Congratulations to Nie Jiahao & He Renfei, our IGP – Research Excellence Award Year 2 and 3 Winners!

The Research Excellence Award is awarded to PhD students who attained significant research achievements during their studies at NTU. The award acknowledges original, creative and widely disseminated student research with significant impacts on the field or society.

Congratulations to our Year 1 Winners for the IGP Academic Excellence Award!

The Interdisciplinary Research Award is awarded to IGP PhD students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements during their first year of candidature.

The winners of the award are Chelsea Violita Stanley, Law Qiu Ting, Shari Yasmine Xiao Huai Lorang, Pan Fengjun & Zhang Hancen.

Congratulations to Liu Hengshuo, our IGP student – Interdisciplinary Research Award Winner!

The Interdisciplinary Research Award is awarded to PhD students who have engaged in outstanding inter-disciplinary or trans-disciplinary projects among all IGP NTU PhD students.

The award acknowledges individual or collaborative research that integrate concepts or practices from various disciplines to address complex problems that extend beyond the boundaries of a single field.

Congratulations to Liu Qingxiang, our IGP student – Research Excellence Award Winner!

The Research Excellence Award is awarded to PhD students who attained significant research achievements during their studies at NTU among all IGP NTU PhD students.

The award acknowledges original, creative and widely disseminated student research with significant impacts on the field or society.

Dr. Lim Yu Jie, an NTU alumnus who graduated in January 2023 under the Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme of Graduate College has won the American Water Works Association's 2024 Academic Achievement Award. His thesis, titled ‘Fabrication of high-performance thin-film composite and nanochannel-enabled next-generation membranes for water desalination’, was selected as the First Place Award for the best Doctoral Dissertation. Yu Jie’s work was conducted under the supervision of Professor Wang Rong at the Singapore Membrane Technology Centre (SMTC) at Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI).

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water. The Academic Achievement Award recognizes graduate students and their professors that have made outstanding contributions to the field of public water supply. The past recipients of the award include PhD students from University of California, Los Angeles (2023), University of Toronto (2022), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2019). It is worth mentioning that the First Place Award has been given to a non-North American university only twice in the past 15 years, with Prof. Wang Rong’s group at NTU being the recipient both times.

On 17 Sept 2024, our IGP Student Club committee was honoured to have Prof Yi Li as our Guest Speaker for our IGP Colloquium. The seminar was titled “Security and Fairness Co-Design of Decentralized Applications”. It was an enriching talk about the pros and cons of smart contracts, which path the ways for future research directions. There were many new key take-aways from the contemporary subject of blockchain platforms. 

On 3 Apr 2024, our IGP Student Club committee hosted an IGP Colloquium for their NTU college peers, featuring Prof Hanwang Zhang as our Guest Speaker.

Prof Hanwang Zhang delved into the current trend of ChatGPT and AI, prompting discussions on around why ChatGPT is considered the most intelligent AI ever developed, and how we define intelligence. Leveraging his vast expertise and background in research and development in computer vision and deep learning, he shared numerous valuable insights and lessons during the session, making it both enriching and enlightening for the students.

On 28 Mar 2024, our IGP Student Club committee organised an IGP Distinguished Lecture for their fellow NTU college peers. We were honoured to have Prof Yonggang Wen as our Guest Speaker.

Leveraging his vintage photographs, Prof Yonggang Wen took us on a visual journey through his PhD experiences at one of the world’s leading institutions, MIT. During this session, he imparted valuable insights on delivering engaging presentations, effective research techniques, and the joys of intellectual exploration.

The PhD students found the session relatable and very inspiring! They had so many key takeaway points from this impactful session.

On 12 Mar 2024, our IGP Student Club committee hosted an IGP Colloquium for their NTU college peers, featuring Prof Foo Maw Der as our Guest Speaker.

Prof Foo Maw Der explored the theme of “Why Singapore is at the forefront of global innovation and entrepreneurship”, highlighting Singapore’s strengths in facilitating access to risk capital and the availability of business-friendly environments to foster a vibrant startup ecosystem. Additionally, he also provided valuable perspectives on how the Academy’s programs are uniquely designed to support and empower emerging entrepreneurs within NTU.

The session was definitely informative and inspiring for aspiring young entrepreneurs!

On 22 February 2024, our IGP Student Club committee organised an IGP Colloquium for their fellow NTU college peers. We were honoured to have Prof Xavier Garbet as our Guest Speaker.

Prof Xavier delved into the topic of “Towards fusion energy: status and plans”, providing an introduction to plasma physics and technology, with some focus on tokamaks – the most advanced magnetic configuration so far. Additionally, he shared valuable insights on alternative schemes to tokamaks and discussed recent developments and initiatives within the private sectors.

