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Lessons from three NTU research trailblazers

Assoc Prof Victoria Leong, Assoc Prof Yeong Wai Yee and Prof Lam Yeng Ming share their insights for a successful career in STEM.

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Engineering & Technology | Health Sciences & Medicine

A cause for childhood asthma

Exposure to perfluorinated chemicals may increase the likelihood of developing childhood asthma, according to a study by NTU researchers.

Published on 19 Aug 2022

Business

Driving value creation with blockchain

Prof Boh Wai Fong and former PhD student Zheng Yujie of NTU’s Nanyang Business School study blockchain-enabled online communities to enhance value creation for organisations.

Published on 01 Aug 2022

Business

Why giveaways don't always work

Free trials may not be effective at attracting new customers, according to a study led by Asst Prof Sadat Reza of NTU’s Nanyang Business School.

Published on 19 Oct 2021

Arts & Humanities

Ethnic forces in diplomacy

In her new book, Asst Prof Zhou Taomo of NTU’s School of Humanities outlines the impact of Chinese migrants on the political development of Indonesia after Word War II.

Published on 19 Oct 2021

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Prof William Chen holding up a hydrogel bandage made from durian with PhD student Cui Xi

Reuters

Scientists in Singapore transform fruit leftovers into antibacterial bandages

NTU scientists turn durian husks into antibacterial bandages.

World Economic Forum

This 'liquid window' harnesses light and heat to save energy in buildings

Researchers at NTU have created a smart window that can help reduce the energy consumption of buildings.

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Dr Gurunathan Thangavel, Professor Lee Pooi See and Dr Lyu Jian

Engineering & Technology

Making wearables greener and chargeable on the go

Three ultrathin energy devices have been developed by NTU scientists to help power wearable devices.

Published on 12 Aug 2022

Engineering & Technology

The 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting: connecting the young with the wise

Dr Lee Jia Min, research fellow at HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab, recounts her experiences at the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

Published on 10 Aug 2022

Dr Liu Shukui, Prof Apostolos Papanikolaou and Prof Fan Sheming

Business | Collaborations

Singapore and Greece researchers develop a new method to estimate the resistance experienced by ships in seaways

The method aims to optimise shipping operations, with the aim of minimising greenhouse gas emissions.

Published on 05 Aug 2022

Collaborations | Natural Sciences

Looking to the past and present for a brighter future

By studying current trends in urban living, predicting floods associated with sea-level rises, and identifying drugs in ancient traditional medicines, scientists across NTU are gaining valuable insights to improve the lives of tomorrow.

Published on 20 Jul 2022

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Health Sciences & Medicine

The pioneer of 3D printed bone implants: Prof Teoh Swee Hin

Passionate about research and entrepreneurship, Prof Teoh Swee Hin investigates unexplored opportunities in discarded fish skin and 3D printed bone implants.

Published on 06 Apr 2022

Business | Collaborations | Social Sciences

Me and my robot colleague: Assoc Prof Sharon Ng

Supported by an interdisciplinary grant, Assoc Prof Sharon Ng of NTU's Nanyang Business School wants to understand the public's feelings towards rehabilitation robots in order to improve experiences of patients.

Published on 28 Mar 2022

COVID-19 research

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Health Sciences & Medicine | Natural Sciences

Gist of the jab

As vaccines to prevent COVID-19 roll out, we ask Assoc Prof Luo Dahai, an infectious disease expert at NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine about the jab, including how it works, its effectiveness and safety, and whether you need it.

Published on 22 Jun 2021