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Novel Wireless light switch for targeted cancer therapy

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PROFESSOR Zhang Yong and Assistant Professor John Ho, who are respectively from NUS Biomedical Engineering and NUS Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a way to wirelessly deliver light into deep regions of the body to activate light-sensitive drugs for photodynamic therapy (PDT), a powerful light-induced cancer treatment. PDT is often limited to surface cancers […]

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STAR sets to promote space technology education, research and commercialisation

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NUS Engineering and the DSO National Laboratories (DSO) jointly launched the Satellite Technology and Research Centre (STAR) on Thursday, 25 January 2018. The new state-of-the-art centre will develop cutting-edge capabilities in distributed satellite systems, with a focus on flying multiple small satellites in formation or a constellation. The new centre, which was inaugurated by Professor […]

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NUS Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty elevated to IEEE Fellows

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FROM 1 January 2018, Associate Professor Guo Yongxin and Associate Professor Mehul Motani from NUS Electrical & Computer Engineering were elevated to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellows, a distinction conferred upon select members who have displayed an outstanding record of accomplishments in their fields of interest. Assoc Prof Guo Yongxin was […]

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Joint PhD Programme with Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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NUS Engineering has signed an agreement with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) to offer joint PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The agreement was signed during SJTU President Professor Lin Zhongqin’s visit to NUS on 30 November 2017. The Joint Programme will open up more opportunities to students as they are able […]

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NUS ranked 8th in the world for Engineering and Technology

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THE latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject placed NUS 8th in the world for Engineering and Technology. The University was ranked among the world’s top 20 in four subjects – Business and Economics; Computer Science; Engineering and Technology; and Physical Sciences. NUS also improved its performance in the fields of Arts […]

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NUS and PSA ink MOU to develop Human Capital to support the growth of the port industry

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THE National University of Singapore (NUS) and PSA Corporation Limited (PSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to develop Human Capital in advanced port technologies and intelligent systems to support the growth of the port industry. The new Tuas port will leverage automation technologies and intelligent interconnected systems to enhance terminal productivity and optimise […]

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NUS Engineering alumni receive honours at the NUS Alumni Awards 2017

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AT the prestigious NUS Alumni Awards 2017 held on 23 November, 15 alumni were recognised for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Held biennially, the Awards recognise alumni who have excelled locally and internationally, and have made significant contributions to the University and society. The Awards were presented in three categories, namely the Eminent Alumni Award, […]

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