Research Grants
Our faculty has been very competitive in securing research grants to fund their research. Funding for research in the School comes from numerous sources including the local industry and Government Statutory Boards such as National Research Foundation, Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
Through these means, the School’s research infrastructure has continued to grow from strength to strength, in terms of manpower, state-of-the-art facilities, funding, as well as interactions with industry and renowned academic and research institutions.
Congratulations to Professors who received research grants for their projects.
Year: 2024
| Awarded Project | Principal Investigator |
| Human digital twin prototype of industrial worker under heat exposure in climate change and post-pandemic era | Assistant Professor Fu Yuguang |
| Investigation of thermoelectric properties of inorganic-based alkali-activated materials (AAMs) and its potential for thermal energy harvesting | Associate Professor Yang En-Hua |
| Use of waste soft marine clay as alternative to bentonite for coastal protection applications | Associate Professor Yi Yaolin |
| Assessment and Mitigation of Geologic Risks in Geo-Energy Systems | Associate Professor Wu Wei |
| Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide emissions at Changi WRP | Professor Zhou Yan |
| Topic 2: Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) through CO2 mineralization and carbonates production with the streams of Ca and Mg containing industrial waste brine | Associate Professor Grzegorz Lisak |
| Topic 5: Large-scale applications of carbon in concrete (WP1 & 5) (IAF-ICP) | Associate Professor Qian Shunzhi |
| Topic 5: Large-scale applications of CCFRC/CPC in construction (WP3) (IAF-ICP) | Associate Professor Yang En-Hua |
| Topic 5: Large-scale applications of CCFRC/CPC in construction (WP4) (IAF-ICP) | Professor Tan Kang Hai |
| Engineering Bacterial Cells Expressing Neurotransmitter-binding Receptors | Associate Professor Cao Bin |
| Sustainable Soil Stabilization Using Novel Binders For Various Geotechnical Applications in Singapore | Associate Professor Yi Yaolin |
| Development of Durable, Jointless, and Reduced Embodied Carbon ConFlexPave for Port Use | Associate Professor Yang En-Hua |
| Extreme Weather Effects on Resilience of Container Intermodal Transportation System: Operations and Strategies | Assistant Professor Yuen Kum Fai |
| Transport and logistics of tomorrow: Towards a smarter, greener, and more resilient future | Assistant Professor Yan Ran |
| Physics informed model inference using seismic data at the laboratory scale | Associate Professor Leong Eng Choon |
| Awarded Project | Principal Investigator |
| Ship Fuel Consumption Estimation Based on Shipping Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Models and Applications | Assistant Professor Yan Ran |
| Novel Carbon-Negative Functional Manufactured Aggregates for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure | Associate Professor Yang En-Hua |
| Research Study On Precast Reinforced Concrete Joints To Blast And Impact Loading | Professor Tan Kang Hai |
| Enhancements in the predictions of sediment transport around Singapore coastal waters | Associate Professor Chong Tzyy Haur |
| Eco-cement enhanced methods for beach erosion control and beach land restoration through soil accumulation | Professor Chu Jian |
| Quantifying the technological impacts and socioeconomic costs of marine alternative fuels: Evidence from life cycle assessment and techno-economic assessment | Assistant Professor Yan Ran |
| Sustainable Solutions for Blast-Resistant Structures: Innovative Materials and Connections | Professor Tan Kang Hai |
| Disruption management and resilience building of food transportation system in Singapore: A national perspective | Assistant Professor Shi Chao |
| Hybrid Seawater-driven Geothermal Energy Piles for Thermal Storage and Sustainable District Cooling in Southeast Asia | Assistant Professor Shi Chao |
| Reducing Maritime Accidents by Port State Control: Models and Applications | Assistant Professor Yan Ran |
Year: 2023
| Awarded Project | Principal Investigator |
