBM) to simulate
incompressible viscous flows around moving bodies. It is advised that the student has some basic
knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation to do this project.
FM57
Numerical simulation of incompressible viscous flows around moving objects
FM
FM58
Numerical Simulation of Natural Convection by Immersed Boundary-Lattice Boltzmann Flux Solver
FM
Prof Shu Chang
FM59
Numerical Simulation of Rain Effect on Aerofoil
FM
Prof Shu Chang
Natural convective heat transfer from a body to a finite space enclosing it has a lot of industrial
applications, which include nuclear reactor design, cooling of electric equipment, aircraft cabin insulation
and thermal storage systems. In this project, the student will simulate the natural convection in a confined
region by using our newly-developed immersed boundary-lattice Boltzmann flux solver. It is advised that
the student has some basic knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation to do this project.
It was found that the degradation of aerodynamic performance induced by rain during the flight of
aircraft is the major cause of aircraft accidents. In this project, the student will use a multiphase flow
model to simulate the rain effect on the aerofoil. It is advised that the student has some basic knowledge
in fluid mechanics and numerical computation to do this project.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
Good knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation
Prof Shu Chang
The interaction of multiphase flows with thin film is an interesting phenomenon in nature. Fundamental
understanding of this phenomenon is important in industrial applications. In this project, the student will
use our newly-developed multiphase lattice Boltzmann flux solver to do numerical study. Some
interesting phenomenon can be extracted from the numerical results. It is advised that the student has
some basic knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation to do this project.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
Good knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation
Prof Shu Chang
In recent years, the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) has become an efficient approach to simulate
incompressible flows. Unlike Navier-Stokes solvers, LBM does not need to solve partial differential
equations and resultant algebraic equations. It only involves algebraic operation. The method is simple
and easy for implementation. In this project, the student will use the lattice Boltzmann flux solver, which
combines the good features of LBM and Navier-Stokes solvers, for the simulation of incompressible
flows. It is advised that the student has some basic knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical
computation to do this project.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Computing and Analysis
Good knowledge in fluid mechanics and numerical computation
Research Assist. Prof Lua Kim
Boon
Due to its reciprocating motion, a flapping wing inevitably encounters the wake shed from its previous
stroke and the force generation is augmented by the interaction of the wing with the residual velocity and
vorticity. It is well-established that 2D heaving foils and 3D flapping wings exhibit fundamentally
different wing-wake interaction phenomenon that gives rise to distinct trends of transient force
generation. This can be attributed to the wing tip effect of the finite span 3D wing or the highly threedimensional revolving-type motion of 3D flapping wings. This study investigates and compared the wingwake interaction encountered by a 2D heaving foil, a 3D wing undergoing 2D heaving motion and 3D
wings undergoing 3D flapping motion. This project will utilise numerical simulations validated against
in-house force measurement data.
Aeronautical Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
NA
FM60
FM61
FM62
Numerical Study on interaction of multiphase flows with thin film
Simulation of Incompressible Flows by Using Lattice Boltzmann Flux Solver
Comparison of Wing-Wake Interaction Phenomenon between 2D and 3D Flapping Wings
FM
FM
FM
FM63
Effect of Rotating Motion on the Vortex Development of a 3D Flapping Wing
FM
Research Assist. Prof Lua Kim
Boon
NA
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
Daman Shipyard
Computing and analysis
Fluid mechanics is essential. CFD exposure is highly
desirable.
Severe limitations of the use of three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics codes (CFD) arise when
trying to simulate multiphase flow in long pipes due to time constraints. However, 2D codes for twophase flow, based on two-fluid models, are reported to be reasonably accurate when the velocities are
within the Kelvin-Helmholtz inviscid limit. This proposal is an alternative to carry out a two-dimensional
CFD simulation of a pipeline two-phase flow in the stratified and slug flow regime, by approximating the
pipe as a 2D channel based on the Volume of Fluid (VOF) model, that solves the problem of the
interfacial velocity differences. The results of Fluent simulation will be further validated with some
experimental outcomes. The objective of this work to evaluate the performance of Fluent 2D simulation
results, to assess whether it shows good agreement with the existing measurement in the Multiphase flow
test loop facility in NUS. Discussions in the work include also the question of the range of applicability
for 2D CFD, and the advantages and disadvantages compared to 1D and 3D CFD.
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Laboratory Investigation
Product development
NA
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Computing and analysis
NA
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Knowledge of machining technology and tool design
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Knowledge of machining technology and material
characterisation
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Knowledge of the machining and polishing processes and
surface metrology
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Knowledge of machining technology
Assist. Prof Wang Hao
The brittle-to-ductile transition of calcium fluoride (CaF2) is temperature dependent which can induce a
considerable degree of plasticity under certain conditions. This project develops the technique to lower
the yield strength and hardness of CaF2 by heating the samples with external heat sources. The hardness
tests will be conducted to identify the thermal effect in different crystallographic orientations.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Knowledge of material characterisation
Assist. Prof Wang Hao
This project investigates the abrasive wear of diamond tools in the CaF2 microcutting with different
machining conditions. The thermally assisted machining technique will be applied to induce appreciable
plasticity in the brittle crystal. Cutting force measurement will assist in confirming the friction reduction
effect and a prolonged tool life is to be verified by the cutting distance and surface finish.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Knowledge of machining technology and material
characterisation
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Product development
Design
NA
FM65
Investigation of Barge Course Stability using CFD
FM
Assoc Prof Loh Wai Lam
Dr Grace Liu (Daman Shipyard)
Assoc Prof Loh Wai Lam
FM67
Development of a simple conductance/capacitance sensor for two-phase flow
FM
Assoc Prof Loh Wai Lam
FM68
CFD Simulation for Hydrocyclone
FM
Assoc Prof Loh Wai Lam
Conductance/capacitance sensors are used in two-phase flow experiments for gas/liquid phase detection
and differentiation. There have been some advancement in this technology recently. This FYP tests new
concepts with the aim to design and construction a prototype sensor. The student will work on the design
and construction of the sensor. Therefore, the student needs to be creative and able to do practical work.
This FYP aims to simulate the performance of a conventional Hydrocyclone under multiphase
conditions.
Multiphase pipelines, when flowing crude oil and water, suffers high pressure losses as the viscous phase
(oil) comes into contact with the wall. However, under certain flow conditions, oil gets dispersed as
droplets into the flow, effectively reducing the oil-wetted area on the pipe, and reducing pressure drop.
By transitioning the multiphase flow, from ‘separated’ to ‘semi-dispersed’ flow, oil can be transported
more efficiently. To induce this transition, surface roughness structures are proposed in this work.
Surface roughness structures have been used in the aviation industry as passive flow control devices,
aiding drag reduction. Their implementation in multiphase pipelines is a rather new concept. As they are
passive control devices, they do not require extra energy or control inputs. They modulate the
downstream flow continuously.
The aim of this work is to explore through experiment the effect of surface roughness structures on the oilwater interface and how it influences transitions of oil-water flow patterns.
This project assesses the thermal errors associated with the temperature rise in the machining system
which is collectively contributed by the cutting temperature and the external heat source of the thermally
enhanced machining process. The temperature distribution and heat partition will be quantitatively
studied. Finite element method simulation will be employed to support the experimental study of the
thermal errors.
Calcium fluoride manifests a poor machinability due to its brittle nature at the room temperature. This
project aims to develop the new method for the microcutting of calcium fluoride single crystals at
elevated temperatures. The thermal effects on the material anisotropy, cutting force fluctuation and
machined surface integrity will be investigated. The optimised machining parameters and conditions are
to be devised from the experimental work.
