The Singapore Hybrid-Integrated Next Generation µ-Electronics (SHINE) centre at the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering (CDE) has signed two research collaboration agreements with Samsung Electronics, aimed at advancing research in next-generation electronics through close industry–academia collaboration.
The collaboration agreements were formally signed on 29 January 2026 at Samsung Hub Singapore, as part of an event marking the launch of a broader research collaboration programme between Samsung, NUS and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
The programme brings together researchers from NUS and NTU with Samsung engineers through a structured collaboration framework, with an emphasis on long-term engagement, regular technical exchanges and joint research planning.
The two agreements under SHINE involve research projects led by Professor Lim Yeow Kheng (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Programme Director at SHINE, and Assistant Professor Shin Sunmi (Mechanical Engineering). Professor Lim’s project focuses on system-level integration and advanced packaging approaches to support the performance and reliability needs of high-performance computing systems. Assistant Professor Shin’s project investigates micro-scale electronic structures and semiconductor manufacturing approaches aimed at improving efficiency and scalability in next-generation semiconductor devices.
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Aaron Thean, Director of the SHINE Centre and NUS Deputy President (Academic Affairs) & Provost, said the collaboration agreements reflect the alignment between academic research and industry needs in Singapore.
“These collaborations bring NUS and Samsung together in areas that are highly relevant to Singapore’s research and industry landscape. We hope it will open up opportunities for broader and deeper collaboration in the future,” he said.
Established to support industry-facing research in micro- and nano-electronics, the SHINE centre provides a platform for translating academic expertise at CDE into collaborative projects with industry partners.
Dr Su Jin Ahn, Executive Vice President and Head of the Advanced Research Team at Samsung Electronics, highlighted the company’s long-standing engagement with universities and the importance of academic partnerships in supporting long-term innovation. “Samsung has a long history of working with universities, and this collaboration reflects our commitment to building strong, long-term research partnerships,” she said. “By working with NUS and NTU, we aim to strengthen our global research network and lay the groundwork for sustained collaboration with Singapore’s academic community.”
