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Engineering scientists design and develop complex systems in medical research
ROBOT-ASSISTED surgery could produce better results than conventional surgery. However, though medical robots have been used in surgeries, they are not used as trainers.
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Novel solution for out-of-port refuelling
JUST AS how petrol kiosks in Singapore have developed from mere petrol pumps to one-stop outlets with mini marts for motorists on the go, Prof Wang Chien Ming, Department of Civil Engineering, thinks offshore refuelling stations for vessels
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Looking into bone mechanics for better prediction of fractures
THERE ARE a lot about our bones which we do not know. For example, said Assistant Professor Lee Taeyong of Division of Bioengineering, do you know that our bones have shock absorbers like cars?
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R&D partnership with
EADS to look into solar power
WITH the signing of the Master Research
Collaboration Agreements (MRCA) between EADS Innovation Works
Singapore and NUS, R&D on aircraft being powered by solar energy
may reach even greater heights. Among other research projects,
the new agreement will explore the possibility of harnessing
solar power for aircraft.
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New award to recognise alumni efforts and contributions
A NEW category of awards, called the Engineering Alumni Service Honours, will be launched in 2010 to honour engineering alumni who have distinguished themselves through rendering excellent service to NUS, the Faculty or the alumni community.
The new award will be in addition to the existing Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards presented to engineering alumni who have distinguished themselves nationally or internationally by their excellent and sustained contributions and achievements in public and community service; entrepreneurship; or in a profession or scholarly field.
Nominations are now open and will close by 5pm on Fri 26 Feb 2010. To nominate,
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Outstanding passion to succeed and contribute to society
DR YEO YEE CHIA, faculty member with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is one person to watch out for in 2010. A star in the field of scientific and technological development, he was recently awarded the Outstanding Young Persons of Singapore by the Orchid Jayceettes of Singapore which recognises young Singaporeans for their leadership and passion to succeed in their respective fields and contributions towards the community.
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Getting bacteria to work for the good of society
SHE has been making regular forays into Singapore’s forests, with a keen eye for nature at work. In particular, Assistant Professor He Jianzhong looks out for tell-tale signs of bacteria or microbes at work on the ground – patches of clearings that indicate that microbes might have been extremely active at these spots.
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Providing the elderly with navigation assistance
A PLATFORM employing Augmented Reality (AR) is in the offing to help elderly pedestrians find their way around, detect obstacles and be aware of the dynamics in their environment. The NUS Engineering team developing this platform, recently received a grant from the Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation (MSIWF).
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NUS membrane technologies highly commended by IChemE
HIS work on membrane technologies is well known. Recently, Prof Neal Chung received yet another recognition for his expertise -- the IChemE Innovation and Excellence Award in Energy (Highly Commended) as well as in Water Management and Supply (Highly Commended).
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