Research

Research Projects

The Department currently has over 130 on-going research projects. The main sources of funding are the University; Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR); Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA); various government and commercial bodies as well as from overseas.


Project Title
Main PI / Co-PI(s)
Collaborator(s)
Design and Control of a Gyroscopically Stabilized Single-Wheeled Robot
Abdullah Al Mamun
Vadakkepat, Prahlad
 
A High Throughput Surface Plasmon Resonance Imager for Label-Free DNA and Protein Microarrays Detection
Adeyeye,
Adekunle Olusola
 
Half Metallic Based Spin Electronic Devices
Adeyeye,
Adekunle Olusola
 
3D Shape Acquisition
Ashraf Ali bin
Mohamed Kassim
Ong Sim Heng,
Ranganath, Surendra
 
Perceptual Scalable Image/Video Coding System
Ashraf Ali bin
Mohamed Kassim
 
Video Analysis for Image Quality Improvement
Ashraf Ali bin
Mohamed Kassim
 
Adaptive Subspace Estimation Algorithms for Wireless Communications
Attallah, Samir
George Mathew
Under Water Acoustic Communications for STARFISH Project
Attallah, Samir
George Mathew,
Mandar Anil Chitre,
Tao Meixia
 
Development of Superparamagnetic Ferrite Nanoparticles and Applications to DNA Bio-sensors for Cancer Diagnosis
Bae Seongtae
Lian Yong, Mansoor bin
Abdul Jalil, Xin Yan
 
Magneto-Electronic Properties of CPP GMR Spin-Valves with Sputtered Half-Metallic Thin Films and Electrical Noise Characteristics of TMR Spin-Valve Devices with Atomic Layer Deposited (ALD) Aluminium Oxide Tunnel Barrier
Bae Seongtae
Han Gu-Chang (DSI)
Liew Yun Fook (DSI)
Physical study of electromigration induced failure mechanisms of nano-structured current perpendicular to the plane (CPP) magneto-resistive spin-valve read sensors
Bae Seongtae
C.S. Bhatia
Liew Yun Fook (DSI),
Zheng Yuanki (DSI)
Time Resolved Cathodoluminescence Study
Chan Siu Hung, Daniel
Phang Chee Hong, Jacob
 
Temasek Young Investigator Award 2003- Nonlinear Control Methods to Design Helicopter Flight Control Systems
Chen Benmei
 
Methods for Solving Electromagnetic Inverse Problems
Chen Xudong
 
3D Registration
Cheong Loong Fah
 
Modeling and Psychophysics of the Visual Perception of the 3D Space
Cheong Loong Fah
Donald Tan Tiang Hwee
(Singapore Eye Research Institute), Valerie CORNILLEAU-PERES
(CNRS, France),
Jacques Droulez (CNRS, France),
Mark Wexler (CNRS, France)
Development of High Mobility Channel Layer Formation Technology for High Speed Cmos Devices
Cho Byung-Jin
 
Development of MOSFET Gate Stack Technology for Sub-50 nm CMOS
Cho Byung-Jin
Chan Siu Hung, Daniel,
Li Ming Fu, Yoo Won Jong,
Samudra, Ganesh S,
Zhu Chunxiang, Lee Sungjoo
Improvement of Data Retention in Flash Memory Devices using High-k Dielectrics
Cho Byung-Jin
 
Developing New Germanosilicide/Germanide Materials and Processes for Future Nano-Scale MOSFET Devices (IMRE)
Chi Dongzhi

Cho Byung-Jin
Foo Yong Lim(IMRE),
Lee Pooi See (NTU),
Pan Jisheng (IMRE),
Pey Kin Leong (NTU)
Development of Fabrication Processing Technologies for Semiconductor LEDS
Chor Eng Fong
Kang Xuejun
(Tinggi Technologies Ltd)
High Quality Contacts to GAN and Related Materials
Chor Eng Fong
Tan Leng Seow
Science and Engineering of Metal - Carbon Nanotube Contact for Applications in Nanoelectronics
Chor Eng Fong
Wu Yihong
Tan Leng Seow
An optical network testbed control and management framework
Chua Kee Chaing
Mohan Gurusamy
Lu Chao (I2R), Zhou Luying (I2R)
Self-Organization and Data Dissemination for Wireless Mobile Sensor Networks
Chua Kee Chaing
Srinivasan, Vikram
Victor C.M. Leung,
Vincent W.S. Wong
(University of British Columbia)
High-Efficiency Ingan/Gan Quantum Well-Based Multi-color Light Emitting Layers on SOI Substrates
Chua Soo Jin
 