| Feasibility Study Of A Novel Bio-Carrier Using Waste PVDF Membrane | Associate Professor Zhou Yan |
| Innovating Plastic Waste Valorisation With Exploration Of The Interaction Between Photosynthetic And Heterotrophic Bacteria In Plastisphere | Associate Professor Cao Bin |
| Sustainable Concrete And Functionalized Geopolymer Derived From MSW Slag, A By-Product Generated From The High Temperature Slagging Gasification Of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) | Associate Professor Grzegorz Lisak |
| Long-Term Trial Of High-Temperature Sludge Gasification And Investigating The Use Of Sludge Slag In Structural Concrete Applications | Associate Professor Grzegorz Lisak |
| Energy And Resource Recovery Through High Temperature Slagging Gasification | Associate Professor Grzegorz Lisak |
| Development And Performance Evaluation Of Prestressed 3D Printed Bridges Under Monotonic Loading - CEE | Associate Professor Qian Shunzhi |
| AI-Empowered Underground Digital Twins For Data-Driven Analysis Of Tunnels | Assistant Professor Shi Chao |
| Authentic Learning Through Solving Real-World Problem Under The Guidance From Industry (Maersk) | Mr. Chu Sai Hoi, Benson |
| Harnessing Data In The Metaverse For Public Good: Behavioural Studies In Planning Future Electric And Autonomous Mobility System | Associate Professor Wang Zhiwei |
| Awarded Project | Principal Investigator |
| Deep Generative Modelling Of Subsurface Stratigraphy From Limited Training Images And Sparse Investigation Data | Assistant Professor Shi Cao |
| Novel Feedstock Development From Fruit And Vegetable Waste For Mycoprotein Cultivation | Associate Professor Zhou Yan |
| Valorization Of Sewage Sludge Pyrolysis Gas For Solid Carbon Capture And Storage | |
| Organic Solvent Reverse Osmosis Membranes For Energy-Efficient Separation Of Complex Hydrocarbon Mixtures: Towards Low-Carbon Petroleum Refining | Assistant Professor She Qianhong |
| Breaking The Bottleneck Of Traditional Coagulation/Flocculation Process With A Multi-Functional And Re-Usable Nano Coagulant For Sludge Reduction And RO Membrane Fouling Elimination | |
| State-Of-The-Art Nanofiltration Membranes With Advanced Bioprocesses For Next-Generation Wastewater Management, Water Reclamation And Resources Recovery | |
| Safety 4.0: AI-Driven Ship Safety Management System | Assistant Professor Yuen Kum Fai |
Year: 2022
| Awarded Project | Principal Investigator |
| Pilot Tests For Using A New Foundation System For Tuas Container Port | Professor Chu Jian |
| Novel Multifunctional Osmotic Membranes For High-Efficiency Grid-Scale Energy Storage And Freshwater Production: Towards Using A New Multifunctional Energy Storage System To Reduce Carbon Emissions And Enhance Energy-Water Resilience | Assistant Professor She Qianhong |
| Capturing Waste With Waste: Continuous Carbon Capture Using Highly Efficient Sorbents Derived From Incineration Ashes | Professor Lim Teik Thye |
| Environmental Impact Assessment Of Manufacturing And Use Of Recycled Plastic Pallets In Singapore | Associate Professor Grzegorz Lisak |
| New Implementations For A Creative Problem Solving Framework With Visual-Based Mapping Tool | Dr. Teo Chee Chong |
| Novel Context-Aware Multivariate Time Series Modelling For Underground Transportation Infrastructure Monitoring And Management | Professor Yang Yaowen |
| Development Of Advanced Oxidation Processes Targeting Complex Heterocyclic/Phenolic Substances And Volatile Organic Compounds In Industrial Wastewater | Professor Shane Allen Synder |
| Biogas Upgrading With Carbon Capture And Energy Recovery Enhancement - Proof Of Concept (POC) | Associate Professor Zhou Yan |
| Innovative Structure Systems For Next-Generation Construction | Associate Professor Zhao Ou |
| Vulnerability Assessment Of Precast Reinforced Concrete Structures To Blast And Subsequent Progressive Collapse | Professor Tan Kang Hai |
| IES-Wong Yui Cheong Research In Construction Project Management Fund | Associate Professor Robert Tiong Lee Kong |
Year: 2021
| Awarded Project | Principal Investigator |
| A Sustainable Bio-platform for High Quality Microbial Protein Production (Singapore Food Story R&D Programme) | Assoc Prof Zhou Yan |
