NTU Research Focus and Philosophy

• Multi-disciplinary environment

In this vibrant multi-disciplinary research environment, both students and staff enjoy a host of opportunities to conduct research collaboration with world-leading universities and renowned institutes. With all courses grounded in a strong research culture and with innovation and critical enquiry as key features, NTU students are immersed in the best of learning environments.

• Thriving research environment

The University has invested heavily in research, creating some of the best laboratories and research centres in the world. A prime example is the $25 million nine-storey Research TechnoPlaza, which forms the University’s research hub. Activities of the research centres are linked to their international counterparts, turning the campus into a mini Silicon Valley yielding landmark innovation, and nurturing a new generation of leaders along the way.

• Life-changing innovations

Staffed by researchers of international repute, the University’s research has advanced science and technology with life-changing innovations. These world-first inventions include the smallest Integrated circuit transformer, Antenna-in-Package, a membraneless micro fuel cell, artificial heart valves, medical robots, a cell culture array chip for disease diagnosis, laser fusion of fibre-optic cables, precision engineering technologies, home-grown satellite technologies, automated video surveillance devices, mass commercial farming of temperate crops using aeroponics, and the establishment of a world class MPEG standard.