Reports/projects by Undergraduate Students

 

FYP: Final Year Project

URECA: Undergraduate Research Experience on Campus  
UROP: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme

 

1998-1999

 

UROP

 

1

Wong Yew Leong

Effects of pre-strain on the transformation temperatures of NiTi shape memory alloys[1]

2

Tey Shaw-Jiann Gary

Novel shape memory alloy "fuse" for electrical circuit protection

3

Ng Koon Ai

Phase transformation front movement in NiTi shape memory alloy

1999-2000

 

UROP

 

1

Khor Choo Chyan

Milli-gripper with two degrees of freedom using shape memory alloy

2

Toh William

Training two-way shape memory alloy by reheat treatment[2]

3

Lu Wai Hong

Phase transformation front movement in TiNi shape memory alloy wire

 

FYP

 

1

Teu Soo Chen

Grain boundary effects in shape memory alloy

2

Ng Chee Kin

Shape memory alloy heat engine

3

Chua Wei Pin

Shape memory alloy based inchworm

4

Tey Shaw-Jiann Gary

Long term thermomechanical stability of cold hibernated elastic memory shape memory foam

5

Lian Shi-Er Benjamin

Shape memory alloys based aquatic biomimetics

2000-2001

 

UROP

 

1

Teo Beng Koon William

with Dr Cheng I-Ming

Control and applications of shape memory alloy wire bundles

 

FYP

 

1

Chua Ming She

(part-time)

Composite with embeeded SMA fiber for minimization of thermally induced expansion

2

Goh Han Boon

Training of two-way shape memory alloy by reheat treatment: determination of long-term stability and optimum reheat treatment condition

3

Kung Hwei Kuok

Relaxation in shape memory alloy

4

Loo Boon Keng

Two-way shape memory alloy based micro gripper

5

Ong Li Fung

Shape memory alloy for micro assembly

2001-2002

 

UROP

 

1

Rinov Herawan

with Dr Cheng I-Ming

Control and application of shape memory alloy thin wire

FYP

1

Huang Ean Khim

(part-time)

Retractable Roof

2

Teo Hoon Peng

Thermomechanical Behavior of Shape Memory Polymer Foam

3

Lee Cher Wei Glenn

Application of Shape Memory Polymer

4

Kua Soo Han

An Internet Online System: Yield Surface Generator

5

Tan Wee Lee

CuZnAl Shape Memory Alloy for Hard Disk

6

Lee Eng Kwang

Design of Shape Memory Alloy Spring

7

Chong Yong Thye

Measurement of Phase Transformation in Shape Memory Alloys Using Vibration Analysis

8

Lim Swee Cheng

3D Micro-Assembly for Tissue Engineering (NUS, with Dr Etienne Burdet etc.)

2002-2003

 

UROP

 

1

Lim Kean Hee

Energy Dissipation and Evolution of the Young's Modulus of Martensitic NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Wire upon Cyclic Loading

FYP

1

Ng Wei Lee Ben

Effect of Pre-Stressing on the Transformation Temperatures in Training a Two-Way Shape Memory Alloy

2

Lee Chow Ming

On the Effects of Moisture in the Glass Transition Temperature of a Shape Memory Polymer

3

Loh Yen Ju

Design of Finger Reading System for Blind Man with Shape Memory Alloys

4

Chan Kee Chor Alex

Applications of Shape Memory Polymer in Bio-Micro Devices: Micro Tag

5

Kwek Chin Soon Daniel

Stress Evolution in Shape Memory Alloy Wires upon Thermal Cycling

6

Ng Lim Hing Michael

with Dr Guo Ning Qun

Alternative Approaches for Characterization of Shape Memory Alloys

7

Chin Jiun Bing

(part-time)

Shape Memory Alloy Micro Gripper with Multi-Degree-of-Freedoms

2003-2004

 

UROP

 

1

Yeong Chee Kai with Dr Mai Tuan Anh (SIMTech)

Microstructuring of Glass by Laser Glass Milling

FYP

1

Chua Siew Lim

Characterization of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Wire Based on Resistance Measurement

2

Lim Bee Yan

On the Evolution of the Young's Modulus and Energy Dissipation in NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Wires

3

Chor Jun Hoe

Characterization of Shape Memory Materials by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

4

Chan Yew Sum, Sunny

Fabrication and Testing Shape Memory Polymers

5

Ng Shu Bing

 with Dr Shu DW

Effect of Strain Rate on the Behaviour of Shape Memory Alloy

6

Goh Soo Loon

(part-time)