FM69
Effects of Surface roughness structures on oil-water interface in pipelines
FM
Assoc Prof Loh Wai Lam
MN01
Assessing the thermal errors in thermally enhanced microcutting
MN
Assist. Prof Wang Hao
MN02
Microcutting of calcium fluoride single crystals at elevated temperatures
MN
Assist. Prof Wang Hao
MN03
Nanofinishing of calcium fluoride by magnetic-field-assisted polishing
MN
Assist. Prof Wang Hao
Dr. Guo Jiang (SimTech)
MN04
Nanofluids for vibration assisted machining
MN
Assist. Prof Wang Hao
Dr. Zhang Xinquan (SimTech)
MN06
Thermal effect on the hardness of calcium fluoride single crystals
Tool wear in thermally assisted diamond turning of calcium fluoride
MN
MN
NA
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
Research Assist. Prof Lua Kim
Boon
MN05
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis
No
FM
FM
No
Aeronautical Engineering
The study of aerodynamic force and flow regime of flapping hydrofoils with tubercle leading
edge
2D CFD Simulation for Two-Phase Transient Flow in a Horizontal Pipe
Aeronautical Engineering
The ongoing research on flapping hydrofoils is mainly limited to hydrofoils with regular shaped leading
edge profile. However, in nature the hydrofoil (or fin) of the swimming animals does not have a perfectly
smooth leading edge, for example the flippers of the humpback whale. In literature, the study on the
flapping hydrofoils with leading edge corrugation is less explored, which serve as a primary motivation
of the present research work. This research project aims to determine the propulsive force performance of
a three dimensional flapping hydrofoil in a forward flight condition. The effects of the hydrofoil shape
and leading edge corrugation on the flapping induced propulsive force will be investigated for wide range
of flapping frequencies. Water tunnel experiments will be conducted on a newly developed three
dimensional flapping mechanism to measure the flow induced hydrodynamic forces. Additional
information on the vorticity and pressure distributions on the flapping hydrofoil will be obtained by
performing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
The course stability of barges is an important issue as instability is often observed in sea trials. The
instability is undesirable and so fins and skegs are often used to help balance the hydrodynamic side
force. To improve performance in course stability, this project aims to optimise the geometry and
location of fins. In order to capture the fin performance and flow phenomenon accurately using
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), the numerical model will first be verified. Any available CFD
code is acceptable for use on this project.
FM64
FM66
The flapping motion of an insect-like wing consists of both sweeping and rotating motions. The sweeping
motion generates forward velocity and gives rise to the formation of the leading-edge vortex (LEV). The
rotating motion imposes the appropriate angle of attack and also generates rotational circulation that
augments the force generation. In addition, recent observations on the flow structures of flapping wings
suggest that the rotating motion may significantly impact the formation and shedding of the LEV. To
further understand this phenomenon, a parametric study will be conducted to investigate the effect of
rotating motion on LEV behaviour and force generation of a flapping wing at different angle of attack
and angular velocity. This project will utilise numerical simulations validated against in-house force
measurement data.
MN07
A study on the development of a micromachining set-up
MN
Assoc. Prof A. Senthil Kumar
MN08
A study on the development of structures for noise reduction
MN
Assoc. Prof A. Senthil Kumar
This project develops the nanofinishing method by magnetic-field-assisted polishing for the fabrication of
a near-perfect optical surface on calcium fluoride single crystals. The nanofinishing method will be
applied to remove the crystal defects induced by the prior material removal process. The surface integrity
and lattice defect will be examined by optical microscopy, interferometry, and electron microscopy.
This project develops a new type of nanofluid for ultraprecision vibration assisted machining (VAM). By
integrating the advantages of the cutting fluid with the nano-sized droplets, its thermal and lubrication
properties, and the intermittent cutting mechanism of VAM, this project will deliver an impactful
technology for machining the hard-to-machine materials by reducing the force, friction, temperature, and
tool wear.
Micro features such as micro-pins, micro-groves, etc. are often required in biomedical and microfluidic
devices. Some of the challenges to fabricate these features are their shape complexities and accuracy
requirements. Earlier a simple set-up incorporating the piezo tube for macro machining was developed.
In this project, the student will work on the controlling the movement of piezo tube using four
independent voltage signals and generate complex and accurate shapes. Simple features such as grooves
will be machined and the characteristics of the developed system will be studied.
This aim of this study is to design and fabricate bio-inspired noise reduction structures. The presence of
macro and micro geometry structures on surfaces have shown significant influence on the turbulent
boundary layer which leads to the formation of eddies that are responsible for the noise. The effect of
velvet like surface has been identified as one of the major contributing factor for surface noise
attenuation. Therefore in this study an attempt will be made to design, fabricate and verify the structures
for noise reduction.
MN09
MN10
Design and development of a directional drilling system
Design and development of a soft gripper
MN
MN
Assoc. Prof A. Senthil Kumar
Deep hole drilling of difficult to machine materials often result in holes, which is not straight. Currently
deep holes are seen in automotive, aircraft and aerospace components. This project aims to design and
develop a steering mechanism which will navigate the tool such that the machined hole will be straight.
The developed system will be studied in machining deep holes.
Assoc. Prof A. Senthil Kumar
Grippers are devices that are used for holding a parts during manufacturing operations. Soft grippers are
gaining importance as the component sizes are becoming small, thin and fragile. In this project an attempt
will be made to design and fabricate a soft gripper for holding thin workpieces.
MN11
Design for Customized Surgical Guides
MN
Assoc. Prof A. Senthil Kumar
MN12
Hybrid machining of micro holes
MN
Assoc. Prof A. Senthil Kumar
Rapid advancement in 3D printing technology is such that the direct printing of end product is fast
becoming a reality. This has opened up huge opportunity for customization of surgical tools for knee
replacement. The desired outcome is a system that is able to come-up with the design of surgical guide to
facilitate the surgeon to carry out the surgery quickly. The aim of the project is to make use of a design
platform to explore the various design possibilities based on the medical scan data.
Student should be interested in programming and working on CAD.
Micro machining of small hole is difficult using a single process. Research earlier suggests that making
the tool on the machine and machining using the same tool yields precise and accurate features. However
the machining characteristics of such a process are yet to be fine-tuned. Earlier a hybrid system
combining the laser and EDM on single machine was developed. In this study the student is expected to
investigate on hybrid micro machining using the combination of Laser and EDM and identify the
parameters that affect the machining of small holes.
MN16
3D Printing Application for Swimming
MN
Assoc. Prof Francis Tay
MN17
3D Printing Application in Golf
MN
Assoc. Prof Francis Tay
MN18
Designing Policies
MN
Assoc. Prof Francis Tay
MN19
Engineering the Design
MN
Assoc. Prof Francis Tay
Circular Fresnel lens is an advanced optical component which is generated by collapsing the continuous
lens profile from traditional spherical optical lens into a series of concentric grooves, which becomes
lighter, thinner and cheaper. Nowadays, non-spherical optical lens has attracted more attention and has
found more application in the advanced optical systems, e.g. freeform lens. Similar to traditional
spherical lens, non-spherical optical lens can be converted into elliptical Fresnel lens. Unfortunately, there
is no available existing tool path generation software to generate the ultra-precision tool path to machine
the elliptical Fresnel lens. In this project, a customized tool path generation program will be developed to
fill this gap.
In this project, the student will first learn about 3D printing and the applications. The student will then
design customised gadgets to be 3D printed that will assist recreational and competitive swimming
training.
In this project, the student will learn about 3D printing and the applications. The student will then
explore the design and fabrication of 3D gadgets to assist in recreational golf.
Policies made by authorities or senoir management have important effects and implication on those who
are affected by the policies. In this project, design methods and simulation may be employed to test out
the desired effects and understand the side effects caused by the policies.
In this project, the fixing of the engineering details using a spreadsheet approach is considered. Error
budgeting, ergonomics and ethnography, compliance to standards, cost estimation and schedule
estimation are employed.
MN20
Reverse Engineering
MN
Assoc. Prof Francis Tay
Assoc. Prof Francis Tay
MN15
MN21
Ultra-precision machining of elliptical Fresnel lens
Service Design
MN
MN
Assoc. Prof A. Senthil Kumar
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
Product development
NA
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Design
NA
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
In this project, issues and concerns about reverse engineering will be looked at and counter measured will
be proposed and implemented.
No Specialization
No
Design;
Product Development
Design;
Product Development
Computing and Analysis;
Design;
Feasibility/Case Studies
Design;
Product Development;
Feasibility/Case Studies
Computing and Analysis;
Design;
Product Development;
Feasibility/Case Studies;
Field testing and instrumentation
In this project, the application of product design methods are used and possibly modified to the design of
services. A specific service is selected and the design and implementation of the service or existing
service is carried out to understand the design features and their corresponding effects.
No Specialization
No
Design;
Feasibility/Case Studies
NA
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Design
NA
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Design
NA
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Design
NA
No Specialization
No
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Design
Product development;
Design
No Specialization
No
Design
Ability to swim will be useful.
With golfing experience or interested in recreational golf will
be useful.
