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26-Jun-2009 |
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NTU wins 2 of 3 EWI Second Challenge Call for RFP on breakthrough technologies for rapid microbial detection |
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Two project teams from NTU bagged S$4 million research funds from Environment and Water Industry Development Council (EWI) to develop a prototype device that can detect the parasite within an hour. The teams were responding to an EWI challenge for Request for Proposals (RFP) issued last October to come up with faster methods for detecting microorganisms found water. The project team led by Assoc Prof Thomas Gong involves developing a portable microbial detection laboratory - no bigger than the size of a laptop. The system uses an innovative filtration method to trap live oocysts, following which the sample can be detected using genetic based testing. While Assoc Prof Liu Ai Qun's team proposed a biophotonic chip device, that uses laser technology to detect a single parasitic cell within a body of water up to 10 litres.
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NTU and Sembcorp form joint testbed for novel wastewater treatment technology |
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| NTU's Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NTU-NEWRI) and Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a testbed for the treatment of complex industrial wastewater. Both agencies will work together over the next three years to explore a novel treatment technology aimed at removing recalcitrant organic matter from wastewater. These recalcitrant organic substances are characterised by poor biodegradability and by their difficulty of removal though the biological wastewater treatment process. |
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| 25-Jun-2009 |
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NTU is chosen as Toray's first research partner in Singapore
| Toray Industries, Inc., the world's largest producer of carbon fiber, announce the establishment of Toray Water Technology Laboratory (TWTL) in Singapore on 24 Jun 09. NTU-NEWRI is chosen as the partner of choice for its research and development in water treatment technologies. For its inaugural project, TWTL is collaborating with NTU-NEWRI to develop innovative water treatment technologies in the area of membrane fouling mechanism. The joint research will be led by Professor Ng Wun Jern, NEWRI Executive Director, who is an international authority in water and wastewater treatment technology. |
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| 24-Jun-2009 |
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NTU scientist wins inaugural Don Quixote Fund Award |
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| Our young technopreneur scientist in water technology Dr Adrian Yeo Piah Song wins the inaugural Don Quixote Fund Award. The Fund was set up by the first winner of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, Dr Andrew Benedek, last year. It offers US$100,000 as start-up venture capital to enable graduate students and early career scientists who may not have access to funding by other sources, to develop high-risk innovative technology ideas that have the potential to dramatically impact the water sector in the future. Dr Yeo's company, Membrane Instruments and Technology Pte. Ltd. (MINT), a spinoff from NTU, will work towards improving the design and operation of membrane processes. Using the award as seed money, MINT will also begin commercialisation of Dr Yeo's novel invention, the Membrane Integrity Sensor. |
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NTU and Sembcorp seal partnership |
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| NTU's Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NTU-NEWRI) and Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a testbed for the treatment of complex industrial wastewater. Both agencies will work together over the next three years to explore a novel treatment technology aimed at removing recalcitrant organic matter from wastewater. These recalcitrant organic substances are characterised by poor biodegradability and by their difficulty of removal though the biological wastewater treatment process. |
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NTU wins lion's share of prestigious PhD scholarships in environment and water technologies |
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All except one recipient of this year's National Research Foundation (NRF) PhD scholarships in environment and water technologies have selected NTU as their choice university. The students' decision to pursue their PhD candidature at NTU is a testimony to the university's leadership role in environment and water technology research.
The prestigious scholarships are provided through EWI that serves to promote the environment and water research and development |
 | (R&D) and industry in Singapore. EWI also envisions increasing opportunities to nurture experts for careers, as well as R&D to support this fast-rising industry. The five NTU environment and water technologies PhD candidates are Ms Lily Ganda, Ms Liu Lei, Mr Kelvin Lee Kai Wei, Mr Martin Tay Qi Xiang, and Mr Tan Chuan Hao. Another clean water R&D scholarship, jointly issued by EWI and Singapore-based water company CH2M Hill, was presented to NTU student Mr Kenneth Quah Jin Hui.
Lianhe Zaobao (24 Jun 09, Pg 7)and The Straits Times (24 Jun 09, Pg B6). |
