{"id":19650,"date":"2026-04-17T19:12:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/?page_id=19650"},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T01:21:54","slug":"crest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/crest\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre for\u00a0Research on\u00a0Energy\u00a0Systems &\u00a0Technologies (CREST)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\tCentre for Research on
\nEnergy Systems & Technologies<\/strong>
\n(CREST)<\/strong>\n

\n\t\tMESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\n\n\n
\n

Welcome to the CREST Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the global energy landscape undergoes a fundamental shift toward sustainability, the gap between laboratory discovery and industrial-scale application has never been more critical.<\/p>\n

At CREST, we believe that the next generation of energy technologies-from advanced energy storage to carbon-neutral conversion-requires more than just scientific breakthroughs; it requires a robust ecosystem for translation.<\/p>\n

By integrating translational platforms and working with industry, we provide a streamlined pathway from materials innovation to system integration. We invite you to join us as we accelerate the transition to a sustainable future, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and research meets reality!<\/p>\nProfessor Wang Qing<\/strong>
\nProvost’s Chair Professor<\/em>
\nDirector, CREST Center<\/em>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\n\t\tOUR VISION\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\n\n\n
To be a global leader in energy innovation, accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future through seamless integration of research, industry, and education.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

\n\t\tOUR MISSION\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\n\n\n
\nEstablish a translational research hub focused on strategic areas of energy conversion and storage.<\/strong> CREST prioritizes critical materials research, device prototyping, system integration, and the development of solutions at TRL 4 and above.\n\nDevelop a comprehensive test-bedding platform to evaluate materials, designs, and devices across multiple scales.<\/strong> By utilizing simulated operational environments, this platform drives high-maturity outcomes (TRL 6-8).\n\nProvide an industry-facing interface dedicated to addressing the critical needs of local and international sectors.<\/strong> We offer professional services and validation protocols strictly aligned with international industry standards.\n\nFoster an educational hub<\/strong> for student-led projects designed to cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship across diverse energy technology sectors.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

\n\t\tLEADERSHIP\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nProf. Wang Qing
\nDirector<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nProf. Yang Hui Ying
\nCo-Director<\/strong>\n

\n\t\tMEMBERS OF CREST\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAsst. Prof.
\nDeng Zeyu<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAsst. Prof.
\nFu Xianbiao<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\nAsst. Prof.
\nHe Qian<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAsst.Prof.
\nJing Yan<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAsst. Prof.
\n<\/strong>Mao Xianwen<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nProf.
\nOng Shyue Ping<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAssoc. Prof.
\nStefan Adams<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAsst. Prof.
\nWei\u00a0Mingyang<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAsst. Prof.
\nAndrew B. Wong<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nProf.
\nXue Jun Min
\n<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAsst. Prof.
\nZhao Ming
\n<\/strong>\n\t

\"\"<\/p>\nAsst. Prof.
\nZhong Peichen<\/strong>\n

\n\t\tWORLD CLASS RESEARCH FACILITIES\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Small-angle X-ray Scattering System<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Atomic Layer Deposition<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

High Resolution XRD<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Solar Cell Tester<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Electrochemical Energy Storage Device Charaterization<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Glove Box<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Probe-corrected: JEOL ARM200CF<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Schottky-FEG (S)TEM: JEOL 2800<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Large chamber Ga+ FIB: FEI 3D Versa<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

High-resolution He+\/Ne+ FIB: Zeiss Orion Nanofab<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Glovebox, Fumehood Gas Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n\"\"\t\t\t\n

\n\t\t4 THEMES\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t

\t\n\tTheme 1<\/h2>

Electrified Chemistry Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t

\t\n\tTheme 2<\/h2>

Energy Storage Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t

\t\n\tTheme 3<\/h2>

Power Generation Systems <\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t

\t\n\tTheme 4<\/h2>

Sustainable Catalysis Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\n\t\tINDUSTRY PARTNERS\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"Singapore\n\t\t\t\t\"youole\"\n\t\t\t\t\"durapower\"\n\t\t\t\t\"imre\"\n\t\t\t\t\"catl2\"\n\t\t\t\t\"delta\"\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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