Design of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Based Actuator

7

Tan Teck Leong

(part-time)

Design of Shape Memory Polymer Based Device

2004-2005

FYP

1

Chan Siong Yee

Effect of moisture on mechanical properties of conductive shape memory polymer

2

Lim Shiuh Mei

Microindentation of NiTi film on an aluminium substrate

3

Wooi Lian Hong

Investigation of shape memory materials

4

Leng Sze Chah

Influence of surface condition on microindentation

5

Oh Keng Cheng

Using 4-point bending data to derive tensile and compressive curves and carrying out fractal dimension analysis on NiTi alloy

2005-2006

FYP

1

Tan Lee Huang

Influence of moisture on magnetic shape memory polymer

2

Siow Gee Jye

with Dr Fan H

Experimental study on micro-scale friction

3

Siew Seng Yeow

Fabrication micro devices using shape memory polymer

4

Tan Shai Zhi Gemi

Wrinkling of thin metallic film atop of shape memory polymer

5

Aaron Rajoo

with Dr Zhao Y

An experimental investigation of the hydrodynamic behavior of a fish swimming

6

Jenny D/O Abdul Jabbar

Influence of surface condition on microindentation

7

Goh Sujuan

Wrinkling in metallic thin film deposited atop of shape memory substrates

8

Phay Yee How Brandon

Active disassembly using shape memory polymers

2006-2007

FYP

1

Ng Zhan Chao

Characterization of polyurethane shape memory polymer mixed with palygorskite clay

2

Lee Mingxiong, Paul

with Dr Nguyen Nam Trung

Reversible micro bubbles in a shape memory polymer

3

Tan Tick Joo

with Dr Li Chuan

Design a lift mechanism for micro hard disk

4

Lim Hui Yu

with Dr Fan Hui

Finite element analysis for failure in LCD panel in bending

5

Chen Yahui

with Dr Zhao Yong

A study of flapping pattern and wing structure of dragonfly (Odonata)

6

Eugene Goh Teck Guan

with Dr Liu Erjia

Surface work-hardening of metals & polymers

7

Han Ji

Size and shape effect on surface tension in pulling cones out of water and oil

8

Chan Cheng Siong

Conductive shape memory polymer thin films

9

Ang Ee Yang

with Yang Chun, Charles

Influence of surface morphology on surface stress in shape memory alloy

10

Chew Kian Leong, Daniel

Patterning atop shape memory polymer

11

Chan Zigeng

with Dr Xie Qiong, DSI

Laser fabrication of micron/nano sized features atop shape memory polymer

12

Lin Zijing

Deformation pattern in stretching a tube

13

Chen Chee Chye

with Dr Fan Hui

Experimental study on friction between smooth surfaces

14

Chean Jin Yan

Temperature memory effect in shape memory alloy

15

Ho Ching Mun, Vincent

Influence of pre-strain on Vickers hardness number of aluminum alloy 6061

16

Myo Nyi Nyi

(part-time)

Designing a shape memory alloy actuating system

17

Gay Choon Keat, Alvin

(part-time)

Design of a multi-package device carrier

2007-2008

URECA

1

Zhou Yansheng

Experimental study of micro-friction

 

FYP

 

1

Liu Jinpeng

Influence of chained Ni powders on electrical resistivity of paraffin wax filled with carbon black

2

Wang Guozuan Adrian

Influence of pre-deformation on the indentation of aluminum alloy

3

Daniel Chong

Stimulation of shape-recovery in SMP composites by an alternative method of heating

4

Yapp Parry Edgar

Solar engine using shape memory alloy

5

Lin Junqiang

Formation of micro/nano sized protrusion arrays atop shape memory polymer

6

Ang Mei Ting

with Dr Sutthiphong Srigrarom

An experimental investigation of the effect of thin film extension on mechanical fish propulsion

7

Wang Zhaomeng

with Dr Zhao Yong

Numerical study of fluid flow over complex wall surface structures

8

Cen Jinfeng Royce

with Dr Li Lin

Fabrication and characterization of ultrathin polymeric film

9

Pan Jiahui

with Dr Fan Hui

An experimental study of liquid spreading on pattern surface

10

Soh Yong Jin

with Dr Fan Hui

An experimental investigation of indentation size effect in aluminum and silicon wafer