NA
NA
NA
1. This project explores the multimedia tools in the development of comprehensive web-based on-line
marketing materials which can be easily be accessed anywhere and anytime through portable devices
such as ipad, iPhone etc.
The objectives of the project are:
2. To conduct a literature study on web-based interactive materials suitable for hand-held portable
devices
3. To develop a suitable web-based competitive marketing content/materials,
4. To explore suitable on-line transaction tool.
MN22
Design & Develop a competitive Web-based interactive marketing set-up.
MN
Assoc. Prof Lee Kim Seng
MN23
Design and automate a home garden Aquaponics set-up
MN
Assoc. Prof Lee Kim Seng
Note: Student should be interest in on-line development, Flash, HTML5 & Web publishing tools.
The simple definition of aquaponics is that it is the marriage of aquaculture (raising fish) and
hydroponics (the soil-less growing of plants) that grows fish and plants together in one integrated system.
Two primary methods of aquaponics growing are most widely in use today namely the raft based
aquaponics growing system and the media based aquaponics.
In this project, the student will first do an in depth study about aquaponics, and attempt to design and
implement an automated aquaponics set-up.
3D Solidworks CAD Design Software has been widely used by education institutes. However, grading of
students’ work is still been done manually which is tedious and inefficient.
This project explores the feasibility of using the Automatic programming interface (API) to develop an
auto marking/grading of SolidWorks tutorials. API is a source code based specification which serves as
an interface for software components to communicate with each other.
The objectives of the project are:
1. To learn the use of SolidWorks and SolidWorks API,
2. To write a program for automatic marking/ grading of Solidworks file by using Application
Programming Interface (API).
MN24
Development of an on-line 3D auto grading system for CAD tutorials
MN
Assoc. Prof Lee Kim Seng
MN25
Development of Technology-Enhanced contents for ME4262 Automation in Manufacturing
module for students with hand held devices.
MN
Assoc. Prof Lee Kim Seng
MN26
To Design a device for shredding the garden waste.
MN
Assoc. Prof Lee Kim Seng
Note: Student should have good knowledge of SolidWorks modelling and programming
This project explores the Technology enhance tools in the development of on-line teaching
materials/tutorials to enhance the learning process of students. As the internet is well established in
Singapore and most part of the world, the course can easily be accessed anywhere and anytime using
hand held devices as compared to classroom learning.
The objectives of the project are:
1. To conduct a literature study on Technology enhance development tools
2. To develop a suitable web-based multimedia interactive educational course materials in the form of
interactive package with element of simulations, animations and assessments etc.
3. To develop suitable materials for CAs such as continuous media reports on automation.
4. To explore further the development of eLearning contents that students taking the modules can easily
download from anywhere using muti-portable handheld smart devices
Note: Student should be interested to work in the area of Technology Enhance Learning and have good
knowledge of Flash, HTML5 & Web publishing tools.
Garden waste such as plants and leaves including small branches can be process into compose. This
project looks into the possibility of a device to shred the waste in preparation as compost.
NA
NA
This project explores the development and upgrading of an on-line e-Learning course materials to
enhance the learning process of students in Engg visualization and modeling. The structure and on-line elearning enable students readily accessible to contents through their portable devices. The objectives of
the project are:
1. To conduct a literature study on e-learning
2. To develop suitable on-line e-learning course materials and interactive quiz suitable for access through
portable devices such as Laptop, iPad or iPhone.
MN27
Web-based e-Learning for Engineering Visualization & Modelling.
MN
Assoc. Prof Lee Kim Seng
Note: Student should have good knowledge of 3D solid modeling, Flash & Web publishing tools.
NA
MN28
MN29
MN30
MN31
MN32
MN33
MN34
Contiuum modeling for additive manufacturing: An insight into complex microstructural
evolution
A Vision System for Ship Hull Surface Cleaning and Blasting
Design of an innovative mechanism of climbing robots for ship hull blasting and cleaning
Design, Analysis and Optimization of 3D scaffold structures and properties
A 3D Plastic Injection Printing Machine for Mechanical Products
Lightweight Structure Design and Optimization with Additive Manufacturing
Development of a prototype front-turning screw mechanism for widening of the upper dental jaw
MN
MN
MN
MN
MN
MN
MN
Assoc. Prof Lu Wen Feng
Assoc. Prof Lu Wen Feng
Assoc. Prof Lu Wen Feng
Adjunct Asst. Professor Hariharaputran,
Ramanarayan (IHPC)
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a novel manufacturing route where layered addition of material leads to
direct fabrication of complex shaped finished products. In contrast to traditional manufacturing, additive
manufacturing proceeds from the bottom up and reduces wastage and time of prototyping/production.
This method allows developing final products with multifunctional properties like functionally graded
structures, by tailoring the microstructure at local regions, to suit performance requirements.
Microstructural evolution during additive manufacturing involves complex, time dependent phase
formation/dissolution processes due to thermal cycling schedules. This project would attempt to gain
insight into microstructural evolution during additive manufacturing process using continuum modeling
techniques.
Automotive Engineering
Offshore Oil and Gas Technology
IHPC
Computing and analysis
Undergraduate level course work
Assoc. Prof Chew Chee Meng
The Shipyard has been planning to conduct ship surface cleaning and blasting work with a system
consisting of blasting guns, chamber, cherry picker and other components. The position of the area
required to be cleaned is crucial for the system. Due to the size of the ship and outdoor lighting condition,
the vision system with image processing capability will be used in this project. In this project, the student
will first study the basic design of vision systems and algorithms for image processing. The student will
develop the vision system with the image processing capability to identify the cleaning of ship hull
surface. The vision system will provide feedback for blasting and cleaning operations.
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
Keppel
Computing and Analysis;
Software Development;
Field testing and instrumentation
Interest in image processing and programming
Assoc. Prof Chew Chee Meng
Grit Blasting operation is harmful to the environment and workers’ health. A robot equipped with
climbing ability on ship hulls will be a potential solution for grit blasting. Such a robot should be able to
move robustly on vertical and irregular shaped surface. The design of body and wheel mechanism
remains a challenging topic. In this project, the student will first study the existing climbing robots and
the principle of wheel mechanism. The student will design such climbing robot with innovative
mechanism for ship hull blasting and cleaning. Modelling and simulation of the wheel mechanism and
the climbing robot will be very helpful during the design.
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
Keppel
Design;
Product Development
Mechanical Design
No
Computing and Analysis;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Interest in structural analysis for tissue scaffolds
Mechanical Design
Assoc. Prof Lu Wen Feng
3D Printing has emerged as an essential manufacturing method to fabricate tissue engineering scaffolds.
Using a 3D CAD design, the 3D scaffolds structures can be designed and printed with accuracy and
repeatability. One of the crucial challenges is the capability of the scaffold to exhibit the desired
mechanical properties on the loading conditions. In this project, the student will first study the design and
fabrication of tissue engineering scaffolds. Analysis pertaining to strength, rigidity, etc. will be performed
to optimize the scaffold structure and properties for a specific application. The optimized structures can
be printed using EHD-jetting or other 3D printing methods for experimental validation.
Assoc. Prof Lu Wen Feng
Additive manufacturing is the next step in manufacturing technology with the potential to revolutionize
the industry as it currently stands. There are many types of additive manufacturing machines with
strength and weakness. 3D plastic injection printing machine provides the flexibility with the usage of
various polymer materials and geometries of 3D printed parts. In this project, student will continue to
develop an existing in-development 3D plastic injection printing machine. The student will start with the
understanding of the working principle of the 3D plastic injection printing machine. New nozzle heads
will also be designed and fabricated for the 3D plastic injection printing machine for selected materials.
No Specialization
No
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Assoc. Prof Lu Wen Feng
Lightweight structure design is one of the key enabling technologies for aerospace and automotive
sectors. It have been demonstrated that lattice structure have better structural and/or compliance
performance, per weight, than components with bulk materials. Examples of lattice structure are truss
structures, honeycombs, and foams. The emerging of additive manufacturing provides the feasibility to
fabricate these complex lattice structures comparing with traditional fabrication processes.
In this project, the student will study the lightweight design with lattice structures and develop the
analytical model of unit lattices, which are used to compose larger structures. To achieve good structure
performance per weight, optimization will be applied for lattice structures. Couple of components will be
used as case studies for lightweight design with the consideration of additive manufacturing.