Automated Modulation Recognition Using Advanced Mathematical Tools
Garg, Hari Krishna
Rahim Leyman (I2R)
George Mathew,
Manjeet Singh Rikhraj (I2R),
Chew Yong Huat (I2R)
Intelligent Resource Allocation for Distributed Autonomous Systems
Ge Shuzhi, Sam
 
STARFISH (Small Teams of Autonomous Robotic “Fish”) – Robust Positioning and Localization
Ge Shuzhi, Sam
Abdullah Al Mamun,
Xiang Cheng
 
Temasek Young Investigator Award 2002 - Intelligent Control of Unmanned Vehicles
Ge Shuzhi, Sam
 
Networked Reconfigurable Embedded Systems
Ha Yajun
 
A framework for analyzing disruptive technologies
Hang Chang Chieh
Chai Kah Hin (ISE)
 
DLL based frequency synthesizer with randomized phase interpolation
Heng Chun Huat
 
Techniques for Improving CMOS Frequency Synthesizer
Heng Chun Huat
 
In-Situ Measurement and Control in the Microlithography Process
Ho Weng Khuen
Tay Ee Beng, Arthur,
Loh Ai Poh, Tan Woei Wan,
Chen XiaoQi (SIM Tech)
Efficient Receiver Structures for Linearly Modulated and OFDM Signals with Unknown Carrier Phase and Frequency-Offset
Kam Pooi Yuen
 
Investigating Modular Power Electronic Cell based converters for optimum and Plug-in type fuel cell based energy source
Khambadkone,
Ashwin M
Oruganti, Ramesh
 
Powering Future Microprocessors
Khambadkone,
Ashwin M
Liang Yung Chii
 
Visual Aids for Biofeedback to Facilitate Users’ Attention and Creativity
S Graham (Dept of Social Work and Psychology)
Le Minh Thinh
 
Development of Novel Variable Optical Attenuators
Lee Chengkuo
 
Development and study of goi (germanium on insulator) cmos devices integrated with high-k/metal gate and schottky source/drain
Lee Sungjoo
Balasubramanian Narayanan (IME)
Cho Byung-Jin, Yeo Yee Chia,
Zhu Chunxiang, Li Ming Fu
Development of Semiconductor Nanowire CMOSFET for Sub-45nm Technology
Lee Sungjoo
Wu Yihong
Chan Siu Hung , Daniel,
Cho Byung-Jin, Jianyi Li, Kebin Li (DSI), Lakshmikantha Bera (IME), Dim-Lee Kwong
Ultra-Thin Body SOI MOSFETs with Metal-Gate/High-K gate stack and Schottky S/D technology
Lee Sungjoo
Li Ming Fu, Samudra, Ganesh S,
Cho Byung-Jin, Zhu Chunxiang,
Dim-Lee Kwong
(University of Texas, Austin),
Jagar Singh (IME)
Design, Characterization and Integration of Electronically Small Antennas
Leong Mook Seng
Alexander Popov (IME)
 
Research And Development Of High Performance And High-Reliability Advanced Substrate Design And Manufacturing Design And Manufacturing Process Capabilities
Leong Mook Seng
Chew Siou Teck (DSO)
Analysis and Design of Various Periodic Structures for Antennas and Microwave Applications
Li Le-Wei
 
Efficient Development of Time Domain - Adaptive Integral Method (TD-AIM)
Li Le-Wei
Leong Mook Seng, Yeo Tat Soon
Electromagnetic Interaction Between Handy Phones & Human Head/Body Using Medical Image Model
Li Le-Wei
Leong Mook Seng, Kooi Pang Shyan, Yeo Tat Soon
Fast Discrete Segment Approach for Radome Design
Li Le-Wei
 