11

Low Kok Chang

(part-time)

Dynamic increase factor

2008-2009

URECA

1

Albert Darren Soetarto

2-D rolling car

2

Liew Kok Cherng

Pressure responsive shape memory polymer

3

Wei Jun

A new shape memory material system

 

UROP

 

1

Teo Qing Ren

Novel shape memory materials

 

FYP

 

1

Ho Xiao Ting Stephane

with Dr Fan Hui

Experimental characterization of heterogeneous materials

2

Eric Charlie

Micro pump using shape memory alloy thin films

3

Tay Zhen Yao

Self recoverable structure/material

4

Tay Si Ying Sharon

with Dr Chen Yan

Morphing structures

5

Lim Chuan Kai

Shape restoration using shape memory materials

6

Goh Chee Siew

with Dr Q Xie (DSI)

Laser assisted micro patterning atop shape memory polymer

7

Teo Jun Wei

Characterization of silicone-carbon black polymer composites

8

Lee Chia Seah

with Dr Fan Hui

Experimental study of liquid spreading on pattern surface

9

Tay Wei Jie

Reversible dimples for unmanned aviation vehicles

10

Ang Rong Hong with Dr Fan Hui

Liquid droplet spreading on rough surfaces

11

Liu Ga Seng

Wing morphing in UAV using shape memory polymer

12

Khusbir Kaur Chail

with Dr Li Chuan

Fabrication and characterization of microshape memory polymer beads

13

Yong Wei Ming with Dr Li Chuan

Electrical conductivity of silicone filled with carbon fillers

14

Yuan Quan

(part-time)

Electrical conductivity and thermo-mechanical properties of a polyurethane shape memory polymer filled with aligned micro-sized Ni powders

15

Nyein Nyein Ei

(part-time)

Testing and analysis of shape memory materials

16

Wong Hai Chiu

(part-time)

Smart actuator using shape memory alloys

17

Soon Kian Ling

(part-time)

Design of shape memory hybrid

2009-2010

URECA

1

Cheah Wei Shin

2-D rolling car

2

Loy Hui Peng

Sunlight active shape memory alloy heat engine

UROP

1

Yap Soon Ann

Shape recovery active by cooling

FYP

1

Chia Qiu Yan

Reversible dimples for unmanned aviation vehicles

2

Chia Jia Liang

Fabrication and characterization of polyurethane shape memory polymer

3

Huang Ruixiang

Artificial bat wing

4

One Shang Cheng David

Active disassembly of obsolete hand phones using shape memory materials

5

Koe Ju Jin Sean

Investigation into 2-D/3-D buckling of microfibers/wires atop/within polymer/gel

6

Leong Chong Han

with Dr Low Kin Huat

Design and development of UAV launcher for use in motion capturing experiment

7

Fu Weiming

Fabrication and characterization of shape memory polymer composites

8

Ong Song Yi

with Dr Zheng Lianxi

Polymer composites with aligned carbon nanotubes for high performance

9

Wei Jun

Novel shape memory materials

10

Liew Kok Cherng

with Dr Zheng Lianxi

Design and characterization of silicone-sodium acetate shape memory hybrid

11

Low Choon Teng, Fablian

with Dr Zheng Lianxi

Towards the delivery of nano-device for functioning in a living cell

12

Xue Gui Yao

(part-time)

Concepts of active disassembly using shape memory polymer

2010-2011

URECA

1

Chia Jiun Wei

Smart material for magicians

FYP

1

Lim Li Wen

with Dr Zheng Lianxi

Towards the delivery of nano devices for the functioning inside a living cell

2

Jiang Mengyuan

Shape memory effect in biodegradable polymer

3

Ong Fu Lin

with Dr Fan Hui

Experimental study of liquid spreading on pattern surface

4

Chan Huang Boon Lester

Novel shape memory materials

5

Chan Shi Yi

Nano sized devices with shape memory

6

Lau Shi Wan Priscilia

with Dr Zheng Lianxi

Polymer composites with aligned carbon nanotubes for high performance

7

Ting Leong Hee

Self healing material for terminator VI

8

Cheah Wei Shin

2-D micro rolling car active by shape memory alloy

9

Xu Wei Wei

Active disassembly of obsolete handphones using shape memory materials

10

Chew Bang Wei

Morphing wing concept for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

 

 

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[1] Poster presentation, National Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme Congress 1999

[2] Plenary presentation, National Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme Congress 2000