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School of Civil & Environmental EngineeringBuilding Infrastructures. Sustaining Environment. Shipping Resources
Yunnan Garden Campus
About NTU
200 Hectares 400,000 m2
Academic Space1.1 Mil m2
Build-up Space
NTU’s lush 200-hectare campus was the Youth Olympic Village of the world’s first Youth Olympic Games in 2010
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• Total full-time student population: ~33,500 ~ 20,500 undergraduates~ 9,500 Masters students ~ 3,500 PhD students
• International students: – 18% of undergrads– 44% of grads – 67% of PhDs (from 83 countries)
• Total staff strength: ~6,600 ~ 1,700 faculty (from over 70 countries)
with 935 international faculty (56% of faculty)~ 2,200 research staff
About NTUBasic Facts & Figures
• NTU investing > US$1 billion in new infrastructure
– Halls of residence for students
– Experimental Medicine building
– Learning hubs
– Academic block
– Restaurants, cafes, etc
– Plans for a MRT connection
Vibrant university “village” in a tropical garden
New Infrastructure @ NTU
Alumni in 121 countries
About NTUAlumni Strength
Total
~165,000
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Career Head Start for 2012 Graduates
About NTU
2 in 3 graduates secured jobs before
graduation
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A Fast-rising University
• One of World’s largest Engineering college
• Research-intensive and interdisciplinary
• Premium SCHOLARSHIPS available
College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
Lee Kong Chian
School of Medicine
National Institute of Education
S. Rajaratnam School of
International Studies
Singapore Centre on
Environmental Life Sciences Engineering
NanyangBusinessSchool
EarthObservatoryof Singapore
Humanities& SocialSciences
Art, Design & Media
Information & Communication
NanyangTechnoprenurship
Centre
College of Engineering
(CEE, EEE, MAE, MSE, SCBE, SCE)
Institute on Asian Consumer
Insight
Interdisciplinary Graduate School
Biological Sciences
Physical & Mathematical
Sciences
College ofScience
About NTU
Graduate Programmes (Engineering)
Graduate Programmes• By Coursework: M.Sc. (1-yr) – No scholarships• By Research: M.Eng (2-yr) – Limited scholarships
Ph.D (4-yr) – Full scholarships available
Interdisciplinary Research• Earth sciences• Catastrophe risk management• Energetics research• Energy research• Environment and water research• Biological Sciences• Environmental life sciences engineering• Media innovation
Engineering Schools at CoE• Civil and Environmental Engineering• Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering• Chemical and Biomedical Engineering• Computer Science and Engineering• Materials Science and Engineering
Research Areas
(Figures calculated on an annualised basis)
Emphasising ResearchTrend of External Grants Awarded
Source: Essential Science Indicator (December 2012)
1.411.67
1.982.28
2.633.03
3.513.85
4.55
5.46
No. of Publications
in 2000
No. of Publications in
2007
No. of Publications
in 2008
No. of Publications
in 2009
No. of Publications
in 2010
No. of Publications
in 2011
No. of Publications in 2012
IF >= 10 2 11 21 24 50 55 142
10 > IF >=4 18 172 260 342 508 676 769
Total 20 183 281 366 558 731 911
8,328 11,39615,299
19,57724,575
30,70338,119
44,543
57,181
75,584
Emphasising ResearchResearch Publications – Steady Improvement
Global Research Impact Trends (Top 7 Asia Institutions)
NTU 1st in Asia
Source: Thomson Reuters
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NTU’s College of Engineering
Our engineering college is one of the world’s largest colleges
6 Engineering Schools:
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering - School of Computer Engineering
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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VisionA leading School for Sustainable Built Environment
MissionTo nurture students to be responsible leaders capable of realising their maximum potential in their profession and community.
To provide a collegiate environment for faculty to excel in education and research for sustainable development.
To advance knowledge for the practice of civil and environmental engineering and maritime professions.