Modeling Methods for Metamaterials
Li Le-Wei
 
VLSI Implementation of Very High Speed ADC for Next Generation Communication Systems
Lian Yong
Shi Bo (I2R)
Multiple-gate Lateral Superjunction MOSFET Device Technology
Liang Yung Chii
Samudra, Ganesh S
 
Development of a Statistical Frequency Response Based Fault Detection System
Loh Ai Poh
Fong Kin Fui
 
Advanced Micromagnetics Theory and Simulation
Mansoor bin Abdul Jalil
 
Design and performance of mixed alphabet codes on graphs and near-MDS codes over integer residue rings
Marc Andre Armand
Xin Yan
 
Cross Layer Design in Wireless Ad-Hoc and Sensor Networks
Mehul Motani
Tham Chen Khong
Peoplenet: Design and Analysis of a Wireless Virtual Social Network
Mehul Motani
Srinivasan, Vikram
 
Quality of Service Provisioning in WDM Optical Burst Switching Networks
Mohan Gurusamy
Chua Kee Chaing
 
Traffic Engineering for Optical Burst Switching Networks
Mohan Gurusamy
 
Design, Fabrication of Magneto-Affinity Cell Separator (MACS) Biomicrodevice
Moorthi Palaniappan
Lim Kian Meng (ME), Partha Roy (BE), Zhang Yong (BE)
Design, study and development of Integrated MEMS oscillators
Moorthi Palaniappan
Xu Yong-Ping
Design of Innovative, Compact, Low Cost Phase Shifters for Communications Applications
Mouthaan, Koenraad
 
Granular Films and Devices
Ng, Vivian
 
Integrated Embedded Systems Design
Ong Kok Wee, Kenneth
Tay Teng Tiow
 
Automated identification of allergenic spores
Ong Sim Heng

FT Chew (Dept of Biological Sciences)
Ashraf Ali bin Mohamed Kassim,
Ranganath, Surendra
Cephalometric analysis and visualisation system
Ong Sim Heng
 
Computer-assisted classification of malaria parasites
Ong Sim Heng
K Tan (Dept of Microbiology)
 
Image Processing for Marine Mammal Research
Ong Sim Heng
Mandar Anil Chitre
Elizabeth Taylor
Robust Registration of Aerial Images
Ong Sim Heng
 
Processing and visualisation of surface laser scanned dental and craniofacial images for three-dimensional morphometry and simulation
KWC Foong (Faculty of Dentistry)
Ong Sim Heng
SB Keng (Faculty of Dentistry)
S Kreiborg (University of Copenhagen)
Virtual spine workstation
SH Teoh (Dept of MPE)
Ong Sim Heng
Yan Chye Hwang (ECE Dept), CK Chui (Bioinformatics Institute), HK Wong (Dept of Orthopedic Surgery), SC Wang (Dept of Diagnostic Radiology)
Multi-Layered Interconnect and Circuit Modeling, Characterization, Design and Packaging
Ooi Ban Leong
 
Improving the performance of active power factor correction scheme
Oruganti, Ramesh
Jeffrey Tan (Nemic Lambda)
Investigation of application of non-linear control algorithms for high-performance control of piezoelectric actuators
Panda, Sanjib Kumar
Xu Jianxin
Teo Chee Leong (ME),
Tomonobu Senjyu
(University of Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan)
Scanning Near-Field Photon Emission Microscopy (SNPEM) Techniques for Nano-electronic Device Failure Analysis
Phang Chee Hong, Jacob
 
Deciphering Sign Language : Computer-based Aids for the Hearing Impaired
Ranganath, Surendra
YV Venkatesh (IISc, India)
3-D head modeling using MRI and multimodal registration
Sadasivan Puthusserypady K
 
Advanced Signal Processing and Data Analysis for fMRI Data
Sadasivan Puthusserypady K
 
Brain Computer Interface (BCI): Pre-processing and feature extraction techniques for EEG/ERP signals
Sadasivan Puthusserypady K
 
Chaotic characterization and neural network modeling of EEG/ECG signals under varying mental tasks
Sadasivan Puthusserypady K
 
