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Engineering (MAE)
Adaptable for different fight velocities. The project is to design and testing a new
deployable membrance for the expanding of the wings.

Name Of NTU
Supervisor

Research Title

Assoc Prof Xie Ming

Development of Vision System Using Robotics Operating Systems

mmxie@ntu.edu.sg

The aim of the small project is to learn how to use ROS (robotics operating
systems) to implement a vision system with graphical user interface and a set of
functions for image processing and vision computing.

Assoc Prof Xie Ming

Development of Simulation System Using Robotics Operating Systems

mmxie@ntu.edu.sg

The aim of the small project is to learn how to use ROS (robotics operating
systems) to implement a simulation system with graphical user interface and a
set of models of industrial robots, mobile robots and intelligent vehicles.

Assoc Prof Xie Ming

Development of Speech System Using Robotics Operating Systems

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mmxie@ntu.edu.sg

The aim of the small project is to learn how to use ROS (robotics operating
systems) to implement a speech system with graphical user interface and a set
of functions for speech recognition and voice activated control of robot systems
or intelligent machines.

Assoc Prof Yeo Joon Hock

Conceptual and development design of a reconstructed heart valve for

pediatric surgery

mjhyeo@ntu.edu.sg

This project is in collaboration with pediatric heart surgeon from KK Womens and
Childrens Hospital to address problem relating to heart valve and conduit
reconstruction to replace the pulmonary conduit with a valve.
From design concept, computer aided design (CAD ) will be applied . Following,
Finite Element Method ( FEM ) will investigate stresses on the designed
geometry of the valve. 3D printing will be used to produce a Mold and animal
tissue or sysnthetic material will be used for reconstruction of the valved conduit
with the aid of the Mold. The reconstructed valved conduit will be testing in-vitro
to verify the design.

Prof. Anand Asundi

Projects in Optical Testing, Inspection and Metrology

masundi@ntu.edu.sg

Optical Metrology techniques involve multi-dsicplinary fields of Optics, Mechanics

and Electronics/Software. I have various projects in this area and some details of
these projects can be found on my website at ttp://aasundi.tripod.com. Current
interest projects are on Digital Holoscope for MEMS and Microsystem Testing,
Polarisation for sub-surface and micro defects in materials, Diffraction based
strain sensing
Fiber Optic Sensor and Spectroscopy.

Prof. Anand Asundi

4D Microscope Camera for Cell Diagnostics.

masundi@ntu.edu.sg

Based on our patent, a new 4D microscope camera has been developed and
installed in a microscope at the School of Medicine at NTU. We need to take
more data with this camera for specific cell imaging. The student should be
familiar with cell culturing as well adept at using microscopes.

Assoc Prof Murukeshan

Vadakke Matham

High resolution ( Micro and nanoscale) probe metrology for fluidic and
optofluidic channels

MMurukeshan@ntu.edu.sg

This project focuses on the R & D of high resolution metrology probes for
imaging and measurement of fluidic and microfluidic channels. The project briefly
overviews the current state of the art reported works in this challenging area
which has lab-on a chip and biomedical applications. Project will be exploiting the
properties of certain specialty optical fibers such a image fiber for obtaining
achievable high spatial and axial resolution in the micro and sub- micro scale.
The attached student expected To participate in configuring the prototype
fabrication of the probe as well as in the experimentation. Micro and nanoscale
particles (fluorescent and non-fluorescing) will be the target samples inside the
mcirofluidic channel. Measurement and contouring of microchannels as well as
detected particles will be carried out as part of the project

Asst Prof LI Hua

Modeling & Simulation of smart active hydrogel for microfluid control in

soft BioMEMS

lihua@ntu.edu.sg

Based on a chemo-mechanical model with consideration of Donnans equilibrium

for modeling of diffusion process in buffer solution, in which the ionized hydrogel
is placed and the electro-neutrality condition is imposed, a simple source code
will be developed for analysis of the responsive characteristics, including the

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swelling/deswelling behavior, of the smart active hydrogel responding to

environmental stimulus in micro channel for microfluid control in soft BioMEMS
device.
Asst Prof LI Hua

Modeling and Simulation of Controlled Drug Release from Smart Hydrogel

based Carrier.

lihua@ntu.edu.sg

According to a formulation with consideration of both drug dissolution and drug

diffusion, a simple source code will developed for simulation of controlled drug
release from smart hydrogel based carrier. Parameter study will be conducted for
the effect of drug properties on the rate of controlled release, including drug
dissolution rate and drug diffusion coefficient.

Asst Prof Moon Seung Ki

Product archaeology for identifying an impact in society

skmoon@ntu.edu.sg

The evolution of a product has had an enormous impact on society in terms of

life, culture, environments, and
advancing modern technologies. To investigate the impact on society, we discuss
the invention and evolution
of the product related to Global, Economic, Environmental, and Societal issues.

A/P Du Hejun

Fabrication and characterization of ZnO thin film sensor for hard disk
drives application

mhdu@ntu.edu.sg

As the recording density of hard-disk drives continuously increases, the spacing

between the slider and the disk decreases quickly. If the spacing reaches 2-3nm
or less, the contact between slider and disk can not be avoided completely. So in
this project, ZnO thin film based sensor will be designed, fabricated and used to
detect the contact between slider and disk in order to reduce the damage of head
disk interface caused by contact. The main work includes:
1) Deposition, optimization and characterization of ZnO thin film
2) Design, fabrication and characterization of ZnO thin film based sensor.

Asst Prof Yang Jinglei

Preparation of transparent conductive graphene electrodes

mjlyang@ntu.edu.sg

Graphene shows great potential to fabricate transparent conductive electrode. A

novel approach based
on exfoliation/re-intercalation/expansion of graphite will be adopted to produce
high-quality singlelayer graphene sheets stably suspended in organic solvents. Large transparent
conducting films will be
made by LangmuirBlodgett assembly in a layer-by-layer approach from
graphene organic solution.

Assoc Prof Cai Yiyu

Tactile Suite Design

myycai@ntu.edu.sg

This project is interested to design an innovative suite simulating the water effect
interacting with a swimmer
wearing the suite. Vibration sensors will be used and integrated within the suite
through possible master-slave
solutions. Water splashing and wave effects will be simulated with the suite.
Intergated software and hardware
development will be conducted via Application Programing Interface. The project
student is expected to have a
stromg interest, and good experience in the relevant field (mechantronics,
sensors, or robots). Solid programming skill will be a bonus.

Assoc Prof Huang Wei Min

Rubber-like Shape Memory Hybrid for Comfort Fitting

mwmhuang@ntu.edu.sg

This project aims to develop a new shape memory material for comfort fitting,
such as shoes and insoles. This shape memory material should have a couple of
unique features, which cannot be spotted in conventional shape memory
polymers either individually or in a combined manner, namely highly elastic (as

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silicone rubber) at around body temperature, and fixing of the temporary at

around body temperarure.
Assoc Prof Huang Wei Min

Self-Healing in a Novel Electrically Conductive Shape Memory Polymeric

Composite

mwmhuang@ntu.edu.sg

This project aims to devlope a novel electrical conductive shape memory polymeric
composite, which can be activated for shape recovery via joule heating, while the
built-in conductive network can be repaired easily for cyclic operation. The scope of
this project includes two parts, fabrication of the polymeric composite, and
characterization of its performance, namely the shape memory effect and healing
effect of the conductive network for joule heating.

Asst. Prof Lorenzo Masia

Soft Wearable Exosuits for Assistance and Rehabilitation

Lorenzo.Masia@ntu.edu.sg

Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide, occurring prevalently to

people over 65 years of age. Two-thirds of stroke patients have residual
long-term motor disabilities which hinder the accomplishment of even simple
daily fundamental tasks. We propose to provide assistance to these people in
their activities of daily living by means of unconventionally soft and llightweight
exoskeletons. To accomplish their goal, our devices are required to be fully
portable and low-power consuming.The prospective intern would focus on
embedding the control of these devices on small-scale and portable electronics
and investigate ways to optimize their power autonomy.

Ast/P Li King Ho Holden

RF Communication Design for CubeSat

holdenli@ntu.edu.sg

In this project, a Cube Satellite (CubeSat) will be developed and launch into orbit
for experimental study of cosmic effect on timing device. The CubeSat will
continuously transmit useful information to ground station throughout its flight
mission. The candidate will help in the design and development of the UHF
transceiver module for data communication between the CubeSat and ground
station. The candidate is expected to have strong understanding on RF
communications system principles, especially Satellite communication.

Ast/Prof Su Pei-Chen

Silicon Solid Oxide Fuel with Nanoscale Membranes

peichensu@ntu.edu.sg

The project is on developing a novel type of fuel cells that features a nanometer
thickness electrode/electrolyte component. During the attachment, student get
exposed to state-of-the-art thin film fabricate techniques such as atomic layer
deposition, pulsed-laser deposition, chemical solution deposition, and so on, as
well as gain
hands-on experience on silicon-micromachining techniques and learn about
fundamentals of energy devices.

School of Mechanical & Aerospace

Engineering (MAE)
Adaptable for different fight velocities. The project is to design and testing a new
deployable membrance for the expanding of the wings.

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Name Of NTU
Supervisor

Research Title

Assoc Prof Xie Ming

Development of Vision System Using Robotics Operating Systems

mmxie@ntu.edu.sg

The aim of the small project is to learn how to use ROS (robotics operating
systems) to implement a vision system with graphical user interface and a set of
functions for image processing and vision computing.

Assoc Prof Xie Ming

Development of Simulation System Using Robotics Operating Systems

mmxie@ntu.edu.sg

The aim of the small project is to learn how to use ROS (robotics operating
systems) to implement a simulation system with graphical user interface and a
set of models of industrial robots, mobile robots and intelligent vehicles.

Assoc Prof Xie Ming

Development of Speech System Using Robotics Operating Systems

mmxie@ntu.edu.sg

The aim of the small project is to learn how to use ROS (robotics operating
systems) to implement a speech system with graphical user interface and a set
of functions for speech recognition and voice activated control of robot systems
or intelligent machines.

Assoc Prof Yeo Joon Hock

Conceptual and development design of a reconstructed heart valve for

pediatric surgery

mjhyeo@ntu.edu.sg

This project is in collaboration with pediatric heart surgeon from KK Womens and
Childrens Hospital to address problem relating to heart valve and conduit
reconstruction to replace the pulmonary conduit with a valve.
From design concept, computer aided design (CAD ) will be applied . Following,
Finite Element Method ( FEM ) will investigate stresses on the designed
geometry of the valve. 3D printing will be used to produce a Mold and animal
tissue or sysnthetic material will be used for reconstruction of the valved conduit
with the aid of the Mold. The reconstructed valved conduit will be testing in-vitro
to verify the design.

Prof. Anand Asundi

Projects in Optical Testing, Inspection and Metrology

masundi@ntu.edu.sg

Optical Metrology techniques involve multi-dsicplinary fields of Optics, Mechanics

and Electronics/Software. I have various projects in this area and some details of
these projects can be found on my website at ttp://aasundi.tripod.com. Current
interest projects are on Digital Holoscope for MEMS and Microsystem Testing,
Polarisation for sub-surface and micro defects in materials, Diffraction based
strain sensing
Fiber Optic Sensor and Spectroscopy.

Prof. Anand Asundi

4D Microscope Camera for Cell Diagnostics.

masundi@ntu.edu.sg

Based on our patent, a new 4D microscope camera has been developed and
installed in a microscope at the School of Medicine at NTU. We need to take
more data with this camera for specific cell imaging. The student should be
familiar with cell culturing as well adept at using microscopes.

Assoc Prof Murukeshan

Vadakke Matham

High resolution ( Micro and nanoscale) probe metrology for fluidic and
optofluidic channels

MMurukeshan@ntu.edu.sg

This project focuses on the R & D of high resolution metrology probes for
imaging and measurement of fluidic and microfluidic channels. The project briefly
overviews the current state of the art reported works in this challenging area
which has lab-on a chip and biomedical applications. Project will be exploiting the
properties of certain specialty optical fibers such a image fiber for obtaining
achievable high spatial and axial resolution in the micro and sub- micro scale.
The attached student expected To participate in configuring the prototype

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fabrication of the probe as well as in the experimentation. Micro and nanoscale

particles (fluorescent and non-fluorescing) will be the target samples inside the
mcirofluidic channel. Measurement and contouring of microchannels as well as
detected particles will be carried out as part of the project

Asst Prof LI Hua

Modeling & Simulation of smart active hydrogel for microfluid control in

soft BioMEMS

lihua@ntu.edu.sg

Based on a chemo-mechanical model with consideration of Donnans equilibrium

for modeling of diffusion process in buffer solution, in which the ionized hydrogel
is placed and the electro-neutrality condition is imposed, a simple source code
will be developed for analysis of the responsive characteristics, including the
swelling/deswelling behavior, of the smart active hydrogel responding to
environmental stimulus in micro channel for microfluid control in soft BioMEMS
device.

Asst Prof LI Hua

Modeling and Simulation of Controlled Drug Release from Smart Hydrogel

based Carrier.

lihua@ntu.edu.sg

According to a formulation with consideration of both drug dissolution and drug

diffusion, a simple source code will developed for simulation of controlled drug
release from smart hydrogel based carrier. Parameter study will be conducted for
the effect of drug properties on the rate of controlled release, including drug
dissolution rate and drug diffusion coefficient.