CEE Vision & Mission
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ChairAssociate Chair (Academic) : Associate Chair (Research)
Assistant Chair (Alumni Relations) : Assistant Chair (Students)
Division of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
Division of Structures and Mechanics
Division of Infrastructure Systems and Maritime Studies
Protective Technology Research Centre (PTRC)
Maritime Research Centre (MRC)
Centre for Infrastructure Systems (CIS)
CEE Organization
Key Faculty in NTU‐wide Institutes:Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute• Singapore Membrane Technology Centre• DHI‐NTU Research Centre• Residues & Resource Reclamation Centre• Advanced Environment Biotechnology CentreInstitute of Catastrophe Risk Management• Natural Hazard Research CentreEarth Observatory of Singapore
Industrial Infrastructure Innovation Centre (I3C)
Nanyang Centre for Underground Space (NCUS)
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Faculty (full‐time) 46
Faculty (non‐tenure) 18
Administrative Staff 27
Laboratory Staff 37
CEE Statistics
Undergraduate Students 1075
Masters Students 237
PhD Students 241
Research Personnel 131
Faculty, Students and Staff
Research Funding (External Grants)
Academic Year 2010 2011 2012 2013
Amount $ (M) 51.3 16.0 32.2 19.6
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Faculty Searches - Ongoing
1. Urban Infrastructure Planning
2. Maritime Studies ‐ Shipping
3. Environmental Bioprocesses and Biotechnology
4. Industrial Wastewater and Waste Management
5. Membrane Technology
6. Structural Engineering and Sustainable Design
7. Structural Engineering (Lecturer scale)
Useful Information: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/CareerOpportunities/CurrentOpenings/FacultyOpenings/CEE/Pages/index.aspx
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Faculty Searches - Desired
1. Rock and Underground Engineering
2. Urban Planning and Management
3. Environmental Health / Exposure
4. Underground Air Pollution and Life Cycle Analysis
5. Sustainable Building and Structural System
6. Groundwater storage, recharge and management
Degree Programmes by CEEMSc Degree
M.Sc. (International Construction Mngt)
M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) + specializations
M.Sc. (Environmental Engineering)
M.Sc. (Maritime Studies)
Graduate Degree by Research
Master of Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (Env Sci & Eng)
Undergrad 4-year Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with Business Major
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) with Business Major
Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Maritime Studies) with Business Major
Undergrad 5-year Double Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) & Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) & Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics
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Construction Technology and Management
Construction Technology and Management Risk and Project FinancingFacility and Infrastructure ManagementBuilding Information Modeling
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
Membrane Technology in Environmental EngineeringWater Reclamation TechnologiesWater Reuse and Resource RecoveryEnvironmental BiotechnologyIntegrated Urban Water ManagementEnvironmental Fluid MechanicsSediment TransportCoastal Management
CEE PhD Research Areas:
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Geotechnical Engineering
Foundations of High‐Risk BuildingsLand ReclamationUnderground Space DevelopmentTropical Soil EngineeringRock Mechanics and Engineering Geology
Maritime Studies
Maritime LogisticsPort Economics and ManagementMaritime Strategy and Risk ManagementStrategic and Quality Management in ShippingSupply Chain Management
CEE PhD Research Areas:
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Structures and Mechanics
Computational MechanicsEarthquake Engineering and Structural DynamicsProtective TechnologyFire EngineeringConcrete and Steel TechnologyStructural Health Monitoring and Damage Prognosis
Transportation Engineering
Transport Modeling and Traffic ManagementTransport PlanningCongestion PricingRoad Safety Engineering
CEE PhD Research Areas:
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Useful Information
Admission: ‐ Two intakes for PhD: January and August‐ One intake for MSc: August
Scholarship: ‐ All graduate scholarships are for full‐time studies‐ There are various scholarships available in the University
Online application:http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/R‐Programs/R‐WhenYouApply/Pages/R‐HowtoApply.aspx
CEE faculty information: http://www.cee.ntu.edu.sg/AboutCEE/Faculty%20Directory/Pages/DivisionofEWRE.aspx
Query: [email protected]
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Environmental & Water Resources Engineering (EWRE)
Areas of Research Focus
Water Resources and Environment
Integrated Urban Storm‐water ManagementSediment Transport and Coastal ManagementWaste Minimization, Recycling & Resources RecoveryMembrane TechnologyBiotechnology in Wastewater TreatmentEnvironmental ChemistryAir Quality
Infrastructure Systems & Maritime Studies (ISMS)
Areas of Research Focus
Transportation Transport Modeling and Traffic Management