No Specialization
No
Computing and Analysis;
Design
Interest in Finite Element Analysis
Assoc. Prof Lu Wen Feng
The screw mechanism for widening of the upper dental jaw is a common orthodontic practice to fit
together better for the bottom and the upper teeth. However, the patient finds it difficult to locate the hole
to insert the allen key-like device with the existing screw mechanism cemented firmly into the mouth.
Even after finding the hole and inserting the allen key-like device, the patient will have to push the keylike device in the direction towards the back of the mouth. It requires patients to open their mouth
maximally for an extended period of time of around 5 minutes, with many frustrating attempts to locate
the hole. In this project, the student will first study the screw mechanism and work with the dentist to redesign and develop the front turning screw mechanism to ease the operation of widening the upper jaw.
No Specialization
No
Design;
Field testing and instrumentation
Interest in mechanical design
None
A/Prof Kelvin Foong (Dentistry)
No Specialization
MN35
Kinematic Modelling of Elbow motion with 3DP prototypes for Medical Simulation
MN
Assoc. Prof Lu Wen Feng
A/P Yen Ching-Chiuan
MN36
Augmented Reality Board Games for Motion-Impaired Users
MN
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Medical simulation offers options for teaching anatomy with necessary skills and supporting
demonstration and documentation without involving patients due to limited patient availability for
medical students. It can aid educators providing optimal patient care, such as reducing medical errors,
especially when learning new behaviours and skills. In this project, the student will learn the anatomy of
the elbow and study how elbow muscles control the elbow movement. The student will work with
medical doctors and designers to build prototypes of elbow and muscle with 3D printing machines and
develop a kinematic model with the prototype to simulate the elbow movement.
In augmented reality applications, computer-generated graphics and sounds are superimposed on the
user’s view of the real world. This enhancement allows for user-specific graphical content to be displayed
on game boards. In this project, augmented reality board games that can be played by a group of motionimpaired users as well as non-impaired users will be developed based on an existing prototype. The aim
is to allow motion-impaired users to make use of the AR interface to interact with game pieces while able
users proceed normally.
No Specialization
No
Product development
Basic programming, circuit design
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Location-sensing is essential for UbiComp systems so that they can record location of things. Some smart
objects may be shielded and does not have a clear line of sight, thus cannot be tracked by camera.
The use of RF technologies can help overcome this issue. The student will design and build a positioning
system within 10mx10m room which implement scene analysis algorithms. The system will utilize active
RFID or Bluetooth, and the student will study the performance of both technologies. In the end, the
student will use AR to show the position the object on user’s view.
No Specialization
No
Software development
NA
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Robot operation and programming using conventional methods is slow and unintuitive. An augmented
reality interface can simplify the definition of robot motions and tasks. In this project, an augmented
reality interface for robotic gripper applications, namely pick-and-place and assembly/disassembly is to
be developed. Methods to allow the user to ensure that the robot gripper is able to accurately grasp and
place objects at precise locations and execute tasks through the interface are to be studied.
No Specialization
No
Software development
Programming
No Specialization
No
Product development
Basic programming, circuit design
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Software development
Requirement: Proficient programming (C++/C#) and
Solidwork knowledge.
MN37
MN38
Augmented Reality Indoor Object Positioning Based on Bluetooth and RFID
Augmented Reality Interface for Robotic Gripper Applications
MN
MN
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
MN39
Augmented Reality Musical Instruments
MN
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Prof Andrew YC Nee
MN40
Automatic Product Disassembly based on 3D CAD Model
MN
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Prof Andrew YC Nee
In augmented reality applications, computer-generated graphics and sounds are superimposed on the
user’s view of the real world. This enhancement allows for inanimate everyday objects to be brought to
life. In this project, augmented reality is used to turn normal surfaces and objects into musical
instruments. An existing prototype glove is able to detect the flexing of fingers and contact with surfaces
and used in conjunction with an AR viewing device for the user to see the instrument and hear the notes
that are played. A more ergonomic and reliable glove shall be fabricated for this project.
Disassembly is an important domain in product maintenance and remanufacturing. Conventionally,
product disassembly is performed manually based on user experience or by referring to manuals.
However, during disassembly process, several problems such as rusty components and more than one
possible disassembly routes will introduce uncertainties to the disassembly task. In this project, student
will learn to develop algorithms that can generate optimal disassembly sequence automatically based on
3D model of the product.
None
No
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
MN41
MN42
MN43
Mobile Augmented Reality Toys and Assistive Applications
Smart Kitchen for Dementia Patients
Virtual robot simulation for pick-and-place operation using AR
MN
MN
MN
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Prof Andrew YC Nee
In augmented reality applications, computer-generated graphics and sounds are superimposed on the
user’s view of the real world. This enhancement of the real world can allow for rich gaming and assistive
content to augment a mundane everyday environment. In this project, augmented reality toys and
assistive applications based on existing prototypes will be developed for mobile devices using an existing
software framework.
No Specialization
No
Product development
Programming
Prof Andrew YC Nee
A smart kitchen that visually guides dementia sufferers in preparing nutritious meals safely and
independently is to be implemented in this project. Ubiquitous computing technology will be used to
enable kitchen appliances and sensors to communicate in order to track the ingredients in the kitchen,
cooking steps being undertaken by the user, and status of the appliances for safety. Augmented reality
will be used to display recipes and cooking directions for users to follow. A simple prototype system has
already been developed as a proof-of-concept. This project will implement the system using real kitchen
appliances.
No Specialization
No
Product development
Microcontroller programming (Arduino) and basic circuit
design
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Robot simulation is widely used in manufacturing industry before robots are applied into production line.
AR is a very intuitive helpful technique for simulation as conventional simulation method is much
tedious. In this project, students are supposed to build up AR environment where virtual robot is imposed
into the real environment. Another part of this project is about the virtual robot simulation.
Students can get familiar with the fundamentals of the robotics including forward kinematics and inverse
kinematics problem. In robot simulation, a specific pick-and-place operation can be designed to conduct
the path planning in AR environment.
Automotive Engineering
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Basic knowledge on robotics is required. 3D modelling skill
and C++ programming skill can be helpful but not a
prerequisite.
No Specialization
No
Software development
NA
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
No Specialization
No
Software development
NA
No Specialization
No
Software development
NA
No Specialization
No
Software development
NA
No Specialization
No
Software development
NA
No Specialization
No
Design
Basic grasps of a programming language (C or C++)
recommended
No Specialization
No
Product development
Basic microcontroller programming (Arduino) and ANSYS
knowledge.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
NA
No Specialization
No
Product development
Basic grasps of a programming language (C or C++)
recommended due to the need to understand and modify
existing code and the integration of sensors
Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) refers to constructing or updating a map of an unknown
environment while simultaneously keeping track of an agent’s location within it. In this project, a SLAM
method based on a rotating 2D-LiDAR is to be studied. The student is expected to conduct simulation
based experiments to identify the effects of various operation parameters on the density/distribution of the
collected point cloud. Furthermore, a method to predict the size of the minimum obstacle that can be
detected in a given point cloud is also to be developed.
MN44
A SLAM based on a rotating 2D-LiDAR for UAV navigation
MN
Assoc. Prof Zhang Yunfeng
MN45
Design and fabrication of soft bodied grippers
MN
Assoc. Prof Zhang Yunfeng
MN46
Development of visualization aid for free-form surface modelling
MN
Assoc. Prof Zhang Yunfeng
MN47
Hybrid machining for complex part repair – laser cladding and 5-axis machining
MN
Assoc. Prof Zhang Yunfeng
The student is expected to do programming.
Soft robots, fabricated from compliant materials, have flourished recently because they provide a
different range of properties such as fine interactions with the environment. This project deals with the
modelling, design and fabrication of a soft bodied gripper that is expected to grasp objects of different
shapes. The gripper, consisting of soft materials, is able to undergo large deformations to conform to the
objects and provide sufficient stiffness to lift them up. The gripper can be fabricated by using advanced
fabrication technologies such as 3D Printing.
In CAD, several parametric modelling methods are available for representing free-form surfaces, each
having its unique characteristics. For students who study this subject, it is very much desirable to have an
interactive graphical aid that helps visualise these methods with a user-friendly interface. In this project,
an interactive demo software is to be developed to demonstrate the characteristics of various surface
modelling methods, and composite surface construction methods.