| Scaling-up Hollow Fiber Membranes with Ultrathin Skin for Test-bedding of Membrane Separation Technology in Oxygen-Enhanced Waste-to-Energy Gasification (National Environment Agency, NEA) | Professor Wang Rong |
| Clean Syngas from Waste for Electricity and Chemicals (National Environment Agency, NEA) | Professor Lim Teik Thye |
| Eco-cement for Protection of Coastline and Enhancement of Marine Ecosystem (National Parks Board, NParks) | Professor Chu Jian |
| Monitoring of Tunnel Liner Performance during Construction and Operation in Local Ground Conditions (Ministry of National Development, MND) | Professor Yang Yaowen |
| Awarded Project | Principal Investigator |
| Proof-Of-Concept, Proof-Of-Value And Test-Bedding In Smart Integrated Construction System (Phase 2) | Professor Yang Yaowen |
| Evaluation Of The Technical And Operational Feasibility Of Methanol Fuelled Vessels In China And Singapore | Associate Professor Lam Siu Lee Jasmine |
| Circular Materials Laboratory Project - Laboratory And Field Tests For Environmental Degradation Of Biodegradable Plastic Packaging - Southeast Asia As A Target Area (P&G and A*STAR) | Assistant Professor Fei Xunchang |
| A Sustainable And Economical Binder For Construction Of Low Permeable And High Durable Seepage Cut-Off Wall In Marine Environment: Preparing For Sea-Level Rise In Singapore | Associate Professor Yi Yaolin |
| Pilot Field Trials On The Applications Of Bio-Cementation For Ground Improvement Works | Professor Chu Jian |
| An Integrated Geophysical And Geotechnical Method For Sinkhole Detection During Bored Tunnelling | Associate Professor Wu Wei |
| Open & Generic Wireless Structural Health Monitoring System | Associate Professor Li Bing |
| Monitoring Of Tunnel Liner Performance During Construction And Operation In Local Ground Conditions | Professor Yang Yaowen |
| Awarded Project | Principal Investigator |
| “Breaking The Ground” In Semakau Landfill: Technological Solutions For Site Investigation And Material Reuse | Assistant Professor Fei Xunchang |
| Utilisation Of Freshwater Sludge And Carbide Sludge To Produce Expansive Agent For Civil Engineering Applications | |
| Deployment, Demonstration And Optimization Of The Thermo-Disintegration Waste To Energy (TDWE) System As A Decentralised, Flexible, And Value-Adding Waste Management Strategy For A Zero Waste Sustainable City | Associate Professor Grzegorz Lisak |
| Development Of Soft Sensors With The Aid Of Machine Learning (ML) | Professor Law Wing-Keung, Adrian |
| Full-Scale Fire Testing To Validate Simulations For (A) Integrated Active Systems And (B) Structural System For Underground Buildings | Professor Tan Kang Hai |
| Automating The Process Of Concrete Finishing | Professor Yang Yaowen |
| Biocide-Bacteria Interaction And Implications On Biofouling Control | Associate Professor Cao Bin |
| Award Project | Principal Investigator |
| A Smart Digital Twin Framework Using Advanced Modelling And Data Analytics For Monitoring And Management Of Underground Transportation Infrastructure | Assistant Professor Fu Yuguang |
| An Environmentally Sustainable Method For Online Chemical Cleaning Of Membrane Bioreactor With Fe2+-Activated Peroxymonosulfate Towards Reduced Membrane Refouling | Professor Liu Yu |
| A Transfer Learning Approach For The Car-Following Modelling Of Connected Vehicles | Assistant Professor Zhu Feng |
| Edge Intelligence Enabling Smart Iot Networks For Autonomous Long-Term Monitoring Of Civil Infrastructure | Assistant Professor Fu Yuguang |
| Sustainable Recycled Aggregate Concrete-Filled Stainless Steel Tube Structures Under And After Transverse Impact | Associate Professor Zhao Ou |
| Development Of A Novel Multi-Functional Osmotic System For Grid Energy Storage And Fresh Water Production | Assistant Professor She Qianhong |
| Parking Supply Planning In Future Mobility System With Autonomous Vehicles | Associate Professor Wang Zhiwei |
| Biocide-Bacteria Interaction And Implications On Biofouling Control | Associate Professor Cao Bin |
| Durable And Low Carbon Concrete Using Marine Clay | Associate Professor Qian Shunzhi |
| AHC Chairmanship 2021-2023 And Budgetary Support | Professor Law Wing-Keung, Adrian |