Teaching Pedagogy Highlights
1. MSE Latest Teaching Grant Award Highlights
Our faculty members are dedicated to continuously enriching the learning experience of our students at NTU MSE, and our recent teaching grant award highlights reflect this commitment to innovation. These initiatives provide meaningful, evidence-based learning opportunities that prepare students for success, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in their future careers. While some projects are led solely by NTU’s School of Materials Science and Engineering, others involve collaboration with multiple institutions — here, we spotlight MSE’s contributions while acknowledging the vital roles of other institutions, schools, faculty, instructors and members.
2024-25
Project Title: Investigating classroom practices that promote student wellbeing
PI: Dr Emmanuel Tan Chee Peng, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
Co-PI: Dr Fong Wen Mei, Eileen
2022-23 (2nd Call)
Project Title: Learning analytics to drive effective education and policy
PI: Assoc Prof Aravind Babu Dasari
Co-PI: Dr Luciana Lisa Lao
2023-24 (1st Call)
Project Title: A Generative Chatbot for Personalised Learning in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
PI: Asst Prof Leonard Ng Wei Tat
Co-PI: Assoc Prof Kedar Hippalgaonkar
Project Title: An ‘AI-enhanced Personalised Course Recommendation (‘AIPCR’) tool to promote lifelong learning in MSE
PI: Dr Fong Wen Mei, Eileen
Co-PI: Assoc Prof Li Shuzhou
Co-PI: Assoc Prof Kim Mi Song
2025-2026
Project Title: Enhancing teaching and learning through Three Minute Presentation (3MP)
PI: Feng Lujia, Asian School of the Environment
Co-PI: Dr Feng Xiaolei
Project Title: Balancing Structure and Autonomy to Promote Student Voice: A Study of Student Metacognition in Academic Writing
PI: Ms Esther Wansing Soo-Chee, School of Humanities
Team Member: Dr Feng Xiaolei
2023-2024
Project Title: Teaching NTU Undergraduates Wayfinding - The Design Thinking Approach
PI: Dr Fong Wen Mei, Eileen
Member: Zhang Yuwei
2024-2025
Project Title: Symmetry in Matter: Interdisciplinary Exploration for Emerging Scientists (SIMIXES)
PI: Dr Feng Xiaolei
Co-PI: Prof Tim White
Project Title: Game-based Authentic Learning in Engineering Courses
PI: S Supraja, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Team Member: Dr Feng Xiaolei
2. Voices of Our MSE Educators
Reflections from our NTU Advance HE Fellow
Advance HE Fellowship is an official global measure of dedication and excellence in teaching (or learning support) practice, impact and leadership in higher education.
The Advance HE Fellowship has guided me to critically reflect on my teaching practices and embed evidence-based strategies. This has affirmed my belief that teaching is most impactful when it is intentional — embedding active learning, aligning assessments with outcomes, and using feedback from one-to-one consultations, surveys, and class performance to continually support my students.
In MS3011 Ceramic Materials, this means scaffolding complex concepts with visualisation tools like VESTA to make challenging topics such as crystal symmetry more accessible. Some of the most rewarding aspects are seeing students move from grappling with abstract theories to actively engaging in class discussions and making meaningful connections across concepts.
In MS4667 Introduction to Sustainable Materials, it has been equally fulfilling to see students grow in confidence — learning to question assumptions and weigh the real trade-offs behind sustainability decisions.
A Singlish-speaking AI assistant for your Data Science module at MSE
Asst Prof Ng Wei Tat, Leonard reveal surprising lessons on when AI helps — and when tradition matters. Read more in this feature by the Institute for Pedagogical Innovation, Research & Excellence (InsPIRE).
Learning for Real-World Impact
Distinguished University Professor and Professor in MSE at NTU, Chen Xiaodong, applies his Triple Helix pedagogy in the Wearable Sensors for Healthcare course — showing how teaching can spark innovation and societal impact. Full article available via the Institute for Pedagogical Innovation, Research & Excellence (InsPIRE).
Impact Stories (coming soon)
Discover how NTU MSE research, students, and alumni are creating real-world impact across industry, academia, and society.