Construction Management Risk and Project Finance for Infrastructure ProjectsInformation Technology on Construction Management
Geotechnical Engineering Land ReclamationUnderground Space DevelopmentTropical Soils Engineering
Maritime Studies Maritime Logistics and Port Economics Structures & Mechanics Research Groups Areas of Research Focus
Structures and Mechanics Computational MechanicsDynamics and Seismic EngineeringProtective TechnologyFire EngineeringOffshore EngineeringStructural Health Monitoring and Damage PrognosisStructural Steel and ConcreteSustainable Construction Materials
CEE Research Focus and Strength
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Environmental & Water Resources Engineering: Strategic Research
• Strategic research theme of EWRE is sustainable exploitation and management of the environment, leading to the following research groups:
Membrane Science and TechnologyEnvironmental Bioprocesses/Biotechnology and Chemistry, and Emerging ContaminantsSurface Waters: Watershed; Rivers and LakesCoastal and Offshore Processes
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Infrastructure Systems & Maritime Studies: Strategic Research
Development of sustainable infrastructures focusing on the development of underground space, urban infrastructure and transport systems, and maritime
Faculty Profile• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
& Surveying
• Construction Management
• Maritime Studies
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Structures & Mechanics: Research Strategy
• Adopts a multi-disciplinary approach across School to address and mitigate problems in our built environment caused by natural and man-made disasters, urbanization, and depletion of natural resources
• Resilient and protective urban infrastructures
driven by the research groups:
Earthquake Engineering
Protective Technology
Fire and Building Engineering
Offshore and Steel Structures
Sensing and Monitoring
Sustainable Construction Materials
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Research Institutes & Centres
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Centre for Infrastructure Systems (CIS)
• R&D Focus: to work closely with agencies & industries to develop innovative technologies in areas of– Space creation: underwater city & reclamation– Green and smart construction materials– Urban Infrastructure construction and management– Underground transport networks
• Current projects– Underwater city (NRF) & Reclamation using soft materials (JTC)– Biocement (A*star) & Recycle aggregate materials (BCA)– Infrastructure systems for mega projects (NTU)
* CIS formed by combining the former• Centre for Transportation Studies• Geotechnical Research Centre• Centre for Advanced Construction Studies
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Maritime Research Centre (MRC)
ShippingLogisticsCommunicationTransportation
New MethodsAlternativeMaterials
Safe Operation / Navigation
Maritime Technology Marine Environment
Reclamation Reuse / Recycling
ResourceAllocation
EducationTraining
TechnologyExchange
Bridging maritime industry and research communities
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Mindef–NTU Protective Technology Research Centre (PTRC)
Established 1998: spearheads research for advanced protective technology & homeland security
Core Capabilities• Soil & Rock Dynamics• Multi-hazards analysis• Computational Mechanics
Strategic Research• Explosive storage safety / underground technologies and rock
engineering – dual-use technologies (Jurong Rock Cavern)• Multiple-Hazards Protection of Infrastructure Systems
– Protective technology for sustainable urban infrastructure systems against extreme man-made and natural events
– Safety and security as components of infrastructure sustainability
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NTU-JTC Industrial Infrastructure Innovation Centre (NTU-JTC I3C)
Established in Aug 2011 to promote the growth and development ofeconomically viable and sustainable industrial infrastructure solutions inthe areas of:
• Reclamation & Marine Infrastructure• Sustainable Infrastructure• Underground Infrastructure• Infrastructure Systems & Materials
Some Current Projects:• Mobile treatment facility for contaminated marine sediments• Water quality simulations• Vanadium‐redox flow batteries for energy storage in buildings• Cavern layout & Shaft design optimization• Use of precast concrete for pavement and substation construction
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Nanyang Centre for Underground Space (NCUS)NCUS was established in December 2011, to lead Singapore’s deep undergrounddevelopment efforts. NCUS aims to provide sustainable technology solutions forunderground space creation by:• Conceptualizing, planning and undertaking feasibility studies for large scale
deep underground space utilization in Singapore in coordination with nationalministries and agencies.
• Leading technology development and innovation for underground spacedevelopment at the national and international scene.
• Establishing a broad‐based education and research platform at NTU in the areaof underground space technology and sustainable development, in line with theNTU’s Sustainable Earth Peak.
