At NTU’s School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), research drives innovation. As a global leader in advanced materials research, we work closely with industry and public sector partners to develop future-ready technologies and solutions. Our research spans strategic areas such as sustainability, energy storage, semiconductors, green manufacturing, biomedical materials, and smart systems.

We welcome collaborative partnerships that bring together academic expertise, real-world applications, and long-term impact.

Why Collaborate with NTU MSE?

• Access to world-class researchers and specialised infrastructure
• Multidisciplinary innovation across materials, sustainability, and engineering
• Customisable IP, cost-sharing, and engagement structures
• Opportunities to build long-term talent pipelines through joint supervision and student projects
• Proximity to Singapore’s broader innovation and enterprise ecosystem

Industry partners can work with MSE faculty through several flexible collaboration models tailored to different innovation goals and project scopes:

NTU MSE faculty are thought leaders in their respective fields and actively contribute to translational research, policy advisory, and applied industrial solutions.

At NTU’s School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), we house a wide suite of advanced research facilities and instruments that support cutting-edge innovation in materials development, testing, and characterisation. These facilities underpin our globally recognised research and serve as enablers of innovation across sectors including semiconductors, energy, biomedical materials, and sustainable manufacturing.

As one of top-ranked engineering schools globally, we offer the NTU community, industry and government partners access to specialised infrastructure, expert users, and R&D collaboration opportunities. We welcome expressions of interest from industry partners seeking to collaborate or access selected capabilities. While our primary commitment is to support core teaching and research, we’re happy to explore opportunities to collaborate with industry where capacity allows. All requests are considered thoughtfully, taking into account availability, project fit, and technical feasibility.

Common Use Cases: