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Use carbon to go green and small
NUS Prof Andrew Wee and Assoc Prof Loh Kian Ping wrote about the hotly competitive race to develop graphene as the platform technology that will revolutionise the way devices are made. Their research project is one of the six selected for funding up to $10 million in the inaugural National Research Foundation Competitive Research Projects award.

The Straits Times, 22 December 07, Science Page, Science Talk, pS11

The man in his multiple machines
NUS Prof Bernard Tan, Department of Physics, talks about his fascination with computers. He owns about 15 notebook computers, and he is also an accomplished musician.

The Straits Times, Digital Life, 6 November 2007, p10
A lucrative living from science
In his interview with the TODAY, Dean of the NUS Faculty of Science Prof Andrew Wee had highlighted that science studies are excellent preparation for the knowledge economy. He also mentioned that top banks and finance companies prefer to recruit graduates from the hard sciences, such as theoretical or computational physics and mathematics, as they have strong analytical and quantitative skills which are much needed in the finance industry.

Today 23 July 2007, p18.
$150m for world-class NUS research

The Research Centre for Excellence in Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST), which will have the latest equipment and employ up to 200 scientists, will study how light and atoms can be used to store information.

The Straits Times, 3 May 2007, pH4

NUS sets up research centre for quantum technology

The centre is the first of its kind to be established by the National Research Foundation and MOE. The QIST centre at NUS will receive a $150million fund.

The Business Times, 3 May 2007, p4

Her research may spell relieve for soldiers
Dr Chen Ping, Faculty of Science, wins the Temasek Young Investigator Award for her work in hydrogen fuel cell technology.

The Straits Times, 24 January 2007, pH8

Why is the sky always red at night when it rains?
Prof Lim Hock, Director of the Temasek Laboratories at NUS, provides a scientific explanation to a reader’s observation.

The Straits Times, 13 January 2007, pS12
Scientists honoured for research
NUS Professor Oh Choo Hiap, Department of Physics; Assistant Professor Yeo Yee Chia, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Assistant Professor Yu Hao, Department of Biological Sciences were recognised for the contributions in science and technology.

The Straits Times, 12 October 2006, pH7
Quantum cryptography

NUS researchers share their research breakthroughs in quantum cyrptography.

Lianhe Zaobao, 20 July 2006, Section 1, p12

The scholar from 2-room flat… 15 patents at the age of 35

At a May Day event, Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam commended NUS Associate Professor Peter Ho, Department of Physics, for his outstanding achievements in nanotechnology.

Lianhe Zaobao, 1 May 2006, Section 1, p13

Orchestral manoeuvres in the dark
NUS Professor Bernard Tan, Department of Physics, shares his experience in setting up the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Today, 26 April 2006, p32-33

Singapore honours work of 8 scientists
NUS Associate Professor Edward Teo, Associate Professor Li Baowen and Associate Professor Peter Ho, Department of Physics, and Assistant Professor Leonard Ang from NUS Department of Ophthalmology are among the 8 recipients of the prestigious National Science and Technology Award.

The Straits Times, 20 September 2005, pH6
Transistor coup by hubby-wife duo
NUS Assistant Professor Peter Ho and Research Fellow Chua Lay Lay, Department of Materials Science, have created entirely plastic transistors.

The Straits Times, 30 April 2005, pH7
Decayed tooth to heal by itself

NUS Associate Professor Liu Xiang Yang, Department of Physics, shares his research findings on how microgravity affects bone loss.

Lianhe Zaobao, 21 February 2005, Section 1, p4

Nanotechnology may be the next big thing for Singapore

NUS Associate Professor Andrew Wee, Director, NUS Nanotechnology Initiative and Professor Barry Halliwell, Director, NUS Graduate School, give their views on what's likely to be the next big thing in research for Singapore.

The Straits Times, 25 October, pH5

NUS team may have key to drive hydrogen economy

NUS Dr Chen Ping, Department of Physics, spearheads research in hydrogen storage.

The Straits Times, 17 August 2004, pH11

Plastic semiconductors can be made into newspapers and computer chips

NUS collaborates with 55th LKY Distinguished Visitor, Sir Richard Friend on new research to develop organic polymers.

Lianhe Zaobao, 7 August 2004, Section 1, p13

Plastic today, foldable screens tomorrow

NUS and 55th LKY Distinguished Visitor, Sir Richard Friend to develop materials with properties of metals and semi conductors.

The Straits Times, 10 August 2004, pH10

NUS researcher granted cool half-million

NUS Associate Professor Li Baowen wins Temasek Young Investigator Award

The Straits Times, 16 June 2004, pH8

NUS actively develops quantum cryptography



Lianhe Zaobao, 26 February 2004, Section 1, p14

 

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