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• Simulation and testing technologies, which enable better
design and manufacturing of micro-systems, are in great
demand to put micro-machines and nano-technology to
practical use;
• Many new micro-systems or machines will one day become
as effective and powerful as the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is
today;
• HDD will continue to be a major industry in Singapore and
support from academics will be in demand.
Objectives
• To develop new and improved mechanical design
methodologies techniques for micro/nano-system
applications;
• To establish a micro/nano-system mechanics laboratory with
advanced mechanical design analysis and testing
capabilities;
• To develop a core team of researchers on mechanics of
micro/nano-systems and provide industry with required
expertise by training research fellows and postgraduates
specialised in micro-system mechanical design;
• To initiate joint projects with local industries and to provide
them with expert consultancy on micro-system mechanics.
Research Activities and Focus Areas
Although the scope of research includes mechanics of all
kinds of micro-systems, the research activities in CMMS can
be broadly divided into two focused areas.
One focused research area is on HDD Mechanics (mostly in
close collaboration with DSI and the industry). This includes
the following topics:
• Shock resistance
• Simulation and control of vibrations
• Servo control
• Noise control and simulation of acoustics
• Mechanism (Kinematics and Dynamics) simulation and
design
• Aero-elasticity (fluttering)
• Aerodynamics and slider design
• Sensing and actuating
• Tribology
• Mechanics of Materials
The other focused area of research is to develop enabling
technologies for design and manufacturing of micro/nano
systems devices. This includes the following topics:
• Investigation of mechanism of micro joining
• Monitoring of micro processing
• Methods and software packages for topological optimization
of flexural mechanisms
• Simultaneous sensing and actuating
• Crack-free coating SMA and PZT thin films
• MEMS and Biomems
• Molecular sensing devices/systems
• Nano-composites
• Nanotechnology
Centre for Modeling and Control of Complex Systems
(CMCCS)
Director: Professor Soh Yeng Chai
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in the understanding and analysis
of complex systems.
Mission
To excel in research and development on methodologies for
modelling, computation, control and optimisation of complex
systems.
Research Activities
The R&D activities of CMCCS are related to the
understanding of dynamics and computational issues of
complex systems, and in particular, the development of
methodologies for modelling, computation, sensing and
control, sensor networks, and control and optimisation of
complex systems. The core research activities include
Modelling and Control of Biological Systems, Computational
Nano-Electronics, Computational Electromagnetics, Control
of Networks, and Modelling, Optimisation and Control
Techniques. CMCCS has 25 academic staff, 6 research staff
and 28 PhD students, with ongoing research grants totalling
S$4 million from various sources. To-date, 4 patents have
been filed and granted by CMCCS. In the areas of
environmental and water technologies, CMCCS will focus on
the R&D areas of modelling, sensing, optimisation and
control.
Centre for Multimedia and Network Technology (CeMNet)
Director: Associate Professor Cham Tat Jen
Mission
Towards ubiquitous computing where communications and
media transcend devices, mobility and activities. Enhanced
user experience can be achieved through the deployment of
network, effectors and location and context-awareness
technologies into our daily lives.
Research
CeMNet is recognised for research work in three core areas;
Multimedia Understanding, Intelligent Environments as well
as Network Technologies, Protocols and Services.
Research Areas
• Broadband Network Protocols and Services
• Interactive SmartSpace Integrating Cameras, Projectors,
Microphone Arrays, other Sensors and Actuators
• Multimedia Signal Processing and Communications
• Pervasive and Seamless Mobile Communication
• Semantic Understanding of Multimedia Data for Efficient
Indexing, Storage and Retrieval
• Software Defined Radio
Centre for Smart Energy Systems (CSES)
Director: Associate Professor Tseng King Jet
Mission
The Centre for Smart Energy Systems (CSES) is a virtual
entity dedicated to the promotion of multi-disciplinary
translational research, educational activities, professional
activities, and out-reach in the applications of intelligent
energy systems.
Research Focus
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has launched a pilot
project for an “Intelligent Energy System” (IES). The project
will test a range of smart grid technologies to enhance the
capabilities of Singapore’s power grid infrastructure. The IES
pilot project will be implemented on multiple sites. The focal
point of the project will be at the Yunnan Campus of
Nanyang
Technological University
(NTU), which has the research
and technological capabilities to facilitate the testing of the
various smart grid applications and solutions. Beyond the
NTU site, the pilot will also be deployed in other locations,
including the neighbouring CleanTech Park at Jalan Bahar, as
well as selected residential, commercial and industrial
buildings. This will facilitate a comprehensive evaluation of
various applications and communication methods for different