Nanyang Centre for Underground Space (NCUS)Interdisciplinary nature of
underground space technology
Civil engineering, construction technology
Environment engineering, sustainability
Architecture,urban planning,
mobility
Geothe
rmal en
ergy,
resources
engin
eerin
g Geology, earthquake engineering
Safety and risk, protective technology
Law, economics, sociology,
engineering design
Information technology, system
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SPACE CREATION & UTILIZATION
Interdisciplinary thrusts:• Self-powered sensing and monitoring system
• Climate impact on space utilisation• Complexity and system resilience
• Social and economic impact
Underground dimension thrust: Underground Space
Development
Air dimension thrust: Land intensification through functional bridging structures
Coastal dimension thrust:
Coastal and Maritime Infrastructure Space
Creation and Utilisation
Overall objective: Urban space creation and utilisation
Sustainable Urban Living @ CEEDevelopment of Usable Space
Nanyang Institute for Usable Space (NIUS)
Nanyang Centre for Underground Space (NCUS)
Maritime Research Centre
(MRC)
Centre for Infrastructure Systems (CIS)
Complexity Modeling Group
(CRG)
Sensing and Monitoring
Group (SMG)Climate Impact
Group (CIG)Maritime Studies
Group (MSG)
Sustainable Urban Living @ CEE
Sustainable Urban Waste Management for 2020Community as a Renewable Resource Recovery Centre.
Massive Floating Cities for the Millennium A series of massive floating cities along the east coast or connecting the southern islands of Singapore.
Improve Urban Typologies & Design Features Solutions to mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect, urban and infrastructure designs that integrate amenities and accessibility, responsive and dynamic transportation systems.
Social and Behavioural StudiesDesigns, technologies and socio-behavioural solutions for higher density living, floating structures and underground spaces.
Integrated Urban Systems
Environment and Water Sustainable Development Resilient Systems
NRF CRP Program for Underwater City
NEUSpace Method‐2: Underwater city built using seawalls
NEUSpace Method‐1: Create space below and land above
Main Advantages:1) No longer need a large amount of fill materials for land reclamation;2) Offers a new style of living or recreation – going underwater;3) Offers efficient and cost‐effective approach for usable space creation and utilization;4) The underwater structures can also be part of a port or coastal/offshore storage;5) They can act as coastal protection and offer an integrated solution to potential sea level rise;6) The underwater structures can also be designed to harvest wave energy;
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Usable Space – Offshore/Coastal
Bio-fouling, splash zones, etc
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Competitive Research Program (CRP) Grant –Sustainable Urban Waste Management for 2020
NRF CRP Program - A: Communities as renewable resource recovery centers
• Technical Disclosure: Source separation toilet with vacuum system (61/663,978, filed on 25/06/2012)
• US Patent: Source separation toilet system and toilet bowl for use in such a system (application number PCT/SG2013/000256) (submitted on 19/06/2013)
Potential Partner• Splendour Corporation Pte Ltd (in discussion)
No-mix vacuum
toilet
Urine for nutrients recovery through
struvite precipitation and air stripping
Co-digestion of food waste and
brown water
Material and
energy
Integrated Mobile Decentralized Urban Resource Recovery (DUR2) system
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NRF CRP Program - B: Wastewater treatment plant as an urban eco power station
Urban Eco Power Station
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Usable Space - Underground
Digital rock engineering • Efficient site investigation methods.• Geological feature detection during excavation.• Geological model updating.
Ground water control• Effective pre and post grouting techniques.• New grouting materials.• Cost-effective water-proofing design.
Construction Technology• Use of robotics/machinery to improve productivity.• Multi-phase drill/blast design.
Impact of underground development• Fire safety.• Environmental impact.• Social/psychological impact.
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Underground Road System (URS) in Singapore
Sustainable Ventilation System
for URS
Road Tunnel Environment
Car following models
Driver Perception
Driver behaviour
Car following behaviour
Traffic flow models Accidentology
Driving Simulator
Lighting, cross section, wall texture, signage, length, etc.
