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 | Research Interest |
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Hybrid micro manufacturing techniques
including machining and deposition (to exploit their synergies)
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Novel tooling concepts for diamond cutting, grinding, and EDM (to
enhance productivity)
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Novel applications based on ultrasonic and magnetic principles
(for drug delivery and biofilm applications)
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Micro-measurement
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Research
Funded Projects |
- Development of a micro-accretion process for
3-D structures, AcRF RG30/99 $247,178; Principal Investigator " -
ended 2004
- A field assisted hybrid EDM process, $80,585;
Principl Investigator; 2007-2009
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Research Students |
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Willy Kurnia (Aug 2005) M.Eng.
(AUN-Seed Net Scholarship) |
In-situ monitoring of Micro EDM process |
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Michael Tan,
Ph.D, (3 Jan 2006) (Teaching Assistantship) |
Innovative hybrid micro electro discharge machining |
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Tan Chin
Boon, Ph.D, (24 Aug 2002) (Chartered Semiconductor Sponsor) |
Characterization of
alignment and patterning scheme for DUV lithography |
| Opening for
Ph.D. / M.Eng candidature (financial support with ROAR coupon) |
Realm of electro discharge
machining |
| Opening for
Ph.D. (financial support with ROAR coupon) |
Micro-manufacturing |
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Alumni
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Chen H.
(1997) M.Eng.
Production sequence
generation and tolerance allocation for least production cost
optimization - Gintic (SimTech) Engineer; Currently at Azerity, Santa Clara, USA
Ravi Nachiappan (2/97
to 10/99) M.Eng. The investigation of Micro-EDM controllable factors on surface
integrity with silicon.
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Balon S. (9/97
to 9/99) M.Eng. Development of a novel precision grinding technique for micro parts
- currently working in Australia, 2006
- Choo J. H.
(7/98 to 11/2000)
M.Eng. Development of a micro-accretion process for
three dimensional structures ; Research Fellow,
Imperial College, London.
- Ramesh K.
(5/96 to 3/02)
Ph.D.
Towards Grinding Efficiency Improvement Using a New Oil-Air Mist
Lubricated Spindle - Last known position A*STAR Simtech Research Fellow,
2004
- Zhang H. Y. (15 Aug 01 to Jul 05)
Ph.D. Design and fabrication of a new ultrasonic device and its
application for drug delivery - current working as a Section
Manager, Schneider Electric, Shanghai, China
- Murali M.S. (01 Feb 02 to Nov 05)
Ph.D. Study of novel micro EDM using foil electrodes - Research
position at Center for Nontraditional Manufacturing Research
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
- Chua L.Y. (04 Oct 01 to Sept 2006)
Ph.D.
Surface bio-magnetism and its biophysical effects on bacterial cells-
developing products for ESMo Sphere, Singapore
| Final Year
Project (B.Eng.) |
- Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy
(SECM)
- Micro EDM
- Measurement
- Micro Forming
- Novel applications
in Manufacturing Engineering
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