Speaker Series

In our virtual speaker series from 3-13 January 2023, we will be bringing renowned industry veterans to talk about advanced engineering and strategies on how we shape sustainable smart cities - to enrich learning, spark inspiration, and build wonders.

Missed our speaker series sessions? Fret not! Watch the webinar recordings here.

 

 

CEE - Keeping our Urban City Green

Keeping our Urban City Green

4 January 2023 (Wed) | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (SGT)


Speakers:
Dr. Mak Chin Long 
Executive Vice President (Infrastructure Group) / Senior Vice President (CPG Transport), CPG Consultants Pte Ltd 

Dr. Evan Gwee

Dean (LTA Academy) and Executive Director (Singapore Rail Academy), Land Transport Authority, Singapore 

Ever wonder how a sustainable urban land transport system is built?

Hear from Dr. Mak Chin Long and Dr. Evan Gwee as they share how our urban land transport landscape has transformed as Singapore moves towards a cleaner and greener land transport system.

 

SCSE - Healthcare at your Fingertips

Cities of Tomorrow – Powered by AI 

6 January 2023 (Fri) | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (SGT)


Speaker:
Mr. Yang Nanyang 
Solution Analyst, SenseTime 


Panellist:
Associate Professor Prof Chen Change Loy
School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Advance the interconnection of the physical, biological, and digital worlds with artificial intelligence.

Together with our speaker Mr. Nanyang Yang, discover how AI will benefit businesses, people, and society through seamless interactive experiences.


EEE - Healthcare at your Fingertips

Healthcare at your Fingertips

6 January 2023 (Fri) | 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM (SGT)


Speaker:
Dr. Rex Tan

Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Aevice Health Pte Ltd

Panellist:
Associate Professor Leong Wei Lin
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Imagine a world with control over the chronic respiratory disease.

Hear from our alumnus of NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dr. Rex Tan on his adventure to drive medical innovations to transform healthcare, improve outcomes and empower lives in the new age. 


CCEB - Solving the Dual Challenge of Emissions

Solving the Dual Challenge of Emissions

10 January 2023 (Tue) | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (SGT) 


Speaker:
Dr. Saifudin Abubakar

Strategic Portfolio Manager/ Energy Centre Advisor, ExxonMobil

Panellist:
Professor Xu Rong
School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Do you know what the dual challenge is?

Join Dr. Saifudin as he shares why research and development of affordable and reliable energy solutions can solve one of the world’s biggest challenges.


MSE - Intelligent Materials for a Sustainable Future

Intelligent Materials for a Sustainable Future

12 January 2023 (Thu) | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (SGT)


Speaker:
Dr. Jatin Kumar
Co-Founder / Technical Lead, Xinterra


Panellist:
Assistant Professor Kedar Hippalgaonkar
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Smart materials play an extremely important role in enhancing the performance of renewable energy sources and developing more energy-efficient technologies. 

With decades of materials experience, hear from Co-Founder Dr. Jatin as he shares on innovating with new materials that are essential for sustainable products and applications. 

MAE - Sustainable aviation for Future

Sustainable Aviation for the Future 

13 January 2023 (Fri) | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (SGT)


Speaker:

Mr. Daniel Ng
Chief Sustainability Officer / Senior Director (Aviation Development Group), Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)

Panellist:
Assistant Professor Ng Bing Feng
School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Uncover the future of sustainability in air travel with Mr. Daniel Ng as he brings you through the transformation of the aviation industry. Learn how we can fly responsibly and enjoy the benefits of air travel as CAAS develops Singapore into a sustainable air hub.

Find out what a resilient and sustainable aviation hub is and how it can help to reduce the carbon footprint and create quality jobs in our workforce.