Research Positions(Research Fellows/Research Associates/PhD Students)
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Useful Information:http://www.cee.ntu.edu.sg/Research/Pages/ResearchPos.aspx
Brief description: The main objective of this proposal is to develop a research program that would pave the way for developing sustainable urban waste management solutions for 2020. The research outcomes are expected to bring long term environmental, economical and social benefits to Singapore and eventually the rest of the world. To achieve the main objective, the following three research subprograms are proposed:
Subprogram A: Communities as renewable resource recovery centresSubprogram B: Wastewater treatment plants as urban eco power stations
Research manpower needs: • 6 RFs/post‐docs• 9 RAs/POs
Contact person: Assoc Prof Jing‐Yuan Wang ([email protected])
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NRF CRP PROGRAM: Sustainable Urban Waste Management for 2020
Revised leaching criteria
Land use, restrictions, & monitoring protocols
Utilization approachGuideline
Protocols
Standard
Sampling & testing protocols
Interim leaching criteria
Final Environmental
Guideline
Interim Environmental
Guideline
Grate siftings Boiler ashGrate ash
Economizer ash APC residuesESP ash
IA products
Upgraded IAIAMSW
MRF
W-t-E
Sampling
Characterization Leaching
Upgrading
Verification tests
Engineering study
Utilization
Leaching Leaching
After lifespan
Monitoring
Evaluation
• Establish Singapore leaching standard for IBA utilization
Year 1
Year3
IPF-IBA: Developing Singapore’s environmental guideline for the utilization of MSW IBA in land reclamation (2013-2016)
Potential Partners
• Sembcorp (in discussion)• NewEarth Pte Ltd (in discussion)
Deliverables•Compile and evaluate the worldwide data on IBA utilization and build a state‐of‐the‐art bibliographic database
•Establish uniform protocols for Singapore IBA sampling and full characterization, including physical, chemical and leaching property tests
•Study IA leaching behavior and its influencing factors; devise and conduct leaching tests to assess the environmental impacts of different utilization scenarios
•Conduct ecotoxicological study and human health risk assessment based on the potential risks from trace element leaching
Contact: Associate Prof Jing‐Yuan WANG ([email protected])
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Fermentor
PHA‐accumulating microbe
PHA granule
Step 2Step 1
N2
Pyrolysis system
Condenser
Pyrolytic oil
Biodegradable PHA material
Technical Disclosure
1.Recovery of terephthalic acid (TA) from waste Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) through hydrothermal conversion with heat recovery system (submitted for filing)
2.Multi‐fermentor design to maximize styrene utilization for biomass and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material formation (submitted for filing)
ETRP1: Conversion of municipal plastic waste into an innovative polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material (2010-2013)
Potential Partner
• G5 Manufacturing (Singapore) Pte Ltd (in discussion)
TD1
Plastic waste
TD2
Contact: Associate Professor Jing‐Yuan WANG ([email protected])
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Brief description: The project investigate heavy metal leaching mechanism and immobilization in a novel material derived from solid wastes.
Research manpower needs: 1 RF/post‐doc (up to 36 months)
Requirements:• The applicant should have a PhD degree in a reputational university or institute.• The applicant shall be self‐motivated, with a strong independent and cooperative working capability.• The candidate should have a PhD degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering or materials engineering, and with research experiences on waste characterization, metal leaching analysis and use of advanced analytical equipments such as FESEM, XRD and ICP.
• Experience of using equilibrium speciation models for analysis of metal speciation is an added advantage.
• The position is available on 1st of February 2014 until filled.
Contact person: Assoc Prof Lim Teik Thye ([email protected])
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ETR PROGRAMME: A novel approach to reutilize incineration bottom ash (IBA) for civil engineering applications
Project Description:The main objective of this proposal is to develop an alternative approach for the intensification oflow‐density developments by reclaiming the air space via the use of a new structural form of buildingcalled functional bridging buildings. The functional bridging building will generate new and livablespace by building across while many problems associated with conventional tall buildings orskyscrapers development could be alleviated.
Positions available: Up to 3 RF/Post‐doc for up to three years
Requirements: A good PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering/Steel Structures. Practical experiencesin modelling steel structures, steel structures construction, and long span structures are desirable.
Contact: A/Prof Chiew Sing Ping ([email protected]) or A/Prof Lee Chi King ([email protected])
MND SUL Project: Intensification of Low-Density Developments - Functional Bridging Buildings
Performance
Development density
Low rise buildings
Tradition tall buildings/ Skyscrapers
Height/Occupant density/Energy to build/
Functional Bridging Structures
Energy per occupant
Overall sustainability
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MND SUL Project: GeoBarrier System for Use in Underground Structure
Project DescriptionIn this project, a new slope protection system using recycled materials will be developed toform a GeoBarrier System that can potentially remove the need to construct such undergroundretaining walls and protect the exposed slope against rainfall‐induced failure. This GeoBarrierSystem will be tested in underground space with steep and deep slopes. It can thus allow HDBto build underground car parks more cost‐effectively, and free up at‐grade space for social andcommunity facilities.
