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and Australia, for the global research community as well as
for water and environmental end users.
• It establishes a vibrant collaborative program for
postgraduate education and research, spanning several
multidisciplinary programs as well as cutting edge research
projects.
• It aims to attract high profile researchers and industry to
participate in defining solutions for global and local
challenges through strong research platforms in
fundamental and applied environmental biotechnology.
• It aims to translate research outcomes into environmental
solutions such as for reduced energy consumption, reduced
use of potentially toxic chemicals, improved bioprocess
efficiencies, and monitoring systems for tracking marine
health and ecosystem imbalances.
Environmental Chemistry and Materials Group (ECMG)
Co-ordinators: Associate Professor Lim Teck Thye and
Assistant Professor Richard Webster
Vision:
Solving environmental and water problems with least
chemical usage, energy consumption and waste stream
generation
Mission:
To develop cost-effective physico-chemical solutions for water
treatment, used water reclamation, desalination, site
remediation, residues treatment, resource reclamation, and
water quality monitoring and modeling.
Research Activities:
The group comprises members with diverse expertise in
science and engineering and R&D backgrounds in the fields
of environmental science, materials, and chemistry. The team
is engaged in activities:
• To develop novel, functional materials for environmental
applications
• To develop sensitive analytical methods for the detection
and quantification of emerging contaminants in urban waters
and reclaimed waters.
• To integrate systems for water treatment and used-water
reclamation with minimal chemical usage or energy
consumption.
• To catalyse knowledge creation and technological
improvements through synergistic collaboration with various
entities within the NEWRI ecosystem.
• To recommend effective measures for sustainable water
resource management and protection of environment and
public health.
• To catalyse knowledge creation and technological
improvements through synergistic collaboration with various
entities within the NEWRI ecosystem.
NEWRI Postgraduate Education Unit (N.PhD)
Coordinator: Associate Professor Tan Soon Keat
Vision:
To prepare students to be at the forefront of Environmental
Science and Engineering in generating manpower for the
industry, and shaping Asia’s future leaders sensitive to
environmental needs.
Mission:
To produce high calibre environmental engineers trained in
fundamentals and equipped for professional practice.
Scope of Programme:
As a source of manpower for the industry, NEWRI
collaborates with education units across NTU to prepare
students to be at the forefront of Environmental profession. In
addition to the PhD research programmes undertaken,
candidates are trained in the appropriate fundamentals of
Environmental Engineering and Science to better equip them
for professional life. While the candidates are enrolled with the
various Colleges and Schools, their research work are
supported by and will be conducted in NEWRI’s research
centres. These research centres have well equipped
laboratories with capacities and capabilities related to their
particular focus domains – e.g. membranes, biotechnology,
mathematical modelling, and wastes management. In addition
to the preceding, NEWRI works with the School of Civil &
Environmental Engineering in a Master programme.
Lien Foundation-NTU Environmental Endeavour (EE2)
Director: Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor Ng Wun Jern
Vision:
Providing for better life through environmental education, and
to bring clean water and sanitation to deserving communities
in the region.
Mission:
To provide affordable, innovative, and sustainable solutions
for those without adequate clean water and sanitation in Asia.
Core Activities of the Initiative
Founded by the Lien Foundation and Nanyang Technological
University, Environmental Endeavour seeks to improve the
living conditions of Asia’s developing communities through
technology-based developmental work.
This second phase is administered by NEWRI to augment
EE2’s efforts for renewed and stronger focus on water and
sanitation with its expertise, innovations and resources in
environmental and water research technologies.
The activities of EE2 is carried out via a 3-prong approach:
• The Lien Fellowship Programme which seeks activities in
education and implementation through innovative ideas from
leading academics/ researchersAsia’s countries in order to
tackle today’s water and sanitation challenges.
- These Fellows must translate their ideas into successful
solutions that can benefit their home communities.
- In the longer term this programme seeks to be recognized
as a force for its cutting edge and enduring work in water
sustainability throughout the Asia Pacific region.
• The Lien Student Programme seeks to engage students by
way of participation in community projects
• Lien Aid, the implementing arm, will focus on project
development on site. Its mission includes developing
innovative water and sanitation solutions based on
appropriate technologies, on the ground support, and
knowledge transfer to empower local continuation
These activities reflect NEWRI’s concern for the community
and sustainability, and are of strategic relevance to the
NEWRI Ecosystem as these represent NEWRI’s ‘window to
the community’.
Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering
(iESE) – An Associate Member of the NEWRI Ecosystem
CEO: Mr Eric Mun
Vice President - Research: Dr Wong Fook-Sin
Vision:
To become a leading technology company built on innovations
in environmental science and engineering and serve as the
the Environmental Technology receptacle for Singapore.