To repair parts with complex geometries, hybrid machining (laser cladding and 5-axis milling) has
emerged as a very promising technique. In this project, the student is expect to conduct a comprehensive
survey on the development of the hybrid machining tools, as well as critical issues on laser cladding, 5axis path generation, and final inspection.
The aim of this project is to study the energy consumption model of 3-axis milling process based one
experimental data (which have already been collected). The student is expected to analyze the data and
identify critical parameters and their relationships to energy consumption. Based on this finding, new
strategies in production planning are to be proposed in order to reduce the energy cost.
MN48
Production planning towards energy efficiency
MN
Assoc. Prof Zhang Yunfeng
MN49
The impact of scanning path pattern of laser metal deposition on material property
MN
Assoc. Prof Zhang Yunfeng
The student is expected to do programming.
Laser metal deposition is a useful material additive process for complex part repair. Since the laser beam
can follow any pre-designed path pattern, it is essential to predict the property (e.g., residual stress
distribution) of the added material for any given scanning path pattern, such that the best pattern can be
identified. In this project, the student is to study the mechanism of this process and assist a PhD candidate
to establish a simulation model for such prediction.
Learning music becomes increasingly more difficult as one ages. However, teaching a person how to play
a musical instrument is still possible with proper guidance and training. This project aims to take
leverage on AR to develop a system that will facilitate the user to experience and learn how to play
drums in an AR environment.
MN50
“AR-Drums”-Development of an AR Percussion learning/experience platform
MN
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Perspective students are expected to develop techniques using existing AR technologies and sensors
available to track the motion of the user’s hand. The student will then use this motion to develop
strategies to guide the user on how to play a basic rhythm.
MN51
AR-FEA Educational Toolkit
MN
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
MN52
Augmented Reality Environment based Failure Prediction and Visualization
MN
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
MN53
Improving the control scheme of the AR Toy Car
MN
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
Seeing FEA results through AR will stimulate FEA learning stage. This project aims to fabricate an ARFEA educational toolkit consisting of a set of primitive components or structural modules that can be
assembled into a number of different structures. Each component is equipped with load sensor and a
communication sensor, allowing receiving input from user and transmitting signals with computer sever.
After assembly, the load sensor on each component should be mapped to the load matrix of the assembled
structure. A head-mounted device is used to visualize the FEA results and the interaction between the
user and the assembled structure.
Based on computer-aided analysis and augmented reality (AR) technology, make a system to predict
possible failure scenario of a product and visualize it. For example, crack generation and propagation,
tool wear, etc. Mobile AR environment provide an immersive way for user to visualize the scenario. The
project will start with the study of the concept of AR, followed by the FE analysis of failure prediction.
Basic programming skill is recommended.
The proliferation of AR in recent years has suggested various news means of controlling and interacting
with the environment around us. This project aims to investigate the use of AR in the controlling of the
toys around us, specifically the AR toy car in the lab that has been developed in the past. Student is
expected to develop or refine existing techniques using existing AR technologies and sensor available to
track and verify the motion of the user’s hand. This motion may then be used as improved control scheme
for the existing AR Car remotely via a display
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
In addition to welding current/voltage/speed, etc., welding position is a vital welding parameter that can
affect the resulting welding beam geometry significantly. This project aims to develop methodology for
pass planning for a welding task with multiple welding positions. In particular, given a knowledge
database that relate the welding bead geometry and the various welding parameters, this project is to
determine the number of layers and passes required for welding a Y-type joint. The planning results,
including the offset between two adjacent passes, will be used to generate suitable welding robot motion.
No Specialization
No
Software development
C++ programming skills.
Assoc. Prof Ong Soh Khim
In robotic welding of complex joints, e.g., T-joint, Y joint, etc., the welding groove needs to be ready
prior to subsequent welding robot motion planning. The objective of this project is the reconstruction of
the groove model for a given Y-joint using a laser-line profile scanner attached on the robot’s arm. First,
a robot path is planned to guide the scanner traversing the entire welding groove; second, the scanned
data needs to be filtered and stitched together under a universal coordinate system (e.g., robot base
coordinate frame). This project requires knowledge on serial robot kinematics and necessary
programming skills.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Serial robot kinematics and C++ programming skills.
MN54
MN55
Robotic Welding Pass Planning for Different Welding Positions
Welding Groove Reconstruction using A Laser-Line Profile Scanner
MN
MN
Prof Andrew YC Nee
Prof Andrew YC Nee
MN56
MN57
MN58
Ceramic 3D printing for precision moulding
3D Printing of Graphene based scaffolds and it’s characterization
3D-printed biomimetic scaffolds for skin tissue modeling via e-jetting process
MN
MN
MN
Prof Jerry Fuh
While 3D Printing has been considered as one of the most innovative manufacturing technologies created
in the last 30 years, the functional 3DP systems produce metal or ceramic components are still not easily
available on market due to the high cost (usually over $1M+) and high maintenance cost, thus limiting
its wide adoption in the local SMEs and industry. The main objective of this project is to experiment on a
laser sintering/melting 3DP system jointly developed with a local system integrator for producing multilayers or 3D functional components using advanced ceramic or metal materials, e.g. titanium, stainless
steel, ceramic (ZrO2, Alumina, SiO2) for precision and medical components. The 3D printed
components will be used as master or cavity patterns for sand casting of metal alloyed components for
aerospace applications.
No Specialization
IDI Laser Service
Laboratory Investigation;
Feasibility/Case Studies
Basic mechancial design or material characterisation
Prof Jerry Fuh
Graphene is an extraordinary 2D material with potential applications in many fields. It has been
increasingly used in the biomedical engineering, especially tissue engineering applications. This project
involves fabrication of 3D PCL/Graphene scaffolds by additive manufacturing (or 3D Printing) using a
process called EHD-jetting and characterization of the 3D printed scaffolds (SEM, Contact Angle
Measurement, Porosity measurement, degradation study). EHD-jetting parameters (Voltage, Solution
feed rate, nozzle-to-substrate distance) will be optimized to print 3D scaffolds with desired pore size and
fiber diameter. Detailed steps and necessary training will be provided.
No Specialization
NUH
Laboratory Investigation;
Feasibility/Case Studies
Biomaterials or gernal materials but not comulsary
Prof Jerry Fuh
3D bioprinting is catching more attention in tissue engineering for producing artificial tissues for wound
healing or cosmetic product testing. Recently, the electrohydrodynamic (EHD) technologies based on the
principle of electrically-charged biomaterial fluids, have attracted a lot of interests and rapidly developed.
In this project, you will utilize a novel 3D printing technology named the EDH-jet printing (E-jetting) to
create biomedical scaffolds for artificial skin models, which is based on the anatomy of the native skin
tissue. Some bio and mechanical characterizations such as cell culturing, SEM, mechanical properties
testing, etc. will be also conducted in this project for exploration of the feasibility.
No Specialization
P&G
Laboratory Investigation
Interests on biomedical applications
No Specialization
IDI Laser Service
Laboratory Investigation;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Insterests of instrumentation maybe required
No Specialization
Deantal school
Laboratory Investigation;
Feasibility/Case Studies
Biomaterials will be useful but not compulsary
Energy and Sustainability
GE Power & Water
Laboratory Investigation;
Design;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
CAD
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Field testing and instrumentation
Able to do analysis in solidwork
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No
Product development;
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Automotive Engineering
No
Product development;
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Automotive Engineering
Energy and Sustainability
No
Product development;
Laboratory Investigation
NA
MN59
Acoustic On-line monitoring of 3D Metal Printing
MN
Prof Jerry Fuh
MN60
Fabrication and characterization of bioactive scaffolds for dentin repair
MN
Prof Jerry Fuh
MN61
MN62
Process and tooling development of new Reverse Electrodialysis (RE) stack and spacer for sea
water treatment
Prototype Development of An Articulated Deep Mixing Joint
MN
MN
Prof Jerry Fuh
Prof Seah Kar Heng
MS01
Aerogels from Recycled Polypropylene
MS
Assist. Prof Duong Hai Minh
MS02
Carbon Nanotube Yarns
MS
Assist. Prof Duong Hai Minh
MS03
Polyimide Aerogels
MS
Assist. Prof Duong Hai Minh
3D metal printing has become commercially available on market although as an extremely expensive
technology. It has become a technology break-thru for biomedical applications (for Ti implants),
functional components, replacement & remanufacturing parts, etc. But the process and material are
expensive and costly to maintain. Online monitoring and control of the 3D metal printing become a
beneficial and new R&D direction. Acoustic is sensitive for detection of process errors caused by melt
pool vibration. You will work with the 3DP group in ME to investigate such possibility with hands-on
instrumentation and experiments.
