5 July 2021

World-leading materials research at NUS

NUS has brought together some of the world’s top materials science researchers to pioneer innovative solutions to pressing global problems
NUS has brought together some of the world’s top materials science researchers to pioneer innovative solutions to pressing global problems

NUS has been listed as 7th in a list of 50 global leaders in materials science research.

The prestigious Nature Index 2021 Materials Science supplement examines how researchers are rethinking the nature and potential of materials to drive advances in manufacturing, drug discovery, product design, and more.

The position makes it the only university from Singapore in the Materials Science Top 10.

From tackling the climate crisis to driving forward advances in quantum computing, materials science is poised to play a pivotal role in tackling some of the most pressing global challenges.

To accelerate progress in this important research field NUS has designated it a key area of focus, amassing some of the world's most prolific and prominent talents.

Click here to find out more about the pioneering researchers at NUS Engineering and across the university and their innovative research in this fast-evolving field.

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