Nonlinear modeling of electromyogram (EMG) signals.
Sadasivan Puthusserypady K
 
Quantitative Studies on the Effect of Reflexologic Stimulation on Human Beings
Sadasivan Puthusserypady K
 
Super resolution algorithms for analysis and modeling of fMRI data
Sadasivan Puthusserypady K
 
The "eye care PC"
Sadasivan Puthusserypady K
 
Physical Modeling & Simulation Of Nano- Scale Electronic Device Phenomena
Samudra, Ganesh G
Li Ming Fu (ECE Dept), Mansoor bin Abdul Jalil (ECE Dept), Bai Ping Stephen (IHPC), Jagar Singh (IME)
Device Simulation for RF Applications
Samudra, Ganesh G
Rustagi Subhash Chander (IME)
 
Indoor Location Tracking Using 802.11 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
Soh Wee Seng
 
SUN: Smart Underwater Networking
Soh Wee Seng
Mehul Motani,
Srinivasan, Vikram
Mandar Anil Chitre,
Chua Kee Chaing
Design Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Energy Conscious Strategies for Information Caching in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
Srinivasan, Vikram
Veeravalli, Bharadwaj,
Chua Kee Chaing
Distributed Evolutionary Computing and Optimization
Tan Kay Chen
Vadakkepat, Prahlad
Development of Cell Manipulation with Electro-Activation system for Nuclear Reprogramming
Tan Kok Kiong
 
Remote Monitoring and Control of Industrial Processes
Tan Kok Kiong
Lee Tong Heng,
Clarence W de Silva
(EXT) University of
British Columbia
 
Nanodevice Fabrication at 45nm and beyond by laser nano-imprinting technique
Tan Leng Seow
Hong Minghui
 
Development of MEMS Capacitive Pressure Sensors
Tan Woei Wan
 
Global Virtual Machine
Tay Teng Tiow
Ha Yajun
Thng Li-Jin,Ian
Synthesis and Characterization of Semiconductor Nanostructured Materials
Teo Kie Leong
Shen Ze-Xiang (Physics Dept, NUS)
Stream Processing for Distributed Machine Learning and Control
Tham Chen Khong
Samarjit Chakraborty (SoC)
Wong Weng Fei (SoC)
Growth, Interconnection, and Characterization of Novel Nanostructures
Thong Thiam Leong, John
Chim Wai Kin, Ng, Vivian,
Andrew Wee Thye Shen
(Physics Dept, NUS),
Mark Yeadon (IMRE)
Novel Field-Emission Electron Source
Thong Thiam Leong, John
 
Command and Control for a Team of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
Vadakkepat, Prahlad
Abdullah Al Mamun
Evolving Intelligent Behaviours in Heterogeneous Multi-robot systems
Vadakkepat, Prahlad
 
Aligning Biological Sequences on Distruted BusNetworks: A Divisible Load Scheduling Approach
Veeravalli, Bharadwaj
 
Design of Adaptive and Hybrid Energy-&-QOS Aware Heterogeneous Multiprocessor Scheduling strategies for Embedded Systems
Veeravalli, Bharadwaj
 
Design of High-Performance Network Based Algorithms for Similiarity/Homology Detection for Biological DNA/Protein Sequences
Veeravalli, Bharadwaj
 
Design of Resource Management and large-scale data processing strategies for grid computing Environments
Veeravalli, Bharadwaj
Mohan Gurusamy,
Tham Chen Khong
 
Design, Implementation, and Management of A High-Performance Object-Based Storage and Retrieval System for Large Scale Multimedia Applications
Veeravalli, Bharadwaj
Chong Tow Chong,
Jaideep Srivasta
(University of Minnesota, USA),
Lin Wujian (DSI),
Quah Tong Seng (NTU),
Yong Khai Leong(DSI)
Handling Large-Scale Biological Computations On WWW: A Grid Computing Solutions
Veeravalli, Bharadwaj
 
Mesh Based Multiprocessor Solution Approach for Multiple Bio-Sequence Alignment
Veeravalli, Bharadwaj
 
