STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS & STUDENT LIFE
Revitalising Bangkok: DOA students participate in International Architecture Workshop
Four students from the Department of Architecture participated in an international design workshop in Bangkok, jointly organised by Meiji University and Chulalongkorn University (INDA). Held from 29 July to 4 August 2024, this year's workshop was themed "Revitalisation of the Creative District in Bangkok", with a targeted focus on Song Wat Street, a location rich in historical significance and poised to attract creative industries in Bangkok.
Read more about the students' experience at the Joint International Workshop 2024 here: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/arch/news_and_events/news_ay2425_workshop_iaw_2024_210824
DBE students clinch top prize at the World Workplace Asia-Pacific Student Challenge
Congratulations to Bachelor of Science (Project and Facilities Management)/Bachelor of Engineering (Infrastructure and Project Management) student team comprising of Annabel Sim, Stella Chew, Wong Weiloong and Chua Weijun (College of Humanities and Sciences) for clinching the top prize at the World Workplace Asia-Pacific Student Challenge hosted by the Infrastructure and Facilities Management Association (IFMA).
The team shared their vision for the future of Facilities Management (FM) and how NUS aims to contribute to a sustainable and forward-thinking Facilities Management landscape. Team PFM believes in the concept of ONE FM — a future where facilities management services are seamlessly integrated and self-regulated by advanced building systems, achieving sustainability and efficiency.
They would also like to thank Valerie Sim and Dr Shah Kwok Wei for their support.
We are proud of their contributions to the FM field!
ECE students took 1st place at the 2024 Intel Cup Undergraduate Electronic Design Contest
Congratulations to students Man Juncheng (Computer Engineering), Ellia Tio (Electrical Engineering), and Lin Shang Hong (Computer Engineering) for taking 1st place at the 2024 Intel Cup Undergraduate Electronic Design Contest - Embedded System Invitational! Mentored by Dr Rajesh Panicker, the team developed an AI-driven English language learning device for rural children, utilising Augmented Reality, Computer Vision, ASR, and Edge Computing. Their innovative solution showcases the power of technology in bridging educational gaps.
To learn more about their project ARIELLE, visit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-oqBbXSF8x/
iDP and EDI Japan Overseas Immersion Programme
Twenty-two Innovation and Design Programme (iDP) students, including twenty-one undergraduate students and one student from our Masters’ of Science (Engineering Design and Innovation) Programme, embarked on an enriching week-long overseas immersion trip to Japan (3-10 August 2024). Under the guidance of Dr Jovan Tan from the Engineering Design and Innovation Centre (EDIC), the students took on the mission to actively explore, learn, and appreciate the intersection of technology, business, startups, innovation, and design in Japan.
The team visited renowned institutions such as the University of Tokyo and Keio University, where they were exposed to diverse learning environments and learnt about the workings of advanced technologies, their applications, and the art of creating value through design. They also had the chance to learn about Japan's entrepreneurship ecosystem and business landscape from Musashino University's Entrepreneurship Faculty and experienced first-hand how startup incubators and large corporations like Centre of Garage by Leave a Nest and Mitsubishi Yokohama Hardtech Hub provided extraordinary support to Japanese deep tech startups and played an active role in their growth.
The students also had an exhilarating time immersing themselves in the bustling streets of Tokyo, fully embracing the dynamic Japanese culture, and experiencing unforgettable cultural exchanges with local students.
Competition teams reflect on their journeys!
Our competition teams have done us proud! See the messages from senior team members as they pass the batons to their juniors:
Team Bumblebee
The team started work for SAUVC a year ago, immediately following the conclusion of Robosub 2023. From the start, development was delayed due to the team’s strong focus on RobotX at the end of last year. As a result, AUV 4.1 was not developed to an ideal state, and there were many compromises and unknowns heading into the competition. During the competition itself, we faced multiple hardware and software issues, with the most serious being a vehicle leak an hour before our finals run. Due to the junior member’s unfamiliarity with the vehicle, I did not expect them to solve the issue in time. However, they only took half an hour to solve the issue, and showed that they could step up when the situation called for it. There were many other such issues, with almost every member and leader having to step outside their comfort zone and solve a situation they were not entirely prepared for. After the competition, I was extremely proud of my team and the way we handled the challenges. As a I head to graduation, I am extremely happy for the tenacity that the team has shown during SAUVC, and I am extremely confident they will keep the NUS flag flying high at the upcoming RobotX Challenge in Florida later this year.
Team FSAE
The journey of R24e completing all events at the competition was not an easy one. The team faced multiple setbacks and challenges along the way, from extensive testing both in Singapore and Michigan before the competition, clocking in about 500km of mileage. This extensive testing took a toll on the car and the team but proved crucial in competition as it prepared them to tackle any problems. Overall, the team was very proud of the results and is now looking towards designing the next car based on the lessons learned through their season.
Team SAFMC
As a relatively new team from NUS, competing against teams from other universities with years of experience was challenging. In fact, none of us had ever flown a drone before joining the team. It was a steep learning curve but our mentors provided invaluable support. Despite countless drone crashes, we learnt of the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges and the incredible outcomes that can be achieved with teamwork. We thought out-of-the-box and came up with unique approaches that even surprised other teams. Using customisable micro drones, we were able to outperform teams with superior hardware and control the largest swarm (25 drones) in the competition. We are grateful for the guidance from our mentors, the support from our peers, and the spirit of camaraderie that fueled our success.
CDE teams score at the Engineering Innovation Challenge 2024
Congratulations to three teams who made us proud at the Engineering Innovation Challenge 2024 – a national engineering competition hosted by the Institute of Engineers Singapore that inspires students to tackle real-world challenges.
The team behind YAR, an innovative pendant aid for people with visual impairments, was the first runner–up in the University Category. Congratulations to Sparsh and Manas!
Two teams were awarded merit prizes for their projects:
- Valorisation of municipal food waste into lactic acid. Congratulations to Adhvika Mohan, Zhu Fangze, Harini Ravichandran, Felicia Tan and Aditi Joshi!
- OptiFridge: Optimised precision food refrigeration and expiry date intelligence. Congratulations to Chang Kian Yau, Lim Wei Jian, Tong Jing Yen, Low Jun Jie, and Teh Wei Sheng!
Faculty members Dr Jovan Tan and Dr Elliot Law from the Innovation and Design Programme (iDP) were mentors to the teams.
“Working in teams with their peers from different disciplines, iDP students are well-poised to harness their creative imagination to ideate and prototype innovative and impactful solutions for the circular economy, which is the theme of this year’s EIC. We are incredibly proud of our iDP student teams, which emerged as winners of this year’s EIC! This achievement is a testament to the collective effort of our iDP community in nurturing innovative and enterprising leaders of tomorrow.”
As we welcome our new freshmen to CDE at the start of the academic year, we know that the achievements of their seniors, such as these iDP students, will inspire their success and galvanise them to make an impact in the world around them.
Read more about their projects here: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/news-detail/cde-teams-score-at-the-engineering-innovation-challenge-2024/
