ALUMNI NEWS
CDE at the NUS Alumni Gathering in San Francisco
NUS alumni based in San Francisco recently gathered for a meaningful evening of sharing and networking, hosted at the office of Padlet, courtesy of Founder and CEO Nitesh Goel (Computer Engineering '08), an alumnus of the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programme.
Padlet is an online platform that allows users to create collaborative virtual boards for sharing content. The event also featured Girvin Djapardi (Year 3 Mechanical Engineering) and current NOC San Francisco intern at Padlet, who spoke about his internship experience and learning journey in the Bay Area.
The programme included:
- Yong Sheng Low, Senior Software Engineer at Padlet and NUS alumnus, who spoke about how the University shaped his personal and professional journey.
- Professor Aaron Voon-Yew Thean, Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost (NUS), who shared insights on global higher education trends.
- Dr Sian Wee Tan, Senior Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise), who provided a glimpse into transformative changes at NUS Enterprise, including the newly refurbished i3 building, an incubator for start-ups and entrepreneurs.
A panel discussion followed, exploring innovation, resilience and emerging technology trends. Panellists included:
- Professor Mun Choon Chan, Vice Dean (Graduate Studies and Academic Affairs), School of Computing, NUS
- Dr Charles Lim, Managing Director (Global Technology, JPMorgan Chase)
- Dr John Ho, Research Scientist (Meta)
- Together with Professor Aaron Voon-Yew Thean and Dr Sian Wee Tan
Other senior University leaders also attended and engaged with the San Francisco alumni community, including:
- Professor Kie Leong Teo, Dean (College of Design and Engineering)
- Professor Biplab Sikdar, Head (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Professor Cees de Bont, Head (Division of Industrial Design)
- Associate Professor Arthur Tay, Vice Dean (Alumni Relations, College of Design and Engineering)
- Associate Professor Bryan Kian Hsiang Low, Director of AI Research (AI Singapore), Deputy Director (NUS AI Institute)
- Mr Edi Fung, Vice President (Development)
- Ms Fiona Shi, Senior Associate Director (Development)
At CDE, we are excited to continue engaging with our global alumni community and look forward to more gatherings like this in the future!
CDE at the NUS Alumni Gathering in Vietnam
Professor Dean Ho, Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Professor Lim Chwee Teck, also from Biomedical Engineering, shared their insights on “The Future of AI and Healthcare” with alumni in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Both are leading researchers in the field and are actively engaged in initiatives that strengthen connections with alumni and other stakeholders. Their commitment to giving back truly reflects the best of the CDE spirit.
Mammosense by Industrial Design alumnus Luke Goh, recognised among top 100 winners out of 7,000 global entries at the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025
Design and innovation grounded in empathy.
Mammosense, a project by Industrial Design alumnus Luke Goh (Industrial Design '24), has been recognised among the top 100 winners out of over 7,000 global entries at the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025.
Previously awarded the National Winner title at the James Dyson Award 2024 (Singapore), Mammosense is a smart add-on for mammogram machines that uses non-contact sensing to make breast screenings more comfortable and personalised for women.
Motivated by his mother’s painful screening experience, Luke developed Mammosense under the guidance of Associate Professor Yen Ching-Chiuan. The solution uses LiDAR technology to digitally map the breast and provide data-driven guidance for radiographers, helping apply just the right amount of compression to reduce pain while maintaining imaging quality.
Luke said, “Winning an iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD for Mammosense is incredibly meaningful to me. It validates the effort to design a more comfortable and accessible mammogram experience. I’m proud that a project grounded in empathy and user insight is being recognised globally.”
Mammosense addresses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3, Good Health and Well-Being, by improving the breast screening experience and supporting early detection.
Read more about Luke’s journey and the story behind Mammosense.