The dental pulp is often damaged in our teeth and this results in the impairment of dentin production.
This project involves the fabrication of a scaffold that serves as a support for the dental pulp and
subsequently aids in formation and repair of dentin. The study also involves characterization of the 3Dprinted scaffolds to determine the compliance of the scaffold with respect to materials and biological
compliance.
Sea water desalination is a technology to remove dissolved salts and organic matter from sea water and
recover usable water for industrial, municipal and irrigation purposes. In a world of increasing water
shortage where sustainable methods are sought for recycling, reusing, or recovering water resources.
Working together with GE Water Research Center in NUS, the main objective of this project is to work
with a local vendor to develop a spacer manufacturing technique/tooling and fabricate new spacers using
Dr. Ramanan, Harikrishnan (GE Power & the tooling developed and conduct appropriate characterization tests. This is an industrial collaboration
Water)
with GE Water Research Centre.
Prof Lee Fook Hou (Civil and
Environmental Engineering)
In large cities, underground development is often a matter of necessity. Where soft clayey soil is
encountered, underground construction cannot proceed unless the soil is hardened. A common method is
to mix cement into the soft soil to harden it; this is called deep mixing. Current technology does not
permit locations which underlie existing obstacles to be treated safely and cost-effectively. The objective
is to develop an equipment which allows cement treatment around obstacles. Preliminary trials to date
have indicated that the concept developed is viable. The aim now is to produce a working prototype of
such an equipment. Tasks include connections for motor system, improvement to torsional restrain
member, increase wear resistant of bellow, cascading of multiple prototype, carrying out field trial and
post-field trial modifications.
Plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing the material into
useful products, sometimes completely different in form from their original state. Since plastic is nonbiodegradable, recycling it is a part of global efforts to reduce plastic in the waste stream, especially the
approximately eight million metric tonnes of waste plastic that enter the earth's ocean every year.This
FYP project helps to reduce the high rates of plastic pollution by converting the recycled PP into the
aerogel form for several applications such as building structure and greenery.
Carbon nanotubes have conductivity far beyond the best metals and their limits of conductivity have not
been found: some have been measured at 100 megasiemens/meter, compared to ultra-pure copper at
58.65 MS/m. With this kind of conductivity, carbon nanotube-based windings could result in double the
conductivity of today’s copper windings. This FYP project is focus on development of the continuous
carbon nanotube yarns and their property characterization.
Aerogels are among the amazing materials of our time, with fifteen Guinness Book of World Records
entries to their name. However, despite their list of extreme properties, traditional aerogels includes
brittle, crumbling and fracturing easily enough to keep them out of many practical applications. A new
class of mechanically robust polymer aerogels in this FYP project may soon enable engineering
applications such as super-insulated clothing, unique filters, refrigerators with thinner walls, and superinsulation for buildings.
MS04
Medical Device Stopping Gun Wound
MS
Assist. Prof Duong Hai Minh
MS05
Military Canteen Design Using Cellulose Aerogels
MS
Assist. Prof Duong Hai Minh
The FYP project is to create fast expanding, highly hydrophilic and mechanically robust cellulose aerogel
material that can be safely administered for human medical treatment. The intention is hemorrhage
treatment for first responder’s situation. The highly absorptive cellulose aerogel is to be compressed and
injected into the bleeding wound, caused by physical trauma such as a gunshot or incision. The primary
effect of this material is to counter the systolic blood pressure within the wound cavity, thereby stopping
further loss of blood. The secondary effects are to promote blood clotting and tissue healing through the
use of additives, and removal of excess blood accumulated in the wound cavity.
A canteen is a drinking water bottle designed to be used by hikers, campers, soldiers and workers in the
field. It is usually fitted with a shoulder strap or means for fastening it to a belt, and may be covered with
a cloth bag and padding to protect the bottle and insulate the contents. If the padding is soaked with
water, evaporative cooling can help keep the contents of the bottle cool. The FYP project is to design the
new military canteen which can keep the water cool up to 4 hours using the cellulose aerogels from paper
waste.
Assist. Prof Sergei MANZHOS
Fullerene-based materials are used in organic solar cells and in OPV-type perovskite solar cells. A single
fullerene based molecule – PCBM – has been mostly used even though other fullerene based molecule
can provide better performance. This project involves simulations of fullerene molecules other than
PCBM for rational design of better solar cell.
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Ability to quickly learn methods and software, including the
linux environment. Good basic physics and math.
Assist. Prof Sergei MANZHOS
Organic batteries are a promising technology to enable large scale and sustainable electricity storage with
batteries (something for which the common lithium ion batteries are not suited). In this project, you will
use atomistic and ab initio simulations to predict the performance of promising organic battery electrode
materials.
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Ability to quickly learn methods and software, including the
linux environment. Good basic physics and math.
Assist. Prof Sergei MANZHOS
Post-lithium batteries such as magnesium ion and aluminium ion are a promising technology to enable
large scale and high-energy density electricity storage with batteries (something for which the common
lithium ion batteries are not suited). In this project, you will use atomistic and ab initio simulations to
predict the performance of promising oxide electrode materials for aluminum ion batteries.
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Ability to quickly learn methods and software, including the
linux environment. Good basic physics and math.
MS06
MS07
MS08
Computational modelling of fullerene-based materials
Modelling of materials for organic batteries
Modelling of oxide materials for aluminum ion batteries
MS
MS
MS
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No
Product development;
Laboratory Investigation
NA
MS09
Using machine learning to find kinetic energy functionals for large-scale ab initio simulations
MS
Assist. Prof Sergei MANZHOS
Large scale ab initio simulations are possible with orbital free density functional theory. A critical piece
is still missing to enable such simulations of most types of materials – a so-called kinetic energy
functional. In this project you will use a machine learning tool such as neural networks to make the
computer learn the kinetic energy functional.
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Ability to quickly learn methods and software, including the
linux environment. Good basic physics and math.
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Ability to quickly learn methods and software, including the
linux environment. Good basic physics and math.
Energy and Sustainability
No Specialization
No
Computing and analysis
Ability to quickly learn methods and software, including the
linux environment. Good basic physics and math.
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
No
Laboratory Investigation
Electives in oil & gas specilisation would be helpful
No Specialization
Damen Shipyard Singapore
Product development;
Laboratory Investigation;
Design
ME2151 Principles of Mechanical Engineering Materials,
ME4255 Materials Failure(optional)
Assoc. Prof Manoj Gupta
This project will synthesize lightweight materials using a solidification route under different processing
parameters. Microstructure will be characterized using optical and scanning electron microscopy along
with X-ray diffraction technique. Mechanical response will be analysed through hardness, tensile and
compressive response. An interrelationship will then be established between processing, microstructure
and properties and the best conditions will be recommended.
Automotive Engineering
No
Feasibility/case studies
NA
Assoc. Prof Manoj Gupta
In this project, light weight magnesium nanocomposites will be synthesized using a casting route
followed by hot extrusion. Microstructure will be characterized using optical and scanning electron
microscopy along with X-ray diffraction technique. Mechanical response will be analysed through
hardness, tensile and compressive response. A correlation will then be established between processing,
microstructure and properties to establish whether they can be suitable for engineering applications.
Automotive Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Automotive Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Automotive Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Automotive Engineering
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Feasibility/case studies
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
MS10
Using neural networks to build interatomic potentials
MS
Assist. Prof Sergei MANZHOS
Neural networks are able to encode input output relations using a simple and general mathematic model.
They can be used in particular to build interatomic potentials (force field) which are required to perform
molecular dynamics or quantum simulations of molecules and materials. In this project you will build a
neural network force field for a practically relevant molecular or reactive system.
MS11
Modelling of oxide materials for sodium ion batteries
MS
Assist. Prof Sergei MANZHOS
Post-lithium batteries (such as sodium ion, magnesium ion…) are a promising technology to enable large
scale and sustainable electricity storage with batteries (something for which the common lithium ion
batteries are not suited). In this project, you will use atomistic and ab initio simulations to predict the
performance of promising oxide electrode materials for sodium ion batteries.