PID Control for Multivariable Processes
Wang Qing Guo
Tan Kok Kiong
 
Interactive Media Lab (IML)-Generic Immersive Environment with Presence
Winkler, Stefan
Zhou Zhiying
 
Intuitive user interface for mobil gaming on camera phones using visual 3D motion detection
Winkler, Stefan
 
In-Situ of Characterization of Nanostructures and Nano/Microelectromechanical Systems (NEMS/MEMS)
Wong Wai Kin
 
Development Of A Combined Nanofabrication/Characterization Tool For Research On Nanometer Scale Spintronics
Wu Yihong
Adeyeye, Adekunle Olusola,
Mansoor bin Abdul Jalil, Ng, Vivian,
Teo Kie Leong Liew Yun Fook, Thomas (DSI)
Development Of A Novel Type Of Magnetic Force Microscopy Tips For Nanometer Scale Magnetic Imaging And Probe Storage Applications
Wu Yihong
 
Pattern Recognition: A Biological Approach
Xiang Cheng
Ge Shuzhi, Sam
 
Study on Nitride Materials and their Opto-electronic Devices
Xiang Ning
 
Power Efficient High Rate Wireless Local Area Networks: System Designs and VLSI Architectures
Xin Yan
Garg, Hari Krishna
Motor Biolearning and Application to Humanoid Robot
Xu Jianxin
 
Low-Cost and High-Performance Silicon Resonant Accelerometer with ASIC
Xu Yong Ping
Zhou Bailing
(Southeast University, China)
Develop an EEG system for brain activity monitoring
Li Xiaoping (ME)
Xu Yong-Ping
 
Contrast-enhanced MRI mammography
Yan Chye Hwang
Ong Sim Heng, SC Wang (NUH)
Virtual CT colonoscopy
Yan Chye Hwang
Ong Sim Heng, SC Wang (NUH)
Decoding the responses of neuronal populations in primary visual cortex
Yen Shih-Cheng
 
Deisgn of Wideband Multibeam Antenna Array
Yeo Tat Soon
Chio Tan Huat (DSO)
CHAN Kwok Kee (Canada)
Design of Antenna Array with Integrated multi-layer periodic radome with Generalised Scattering Matrix technique
Yeo Tat Soon
Chio Tan Huat (DSO)
CHAN Kwok Kee (Canada)
Distributed, Multi-Layered Computation Algorithms for the Analysis and Design of 3-Dimensional Antennas for Communications Applications
Yeo Tat Soon
Li Le-Wei
Leong Mook Seng
Nanoscale Transistor with sub-30 nm Gate Length
Yeo Yee Chia
Li Ming Fu, Samudra, Ganesh S,
Yoo Won Jong,
Narayanan Balasubramanian (IME),
Jagar Sing (IME),
Lakshmikanta Bera (IME)
Nanoscale Transistor with sub-30 nm Gate Length
Yeo Yee Chia
Samudra, Ganesh S, Zhu Chunxiang,
Yoo Won Jong, Li Ming Fu,
Narayanan Balasubramanian (IME)
Development of Flash Memory Devices Using Quantum Dots Embedded in High-K Dielectrics
Yoo Won Jong
Balasubramanian Narayanan (IME)
Li Ming Fu, Zhu Chunxiang,
Loh Kian Ping (Chemistry Dept, NUS),
Dim-Lee Kwong
(University of Texas, Austin),
Shunri Oda
(Tokyo Institute of Technology),
Tan Yong Tsong (IME),
Lakshimkantha Bera (IME),
Rajendra Patrikar (IHPC)
Etching the Process Developement of Sio Based Dielectric Materials for CMOS Application
Yoo Won Jong
 
Multi Channel Wavelength Tunable Short Pulses Generation in Ultra High-Speed Optical Systems
Yu Changyuan
 
Fabrication, Characterization and Understanding of Non-Volatile Memories Based on Polymer Materials for Si IC Applications
Zhu Chunxiang
Chan Siu Hung, Daniel,
Dim-Lee Kwong
(University of Texas, Austin)
Non-Volatile Molecular And Polymer Memory For Flash Memory In Si Ic Applications
Zhu Chunxiang