Research manpower required• 1 number of RFs/post‐docs • 2 number of RAs/POs• 2 number of PhD students
ContactProf Harianto Rahardjo ([email protected])
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Project DescriptionResearch projects are in the areas of building management, HVAC design and hygiene, indoorenvironmental quality, human exposure. The focus will cover sampling, monitoring and andmodeling.
Requirements• PhD/Master/Bachelor with good honours in a relevant discipline from a recognized university• With strong expertise in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical
engineering, and other related areas (e.g. medical, statistics, and others)• Highly motivated and research oriented• Able to work independently and assist junior researchers• Fluent verbal and written communications in English• Strong publication record, experience in industry R&D projects and teaching will definitely be
an added advantage
ContactAssistant Professor Victor CHANG ([email protected])
Research Area:Building Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality
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Research Area:Transportation and Environmental Quality
Project DescriptionResearch projects are in the areas of environmental quality, impact assessment, traffic management, and urban planning. The focus will cover sampling, monitoring and modeling.
Requirements• PhD/Master/Bachelor with good honours in a relevant discipline from a recognized university• With strong expertise in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical
engineering, and other related areas (e.g. medical, statistics, and others)• Highly motivated and research oriented• Able to work independently and assist junior researchers • Fluent verbal and written communications in English• Strong publication record, experience in industry R&D projects and teaching will definitely be
an added advantage
ContactAssistant Professor Victor CHANG ([email protected])
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Research Area: Shipping and Port
Project DescriptionResearch projects are in the areas of shipping, port and maritime logistics. The focus is primarilyon management and modeling.
Requirements• PhD/Bachelor with good honours in a relevant discipline from a recognized university for
Research Fellow and Project Officer position respectively• Master degree holders can also apply for Project Officer position• With strong expertise in shipping/ port/ maritime logistics/ supply chain management,
particularly in quantitative methods• Highly motivated and research oriented• Able to work independently and assist junior researchers• Fluent verbal and written communications in English• Strong publication record, experience in industry R&D projects and teaching will definitely
be an added advantage
ContactAssistant Professor Jasmine Siu Lee Lam ([email protected])
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Research Area:Computational Underground Rock Engineering
Project DescriptionNumerical analysis on the stability and deformation of underground rock excavations.
RequirementsApplicant should have some background in rock mechanics and rock engineering, iscomfortable with numerical modeling using computer programs FLAC3D and 3DEC, and havea reasonable command of English.
ContactAssociate Professor Low Bak Kong ([email protected])
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Research Area: Geopolymerization of Marine Clay into Green Construction Material
Project Description
The recent RFP on “Transforming Excavated Soft Materials into Alternative Reclamation Fill”from JTC highlighted the importance and interest of converting industrial wastes into usefulmaterials; in particular, soft materials, such as marine clay and mud generated fromexcavation, tunnelling and dredging works carried out locally. These soft materials havepoor engineering properties and would usually be disposed off since they are unsuitable forconstruction and reclamation uses. However, if treated, their engineering properties can beimproved/modified for use as an alternative reclamation fill material or even constructionmaterial. This proposal is a pioneer study on converting marine clay into a greenconstruction material through the geo‐polymerization process. In this preliminary research,we will look into the chemical and physical properties of local marine clay and exploremethods of geo‐polymerization to convert marine clay into a useful construction material.
Contact
Assistant Prof Yang En‐Hua ([email protected])
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Project DescriptionThis project aims at developing a system for long term structural health monitoringand damage prognosis using smart sensors such as piezo‐impedance transducers andfibre optic sensors. Damage assessment and prognosis methods will be incorporatedinto the system for structural performance evaluation.
Positions available and requirements• 1 RF/Post‐doc – good PhD in Civil Engineering• 2 PhD students – good first degree in Civil Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
ContactProfessor Soh Chee Kiong ([email protected])
Research Area: Structural Health Monitoring& Damage Prognosis Using Smart Sensors
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Project Description:This project aims at developing efficient harvesters to harness the ambient vibration energy usingpiezoelectric materials. The harvested energy will be used to power the wireless sensors for long‐term, autonomous, and real‐time structural health monitoring.
Position:PhD student
Requirements:Good 1st degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering;Master degree is an advantage
ContactAssoc Prof Yang Yaowen ([email protected])
Research Area: Vibration Energy Harvestingfor Wireless Structural Health Monitoring
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Project DescriptionThe aim of the project is to develop a fast running tool or software to aid engineers in predicting theexplosive hazards from Earth Covered Magazines (ECM) through numerical simulation based onsound material models and appropriate numerical techniques to better understand and quantifythese hazards.