MS12
Erosion in subsea pipelines and equipment
MS
A major factor limiting the useful lives of subsea pipelines and equipment is erosion caused entrained
hard particles. This project will study the erosion of steel through a series of experiments using an
existing erosion test rig. The focus will be on identifying the causes of erosion under varied flow
conditions by close examination of the eroded surfaces mainly through metallographic preparation and
microstructural analysis. The ideal candidate for this project should be methodical in carrying out
laboratory experiments and be careful in specimen preparation and microscopic study.
Assoc. Prof Christina Lim
Damen shipyards would like to carry out material property tests for materials used for its stern tube
bearings. These bearings support hydrodynamic lubrication and are made from various materials in
industry.
The material should suffer no permanent deformation from loading by the propeller shaft. The propeller
shaft must be able to operate in the bearing without lubrication without significant damage to either
material.
The student must gather the required data for the following material properties based on existing
standards.
1. Elasticity
2. Wear rates (dry and wet)
3. Coefficient of friction (dry and wet)
4. Hardness test
5. Material growth in water.
6. Material thermal expansion
MS13
MS14
MS15
Material property test of bearing materials used in hydrodynamic lubrication
An Investigation Into Processing-Microstructure-Properties Relationship of Lightweight
Materials
Development of New Magnesium Alloy/Nanocomposites
MS
MS
MS
Assoc. Prof Christina Lim
MS16
Development of New Magnesium Nanocomposites with Enhanced Ignition Resistance
MS
Assoc. Prof Manoj Gupta
MS17
Effect of NiTi nanoparticles on the properties of Mg fabricated by DMD technique
MS
Assoc. Prof Manoj Gupta
MS18
Investigating Electromagnetic Shielding Response of Magnesium Nanocomposites
MS
Assoc. Prof Manoj Gupta
MS19
Development of Mg based Lightweight High Entropy Alloy
MS
Assoc. Prof Manoj Gupta
MS20
Effect of Porosity on Mg-(HAP) Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites Fabricated using PM +
Microwave Sintering
MS
Assoc. Prof Manoj Gupta
MS21
Degradation Study of Poly(e-Caprolactone) Films Reinforced with Modified Hydroxyapatite
MS
Assoc. Prof Thian Eng San
MS22
Deposition of Substituted Hydroxyapatites via Micro-Dispensing Technique
MS
Assoc. Prof Thian Eng San
MS23
Development of Poly(e-Caprolactone)-Based Composite Packaging Films
MS
Assoc. Prof Thian Eng San
MS24
Fabrication of Tricalcium Phosphate/Poly(e-Caprolactone) Films
MS
Assoc. Prof Thian Eng San
MS25
Synthesis of Copper,Silicon-Containing Calcium Phosphate Bone Substitute
MS
Assoc. Prof Thian Eng San
Prof Lu Li / Chia Matthias (Damen
Shipyards Singapore)
The information gathered during this project is required for a current ongoing project.
In this project, synthesis of light weight magnesium nanocomposites will be done using a casting route
followed by hot extrusion. Microstructure will be characterized using optical and scanning electron
microscopy along with X-ray diffraction technique. Mechanical response will be analysed through
hardness, tensile and compressive response. Further, ignition response of the nanocomposites will be
made. A correlation will then be established between processing, microstructure and properties.
NiAl is one of the Shape Memory Alloys (SMA). SMA display superelasticity, which is characterized by
recovery of unusually large strains. This project aims to study the effects of NiTi nanoparticle on the
microstructure and mechanical response of pure Mg. Material will be synthesize using DMD technique
followed by hot extrusion prior to characterization.
In this project, synthesis of light weight magnesium nanocomposite will be done using a casting route
followed by hot extrusion. Microstructure will be characterized using optical and scanning electron
microscopy along with X-ray diffraction technique. Mechanical response will be analysed through
hardness, tensile and compressive response. Further, electromagnetic response will be assessed to check
their suitability in electronic applications.
HEAs are new class of materials which are fundamentally different from the traditionally developed
alloys. This project will involve the development of new class of HEA using powder metallurgy route
including microwave sintering. Developed materials will be characterized for their microstructure and
mechanical properties.
This project will involve synthesis of Mg-HAP materials with and without porosity using ammonium
bicarbonate particles (5, 10, 20 Vol %) as space holder for porosity. Microstructure will be characterized
using optical and scanning electron microscopy along with X-ray diffraction technique. Mechanical
response will be analysed through hardness and compressive response. An interrelationship will then be
established between strength and porosity to comment on strength to weight ratio.
Repair of injuries at the tendon-to-bone interface represents a significant clinical challenging issue. A
hybrid film that possesses mechanical enhancement, antibacterial property and up-regulated tenogenesis,
has been fabricated. Such a film consists of a bioresorbable poly(e-caprolactone) matrix reinforced with
chemically-modified hydroxyapatite. This project aims to perform a degradation study of the hybrid film
in-vitro.
Substituted hydroxyapatite (HA) such as silicon-substituted HA (SiHA) and silver-substituted HA
(AgHA), have received significant attention as coating materials due to their unique properties. This
project aims to deposit different ratios of SiHA and AgHA coatings via the Drop-on-Demand microdispensing technique.
Food packaging is a global multi trillion-dollar industry. However, current films for food packaging are
lacking of antimicrobial and antifungal properties, to keep food fresh. This project aims to develop a
novel composite film consisting of poly(e-caprolactone), chitosan and grapefruit seed extract.
Regeneration of large bone defects remains a challenging issue for bone tissue engineering. In this
project, a bio-inspired copper-containing tricalcium phosphate/poly(e-caprolactone) films, will be
fabricated and characterized, for enhanced vascularization and osteogenesis.
Copper has shown to stimulate proliferation of endothelial cell and enhance angiogenesis in-vitro and invivo. In contrast, an approach towards enhancement of biological functions of calcium phosphate (CP) is
to dope with small amount of inorganic ions. Thus, a CP bone graft with enhanced biological properties
can be synthesized via substitution of copper and silicon into the CP structure. This project aims to
synthesise and characterise copper,silicon-doped CP.
MS26
Characterization of PVDF materials
MS
Assoc. Prof Zeng Kaiyang
Ho Ghim Wei (ESP)
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) is a polymer-based piezoelectric materials in many advanced
applications, such as light enhanced electricity generation, to convert light/mechanical energy to
electrical energy etc. It is also the material used for the binders in battey devices. In this project, the
student will use the SPM technique to characterize the structure, morphology and properties of PVDF.
The properties we are interested include mechanical properties such as force and deformation,
viscoelasticity and elastic properties, morphology changes of the materials, effects of temperature and
light wave length, and functional properties of the materials. The student will work closely with the Ph.D
student in the lab. This project will also use numbers of SPM based techniques
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
1000
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation
1000
MS27
Coupling of optical and electrical properties in metal oxide films
MS
Assoc. Prof Zeng Kaiyang
MS28
Molecular dynamic simulation of structure and function of collagens in bones
MS
Assoc. Prof Zeng Kaiyang
This project is to use Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) based techniques to study the coupling of
optical and electrical properties in some transitional metal oxides thin films. In particular, the project will
study the resistive switching and polarization switching processes and mechanisms of the thin films, with
and without light, as well as the effects of wave-length of the light, especially the UV light, to those
properties. SPM based technique can provide high spatial resolution on both the lateral and vertical
directions information on the switching processes and mechanisms. In addition, it has the ability to reveal
local surface information such as surface topography, electrical conduction (resistance), surface potential
(space charge distribution), polarization directions etc.
This project is to use simple molecular dynamic mode to simulate the nanoscale structure and
functionality of collagens in bones. The collagen in bone is macromolecular component, it decites the
mineral deposition and distributions. A lot of bone diseases or defects are actually related to the structure
changes of the collagens in bone. Therefore, this project is to have theretical study to understand the how
the structure and functioanlity changes in collagens. The student will work closely with the Ph.D students
in the group.
No Specialization
No
Computing and Analysis;
Others
1000
Assoc. Prof Zeng Kaiyang
Corrosion is an important engineering failure issue, especially for the materials and components to be
used in the marine or subsea environments. The combination of corrosion with mechanical stress, such as
corrosion fatigue, erosion, are even more relevant to engineering applications. This project aims to
develop the understanding of the corrosion mechanisms at nano- to micron scales, especially for the
materials to be used in the marine environments. In this project, the student will use advanced
characterization techniques, such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electrochemical strain
microscopy (ESM), and Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM) to study the corrosion processes and
develop the understanding of the corrosion mechanisms in steel and alloys, mainly targeted to the
application of subsea materials and components.