It was truly gratifying to see more than 150 attendees gather for this enlightening and enriching Colloquium session!

On 18 Sept 2024, our IGP Student Club was thrilled to celebrate the highly anticipated Mid-Autumn festival with our IGP peers. We had the chance to indulge in a delectable assortment of mooncakes, sumptuous buffet lunch, exciting games and many attractive prizes were given out as well. It was definitely an unforgettable afternoon!

On OneNTU Day, our students would like to express their gratitude to their supervisors, lecturers, and mentors for their invaluable guidance throughout their academic endeavours. The impactful interactions and bonding experiences during lectures, tutorials, and meetings hold a special place in their hearts. Thank you to all who have positively influenced our students' learning journey. Your efforts are deeply appreciated and cherished!

Thank you to everyone who joined us during Aug 2024 Orientation! It was a fantastic day filled with informative talks and briefings from our respected Associate Dean, Interdisciplinary Programme (Prof Shen Zexiang), Deputy Director, Library (Samantha Ang), supportive IGP administrator (Harmira Ismail) and our Student Club President (Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi).

To make this event more memorable and exciting, IGP award ceremony, delightful fruit tasting and tasty Welcome Back Lunch buffet were held for our IGP students, GC staff and administrators. Our newly matriculated IGP students truly enjoyed the networking opportunities provided and we are certain that they will have a memorable and enriching PhD journey ahead!

A memorable Hari Raya Celebration took place on 17th April 2024.

Our IGP students and NTU staff came together to play traditional games, take part in an engaging quiz segment, and indulge themselves in the Malay cuisine. Lasting memories were created during this awesome community gathering!

IGP PhD graduate Lee Kelvin (1st from left) has won the 1st Best Paper Award at CASPT and TransitData2022 for the paper "Path-Oriented Synchronised Scheduling Using Time-Dependent Data" in Tel-Aviv, Israel, after two rounds of submissions due to the Covid-19 delay. The study addresses the growing need for seamless transfers between different modes of public transportation by introducing path-oriented scheduling and integrating time-dependent travel time data.

He was also awarded the Third Prize at the International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies 2023 in Hong Kong for the paper on "Enhancing Fixed Transit Services with Demand-Responsive Limited-Stop Services Considering Alternative Routes" . The study proposes a model that reallocates buses in real-time based on observed or predicted travel demands to address the inefficiencies of conventional bus services and cater to the demands better. Unlike traditional stop-skipping approaches, the proposed limited-stop service dynamically adjusts routes and allows buses to detour to shorter alternatives, optimizing resource utilization and reducing passenger travel times.

Kelvin is supervised by Prof Su Rong (EEE (CoE)) and Prof Arvind Easwaran (SCSE (CCDS)).  The awards were based on his innovative approach to optimizing public transport operations and improving fixed transit services respectively. Congratulations Kelvin!

IGP PhD student Muhammad Naeem Nadzri was featured in a Straits Times article on 13^th November 2023 for his notable work and pursuits. Naeem was deeply moved to take action against the global water crisis after learning about the devastating floods that ravaged Pakistan in 2022. Concerned by the impact of climate change on water scarcity especially in developing countries, he strives to contribute meaningfully to sustainable water solutions and emphasizes the need for global collaboration to ensure water security for all.

As part of inaugural Singapore Climate Youth Development Programme (CYDP), Naeem is set to participate as a youth delegate in the UN Climate Conference COP28 in the UAE to engage in global climate change discussions, focusing on water scarcity issues due to droughts and floods.

Congratulations Naeem! It’s inspiring to see your hard work and dedication recognized in the media.

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Throwback to the vibrant Deepavali celebration with NTUGC on November 15th! ✨ We immersed ourselves in the festive spirit alongside our esteemed faculty and students, engaging in quizzes and a thrilling lucky draw. The event was highlighted by the mesmerizing traditional performance of NTU's Indian dance crew, complemented by a diverse array of culinary delights that spread joy among all our attendees! 😋

IGP PhD student Jerome Tan (3^rd from right) has won the Best Oral Presentation Award (SYIS) at the TERMIS-AP 2023. The TERMIS-AP chapter specifically focuses on the Asia-Pacific region and organizes conferences, events, and initiatives to foster research and collaboration in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine within this geographical area. This year, it was organised at the Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong from 16-19 October 2023. 

Jerome is a 3rd year IGP student supervised by Prof Chew Sing Yan (CCEB) and Prof Lim Kah Leong (LKCM). The award was based on his presentation on the use of impedance, a label-free technology to obtain electrical properties of cells, as a quality and safety check for spinal cord injury cell therapy manufacturing pipelines. Congratulations Jerome!