Asst Prof Moon Seung Ki

Product archaeology for identifying an impact in society

skmoon@ntu.edu.sg

The evolution of a product has had an enormous impact on society in terms of

life, culture, environments, and
advancing modern technologies. To investigate the impact on society, we discuss
the invention and evolution
of the product related to Global, Economic, Environmental, and Societal issues.

A/P Du Hejun

Fabrication and characterization of ZnO thin film sensor for hard disk
drives application

mhdu@ntu.edu.sg

As the recording density of hard-disk drives continuously increases, the spacing

between the slider and the disk decreases quickly. If the spacing reaches 2-3nm
or less, the contact between slider and disk can not be avoided completely. So in
this project, ZnO thin film based sensor will be designed, fabricated and used to
detect the contact between slider and disk in order to reduce the damage of head
disk interface caused by contact. The main work includes:
1) Deposition, optimization and characterization of ZnO thin film
2) Design, fabrication and characterization of ZnO thin film based sensor.

Asst Prof Yang Jinglei

Preparation of transparent conductive graphene electrodes

mjlyang@ntu.edu.sg

Graphene shows great potential to fabricate transparent conductive electrode. A

novel approach based
on exfoliation/re-intercalation/expansion of graphite will be adopted to produce
high-quality singlelayer graphene sheets stably suspended in organic solvents. Large transparent
conducting films will be
made by LangmuirBlodgett assembly in a layer-by-layer approach from
graphene organic solution.

Assoc Prof Cai Yiyu

Tactile Suite Design

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myycai@ntu.edu.sg

This project is interested to design an innovative suite simulating the water effect
interacting with a swimmer
wearing the suite. Vibration sensors will be used and integrated within the suite
through possible master-slave
solutions. Water splashing and wave effects will be simulated with the suite.
Intergated software and hardware
development will be conducted via Application Programing Interface. The project
student is expected to have a
stromg interest, and good experience in the relevant field (mechantronics,
sensors, or robots). Solid programming skill will be a bonus.

Assoc Prof Huang Wei Min

Rubber-like Shape Memory Hybrid for Comfort Fitting

mwmhuang@ntu.edu.sg

This project aims to develop a new shape memory material for comfort fitting,
such as shoes and insoles. This shape memory material should have a couple of
unique features, which cannot be spotted in conventional shape memory
polymers either individually or in a combined manner, namely highly elastic (as
silicone rubber) at around body temperature, and fixing of the temporary at
around body temperarure.

Assoc Prof Huang Wei Min

Self-Healing in a Novel Electrically Conductive Shape Memory Polymeric

Composite

mwmhuang@ntu.edu.sg

This project aims to devlope a novel electrical conductive shape memory polymeric
composite, which can be activated for shape recovery via joule heating, while the
built-in conductive network can be repaired easily for cyclic operation. The scope of
this project includes two parts, fabrication of the polymeric composite, and
characterization of its performance, namely the shape memory effect and healing
effect of the conductive network for joule heating.

Asst. Prof Lorenzo Masia

Soft Wearable Exosuits for Assistance and Rehabilitation

Lorenzo.Masia@ntu.edu.sg

Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide, occurring prevalently to

people over 65 years of age. Two-thirds of stroke patients have residual
long-term motor disabilities which hinder the accomplishment of even simple
daily fundamental tasks. We propose to provide assistance to these people in
their activities of daily living by means of unconventionally soft and llightweight
exoskeletons. To accomplish their goal, our devices are required to be fully
portable and low-power consuming.The prospective intern would focus on
embedding the control of these devices on small-scale and portable electronics
and investigate ways to optimize their power autonomy.

Ast/P Li King Ho Holden

RF Communication Design for CubeSat

holdenli@ntu.edu.sg

In this project, a Cube Satellite (CubeSat) will be developed and launch into orbit
for experimental study of cosmic effect on timing device. The CubeSat will
continuously transmit useful information to ground station throughout its flight
mission. The candidate will help in the design and development of the UHF
transceiver module for data communication between the CubeSat and ground
station. The candidate is expected to have strong understanding on RF
communications system principles, especially Satellite communication.

Ast/Prof Su Pei-Chen

Silicon Solid Oxide Fuel with Nanoscale Membranes

peichensu@ntu.edu.sg

The project is on developing a novel type of fuel cells that features a nanometer
thickness electrode/electrolyte component. During the attachment, student get
exposed to state-of-the-art thin film fabricate techniques such as atomic layer
deposition, pulsed-laser deposition, chemical solution deposition, and so on, as
well as gain
hands-on experience on silicon-micromachining techniques and learn about
fundamentals of energy devices.

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