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On June 8, we successfully held the NUS–NTHU Bilateral Materials Symposium, bringing together faculty and students from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS-MSE) and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU-MSE), to exchange ideas on emerging materials, materials science, and future electronics.This event marked

Professor Ho Ghim Wei has been named the recipient of the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC)-AsCA2019 Singapore Award for Distinguished Woman Chemist 2026. This prestigious award recognises her outstanding contributions in bridging fundamental science and engineered systems to develop functional materials and technologies with impact across energy, environmental, electronic, and healthcare applications. Prof Ho’s

This award is awarded by The Battery Show Asia in March 2026. This award recognizes emerging leaders and innovators driving the global energy transition, specifically for her contributions to battery technology and energy storage solutions.

“The CDE Awards honour those who drive our College forward through excellence in research, education, service and innovation, and reflect the strength and diversity of CDE.” Professor Teo Kie Leong, CDE Dean. At the annual CDE Awards, 98 awardees were honoured in recognition of their service to the College. The ceremony held on 22 April

The stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz in the past few weeks has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply, triggering the worst global energy crisis since the 1970s. Beyond the immediate shock, the disruption has underscored how tightly the global economy remains tethered to fossil hydrocarbons — and how urgently alternatives

In the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject released on 25 March 2026, the National University of Singapore(NUS) has achieved its strongest performance to date, and Materials Science is one of the top subjects in NUS, ranking 2nd in the world (significantly up from 6th in 2025) and 1st in Asia.

MSE Alumni – Dr He Shan Awarded Stanford University Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship The Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship is a highly competitive and globally prestigious fellowship, with only ten fellows selected worldwide for each cohort. The programme supports outstanding early-career researchers working on interdisciplinary solutions for the global energy transition and is hosted by the Stanford Doerr School of

A major, multi-year research project led by Assoc Prof Mario Lanza to advance electronic materials and devices for future memory and computing applications has been awarded a prestigious Competitive Research Programme (CRP) grant. The project centres on the design, fabrication and testing of memristors, an emerging category of electronic devices with potential uses in non-volatile

  In 2025, NUS celebrates 120 years of excellence, innovation, and service to society. To commemorate this milestone, Advanced Materials presents a special issue — “Materials Innovation in NUS” — featuring cutting-edge research from leading NUS scientists. This collection showcases recent breakthroughs and emerging directions across four pivotal domains: advanced catalytic materials for a sustainable

Congratulations to Professor Benjamin Tee on his promotion to Full Professor! This well-deserved recognition reflects Prof Benjamin Tee’s excellence in research, teaching, and service, as well as his deep contributions to the Department and University. Looking forward to his continued accomplishments and leadership.   Get to know more about Prof. Benjamin Tee: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/mse/staff/tee-chee-keong-benjamin/

Congratulations to Dr Lee Wee Siang Vincent and Dr Chamila Nishanthi Liyanage on their promotions to Senior Lecturer! Dr Vincent and Dr Chamila have been recognised for their excellent teaching track records, strong disciplinary expertise, sustained contributions to student learning, and leadership in education through excellence in pedagogy, curriculum development, and reflective, evidence-based teaching practices,

Assistant Professor Xianbiao Fu from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has been selected as a finalist for the Dream Chemistry Award 2025, a highly competitive and internationally recognised distinction that honours early-career scientists with exceptional scientific vision and transformative potential in chemistry. The recognition consisted of a commemorative diploma and EUR 1000. The