Positions available: Up to two 2 RF/Post‐doc for up to two years
Requirements: A good PhD in Civil Engineering/Computational Mechanics, knowledge and experiencein modelling concrete structures subject to explosive loading/fragments desirable.
Contact: Prof Fan Sau Cheong ([email protected]) or A/Prof Lee Chi King ([email protected])
Research Area: Prediction of Explosive Hazardsfrom Earth Covered Magazines (ECM)
Soil coverAccidental detonation
Debris flight
ECM Break‐up
Range of Inhabited Building Distance
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Research Area: Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology
Project DescriptionTo experimentally study the quasi‐static and dynamic mechanical properties of rock for underground cavern and tunnel engineering application. To work on state‐of‐the‐art rock mechanics test facilities including MTS triaxial test system, acoustic emission detection system, OMAX water abrasive jet, direct shear test, Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar, petrographical polarizing microscope.
Position: PhD student
Requirements: Good first degree and Master degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Geology or Geology. Proficient in designing and conducting rock mechanics tests, manipulating and interpreting laboratory data.
Contact: Assistant Professor WONG Ngai Yuen, Louis ([email protected])MTS uniaxialtesting facility
Direct shear testSplit Hopkinson Pressure Bar 56
Sustainable Construction Materials
Project Description:With the immensely emphasized importance of addressing sustainability and minimizing theenvironmental impacts of the construction industry, the sustainability credentials of constructionmaterials are increasingly becoming more important. Currently produced at a rate of >3 Bt/year,Portland cement (PC) is the most widely used construction material in the world, whereas thisproduction rate is expected to double by the middle of the century. The production of cement isresponsible for 5‐7% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions, presenting a great potential for improvement.
This research project will focus on identifying various solutions to reduce the overall environmentalimpacts of PC through three main initiatives: (i) partial cement replacements with low carbonmaterials, industrial by‐products and wastes, (ii) improving the overall energy efficiency with the useof alternative raw materials, recycled components and low‐energy production methods, and (iii)development of new cement formulations with lower energy consumption and carbon footprints.
Contact: Dr Cise Unluer ([email protected])
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Brief description: 1. Develop a novel approach for flood resiliency analysis. 2. Combine detailed engineering flood models accounting for the often highly complex
city’s drainage network with future rainfall scenarios under climate change as well as hydrological changes arising from urbanization, and with the results cast in terms of appropriately defined resiliency parameters for city planning.
Research manpower needs: 1 Research Fellow
Contact person: Asst Prof Qin Xiaosheng ([email protected])
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Research Area: Assessment of Urban Flood ResiliencyUnder Present and Future Scenarios
Brief description:Develop a combined downscaling and disaggregation methodology for building linkages between regional climate model (RCM) outputs and high‐resolution local weather data, and examining the related uncertainties.
The project outcomes could form the basis for an in‐depth hydrological climate‐change impact studies, and help enhance collaborative links to local scientific partners in Singapore.
Research manpower needs: 1 Research Fellow
Contact person: Asst Prof Qin Xiaosheng ([email protected])
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Research Area: Combined Statistical Downscaling and Disaggregation of Regional Climate Data
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Research Area: Pressure Retarded Osmosis (PRO) System Development
Brief description: This project is funded by government funding agency (EWI) to develop novel hollow fiber membranes for pressure retarded osmosis process that can be used for salinity gradient energy harvesting.
Research manpower needs: 4 Research Fellows/Research Associates
Contact person: Assoc Prof Wang Rong ([email protected])
Brief description: This project is funded by government funding agency (EWI) to develop novel MD membranes and membrane distillation crystallization process for water production and brine treatment.
Research manpower needs: 2 Research Fellows
Contact person: Assoc Prof Wang Rong ([email protected])
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Research Area: Brine Processing By Membrane Distillation Crystallization
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Research Area: A Novel Extractive Membrane Bioreactorfor Recalcitrant Organics Removal
Brief description: This project is funded by government funding agency (EWI) to develop novel membrane bioreactors (MBR) for recalcitrant organics removal in industrial waste water streams.
Research manpower needs: 4 Research Fellows/Research Associates
Contact person: Assoc Prof Wang Rong ([email protected])
