IFIC 2016 Winners
We are delighted to announce the Winner of the Ian Ferguson Challenge 2016. After much deliberation by the panel of judges, it was a tie between 2 outstanding teams this year.
Team “Modified Belay Device, Yeti”
Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Jason Xu Zhichuan, with members consisting of Lim Zheng Peng, Seah Fung Ling, Verner Soh Qun Liang, Wong Lee Yan Serena and Yu Jing
Team “Versatile Personal Combat Helmet (VPCH)”
Under the supervision of Senior Lecturer Dr Eileen Fong, with members consisting of Kwan Han Yang, Lee Yong Pheng, Lim Shang Yi, Putri Nasriyah Yunos, Titus Tan Zhi Le.
All members of each team will receive $500 in cash. In addition, both teams will receive a considerable seed funding to take their innovative projects to the next proof-of-concept stage.
About the Ian Ferguson Innovation Challenge
The Ian Ferguson Foundation has been a passionate supporter of education and the vast opportunities it unlocks for students from all walks of life. The Foundation supports the Ian Ferguson Innovation Challenge, a ground-up, student-centric catalyst that spurs innovation, prototype development, and an entrepreneurial mindset among students at the NTU School of Material Science and Engineering (MSE).
Team "Modified Belay Device, Yeti", comprising of Lum Zheng Peng, Seah Fung Ling, Verner Soh Qun Liang, Wong Lee Yan Serena and Yu Jing
Team "Versatile Personal Combat Helemt (VPCH)", comprising of Kwan Han Yang, Lee Yong Pheng, Lim Shang Yi, Putri Nasriyah Yunos, Titus Tan Zhi Le