NUS research ideas for Singapore beyond SG50
NUS research ideas that are in the works for Singapore's next phase of growth beyond SG50 include a project led by Asst Prof Ernest Chua from the Dept of Mechanical Engineering of the NUS Faculty of Engineering that hopes to change how the air-conditioning system operates; a project led by Assoc Prof Ho Ghim Wei from the Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the NUS Faculty of Engineering, that aims to improve indoor air quality; a project led by Dr Lam Siew Hong and Prof Gong Zhiyuan from the NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI) which focuses on genetically engineering fish to glow in the presence of water contaminants, with the aim to monitor water pollution; and a study led by Assoc Prof Loh Chiang Shiong from NERI to address inefficiencies in current desalination methods by drawing inspiration from mangroves.
Prof Peter Ng, Head of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum at NUS also shared on his unwavering love of nature and his experience in setting up the museum.