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
No
Laboratory Investigation
1000
Assoc. Prof Zeng Kaiyang
Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM) is a powerful techniques to study the nanoscale structure and
functionality of piezo-/ferroelectric materials. However, many factors may ffect the reading and image of
PFM and may have artefact in the image processes. This project aims to understand the moisture effects
on the images obtained from the PFM-based techniques. In particular, the effects of moisture on the
poling, hysteresis loop, current-voltage curves of the transitional metal oxides as well as piezo/ferroelectric materials. The student will work closely with the Ph.D students in the lab during this
project.
No Specialization
No
Computing and Analysis;
Laboratory Investigation
500
No Specialization
No
Computing and Analysis;
Others
500
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation
Materials processing
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation
materials science
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation
NA
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
Excelitas Technoogy Singapore
Laboratory Investigation
materials science
Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
Excelitas Technoogy Singapore
Laboratory Investigation
materials science
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation
materials science
Energy and Sustainability
No
Laboratory Investigation
Materials
MS29
MS30
Study the Corrosion mechanisms of the materials at nano to micro-scales
Understanding the Moisture Effects to the Piezoresponse Force Microscopy measurements on
Advanced Materials
MS
MS
Ho Ghim Wei (ESP)
MS31
Understanding the Scanning Probe Microscopy experiments and Analysis
MS
Assoc. Prof Zeng Kaiyang
MS32
Development of activated carbon for supercapacitor
MS
Prof Lu Li
MS33
Development of solid-electrolyte for future energy storage devices
MS
Prof Lu Li
This project aims to use multivariable statistical methods to analyse the images obtained from Scanning
Probe Microscopy (SPM) based techniques. In particular, to study the conductive phenomena on
complex oxide thin films. The project will use certain analysis methodologies to develop the analysis.
The student will work closely with the Ph.D students in the lab during this project.
It is known that capacitance of capacitors is associated surface area of the electrode. Therefore it is
important to fabricate nanostructured materials that can largely increase surface area. This project will
use biowastes as the carbon sources that will be activated using different activation reagents. Physical
and electrochamcial performance will be characterized.
All current Li-ion batteries use organic electrolytes that can only be used below 55C. Organic
electrolytes are easy to catch fire when batteries do not work according to specs. To increase safety
inorganic solid electrolytes come to the stage for next generation of energy storage devices. The project
will study processing and performance of inorganic electrolyte.
Prof Lu Li
Lithium metal phosphate has been used in lithium ion batteries while it has low electronic conductivie
resulting in low capacity and low rate capability. Therefore increase in electronic conductivity can
enhance performance of lithium metal phosphate. The proposed project will use different carbon-based
conductive materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene etc to increase its conductivity.
Prof Lu Li
Pyroelectricity is a kind of property of special materials. When temperature changes, lattice parameter of
the materials will be changed. As a consequence polarization of the materials will cause change in
voltage. For a long time, pyroelectric ceramics are made of lead titanate due to its high performance. This
project studies lead-free pyroelectric ceramics for future pyroelectric devices.
MS34
MS35
MS36
Effect of conductive carbon-based material on capacity and rate capability of lithium metal
phosphate
Effecty of dopants on the pyroelectric properties of pyroelectric ceramics
Exploration of lead-free ceramics for pyroelectric applications
MS
MS
MS
Prof Lu Li
MS37
Processing high energy density cathode material
MS
Prof Lu Li
MS38
Supercapacitor Derived from Biomass
MS
Prof Lu Li
Kropelnicki Piotr (Excelitas Technoogy
Singapore)
Kropelnicki Piotr (Excelitas Technoogy
Singapore)
Lead titanate has occupied commercial markets for more than half decay due to its high electromechanis
performance in all categories. However, Lead titanate contains more than 50% of lead causing big
environmental issues. Many countries have banned using Lead titanate although lead titanate has
provided the best and desirable performance up-to-date. Therefore it is important and urgent to develop
new and high performance piezoelectric, ferroelectric and pyroelectric ceramics to replace current lead
titanate while this project aims to investigate one of old but potential lead-free ceramics, bismuth sodium
titanate for pyroelectrics.
This project aims to fabricate high energy LiMnFePO4 due to its high voltage resulting in high energy
density. Howeverm pure LiMnPO4 has very low conductivity, and it has no commercial application
values. To overcome this, doping and surface coating are very often used. This project will use different
carbon sourses in order to achieve highest performance.
Supercapacitor is a kind of energy storage device that uses the concept of large surface area of electrode
materials.Therefore it is important to fabricate conductive nanomaterials which have large surface area.
The project intends to synthesize carbon from biomass, such as coffee bean. Large surface area can be
achieved by activation of carbons.
Traditional printers use mechanical means to transport print media, moving it from input tray to the
platen beneath the printhead and to the output tray. Its shortcomings are complexity, noise, accuracy and
speed limitations.
Laboratory Investigation;
Computing and analysis;
Field testing and instrumentation;
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
Hewlett Packard Singapore (Private) and theoretical, or experimental and
Limited
numerical/software.
MS39
Electroadhesive Surface for Printing Media Investigation
MS
Prof Seeram Ramakrishna
MS40
Conductive aligned nanofibers incorporated with wolfberry extract for neural tissue engineering
MS
Prof Seeram Ramakrishna
This project looks at using electroadhesive effect on a simple drum for paper transport and hold-down
and consists of following tasks: literature study on electroadhesion; quantitative testing of
electroadhesion performance using different materials, performance using different electrode patterns and
electrical drive patterns; design and build prototype to demonstrate effectiveness.
Fabrication of conductive aligned nanofibers incorporated with wolfberry extract with via electrospinning
method; characterization of the fabricated nanofibrous scaffold, such as morphology, surface property,
electrical properties, etc.
MS41
Design & Characterization of polymer-based biosensor using nanotechnology
MS
Prof Seeram Ramakrishna
Fabrication of nano and micro structure from conductive polymers using electrospinning method; Further
improvement of electrical property by adding carbon nanotube; Characterization of the structures, such
as morphology, surface property, electrical properties, mechanical properties, biocompatibility etc.
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design
Basic knowledge on electrospinning & biosensor
Prof Seeram Ramakrishna
PLACL is a co-polymer of PLA and PCL, with adjustable mechanical properties and good
biocompatibility, has been widely used in tissue engineering. Core-shell structured PLACL nanofibers
with fiber diameters in the range of several hundred nanometers could well mimic the natural structure of
extracellular matrix (ECM), and the bio-functionality could be realized by encapsulating proteins/growth
factors inside the core. In this study, the PLACL core shell nanofibers will be fabricated using
electrospinning together with proteins/growth factors, and furthermore the fibers will be characterized by
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Tensile Testing, Water Contact Angle, Transmission Electron
Microscopy (TEM), Laser Confocal Scanning Microscopy (LCSM), etc.
No Specialization
No
NA
Basic knowledge on polymers and biomaterials; basic
knowledge on the characterization tools, such as SEM, TEM,
etc.
MS42
Fabrication and Characterization of PLACL based core- shell nanofibers
MS
NG Yihshun, HWA Kia Wee, ZHOU
Longlong (Hewlett Packard Singapore
(Pte) Ltd)
None
NA
No Specialization
No
Laboratory Investigation;
Design
Basic knowledge on electrospinning & neural tissue
engineering
MS43
Development of a Knowledge Management System to Support Waste-to-Resource Matching
MS
Prof Seeram Ramakrishna
Value and opportunities lie hidden in the several million tonnes of waste generated in Singapore each
year. Besides the obvious recycling of metals and plastics, companies can potentially match other types of
by-products, which are traditionally regarded as wastes, and use them as resources. However, companies
often lack the knowledge of what is available and possible as waste-to-resource matches. Therefore, the
aim of this project is to develop a knowledge management system in which existing knowledge about
waste-to-resource options are codified and easily accessible to support waste-to-resource matching within
and across companies.
No Specialization
No
Hybrid i.e. mixtures of experiment
and theoretical, or experimental and
numerical/software.
Some knowledge/experience in programming (any language)
will be advantageous