Fission nuclear energy is crucial for decarbonizing the global energy system due to its ability to produce reliable,

carbon-free electricity. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear fission emits no greenhouse gases
during operation, making it a key solution for achieving net-zero emissions. It provides a stable, scalable energy source to complement intermittent renewables like wind and solar.

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are transforming the nuclear energy landscape by addressing challenges of traditional large reactors. SMRs are more cost-effective, faster to deploy, and safer due to
their modular construction and passive safety features. Their smaller size and standardized design make them ideal for remote areas and regions with limited grid infrastructure. Additionally, SMRs
can adapt to fluctuating renewable energy output, enhancing grid stability.
Yi-Sheng (Eason) Improving material safety in small modular
99 MSE CoE [email protected]
Chen nuclear reactors
However, the adoption of nuclear energy and SMRs faces materials engineering challenges. Reactor materials must endure high temperatures, radiation, and corrosive environments over decades.
Innovations in advanced alloys, ceramics, and coatings are essential to prevent radiation-induced damage, embrittlement, and corrosion. Real-time monitoring and predictive modeling further
enhance safety.

By addressing these challenges, nuclear fission, including SMRs, can play a critical role in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future, offering reliable, emissions-free energy to meet global climate
goals.

The increasing demand for food and valuable biocompounds has triggered the search for novel and sustainable resources. Microalgae are a promising source of sustainable high-value nutrients.
Microalgae requires mainly water, nutrients and light at suitable intensity and wavelength to support its growth. The effect of different light plays a significant role in microalgal cultures and one
Influence of light sources and wavelengths on challenge is to observe how different light source can enhance or limit their photosynthetic efficiency and productivity. In this project, we will investigate the use of different light sources at different
100 CCEB CoS Chew Kit Wayne [email protected] https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/cris/rp/rp02121
the growth of microalgae* wavelengths to evaluate the growth and composition of microalgae culture. The photosynthetic efficiency of microalgae at different wavelength and light type used will be measured to understand
how changes in lighting can affect the growth and accumulation of functional compounds within the cells. The project will contribute to the development of a more sustainable approach by using
microalgae and its light-absorbing mechanism to naturally utilize CO2.

At the Institute for Digital Analytics and Science (IDMxS), we are developing diagnostic tools that can detect molecules and pathogens at very low abundance. So doing can enable early disease
detection and facilitate better healthcare outcomes. Central to our approach is to use a digital paradigm, where instead of making bulk measurements of a patient?s sample, we count individual
pathogens. The student will prove the superiority of our approach from a fundamental point of view. Employing concepts from information theory, the student will quantify improvements
Information theory of digital nanoparticle
101 EEE CoE Matthew Foreman [email protected] achievable in the digital diagnostic paradigm. Key tasks will include mathematical analysis of underlying detection statistics, and Monte Carlo simulations in Python.
diagnostic assays
This project is a great opportunity for a student who is interested in mathematics and informatics. The student will gain experience with a variety of statistical techniques, and they will have the
opportunity to contribute to the development and optimisation of new diagnostic tools that could have a significant impact on public health.

In this project, we focus on the integration of computer vision outputs with large language models to enhance feedback mechanisms in educational settings. Imagine using advanced computer vision
Integration of Computer Vision Outputs with techniques to analyze student actions and behaviors, and then leveraging powerful language models to provide insightful feedback to both students and teachers. This innovative approach aims to
102 NSSE NSSE Edwin Chng Large Language Models for Feedback in [email protected] personalize learning experiences, improve teaching strategies, and ultimately foster a more effective and engaging classroom environment. If you?re eager to make a tangible impact on the future of https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/cris/rp/rp02467
Educational Settings education and want to be at the forefront of AI-driven innovation, we invite you to apply. For more information and to apply, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest (no more
than a few sentences) to [email protected].
THIS PROJECT IS FOR A THREE-MONTH INTERNSHIP.

Cutaneous wound healing involves tightly regulated phases: inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling. In chronic wound infections, progression from the inflammatory to proliferative phase is
disrupted. Recent findings from the Kline-Thibault labs suggest that the unfolded protein response (UPR) plays a role in this impairment, triggered by wound-associated microbes like E. faecalis. We
Investigating host-pathogen interactions screened an E. faecalis transposon mutant library using a fibroblast reporter cell line, identifying 457 mutants with defects in UPR activation, primarily in carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid
103 SBS CoS Guillaume Thibault underlying UPR induction by E. Faecalis in [email protected] metabolism, and cell wall synthesis. www.thibaultlab.com
epithelial cells*
This project seeks an undergraduate intern to assist in verifying a subset of UPR-defective mutants in human keratinocytes, determining if they maintain their phenotype across species and cell
lineages. Additionally, the project will explore how pathogen recognition receptors (PRRs) contribute to UPR activation. The intern will screen UPR-defective mutants against HEK-Blue cells
expressing different PRRs to assess the link between PRR and UPR activation. siRNA inhibition of PRR pathways in keratinocytes will further clarify this relationship, potentially offering alternative
strategies to modulate UPR during wound healing.

Wireless charging has the potential to impact various industries, such as consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure. This project aims to develop
a novel approach to the magnetic core design for wireless charging inspired by the versatility of LEGO. The idea is to explore the applicability of LEGO's modular design philosophy to create
LEGO-Inspired Machine Learning Assisted customizable magnetic cores, which are expected to provide improved energy transfer efficiency and power density for inductive wireless charging systems. The project will involve in-depth research
104 EEE CoE Tang Yi [email protected]
Magnetic Core Design for Wireless Charging into magnetic field modelling techniques, new machine learning based magnetic core design methodologies, and the development of a prototype incorporating these concepts. Verification of the
prototype performance will be conducted through testing and comparison with existing solutions. By leveraging the LEGO concept, it is expected to achieve improved energy efficiency and power
density while reducing leakage flux and system costs.

Medical imaging data analysis is critical for the detection and management of diseases. It is however a tedious and time-consuming process that demands high levels of expertise from clinicians. The
research project introduces an innovative deep learning model leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), specifically utilizing the capabilities of the MedClip. (Contrastive Language?Image
LLMs for the Analysis of Medical Imaging
105 LKCMedicine LKCMedicine Yeo Si Yong [email protected] Pretraining) model to automate the analysis of medical scans. This model is adept at comprehending visual information and associating images with relevant textual data, enhancing interpretative https://medvisailab.github.io/research/
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accuracy. This work will involve models in areas such as region segmentation, image understanding, and text generation. This research will significantly alleviate the burden on radiologists by
automatic analysis of radiology data and reducing the costs associated with training large numbers of specialists in this field.

With the advance of artificial intelligence (AI), the emergence of Google Gemini and OpenAI Q* marks the direction towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). To implement AGI, the concept of
interactive AI (IAI) has been introduced, which can interactively understand and respond not only to human user input but also to dynamic system and network conditions. In this project, we explore
Large Language Models (LLMs) for Next
106 CCDS CCDS Dusit Niyato [email protected] an integration of Large Language Model (LLM) based IAI in networking. We will investigate the use of LLMs in enhancing network functionality, improving user experience, and promoting efficient https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/dniyato/
Generation Network Design
network management. We will also propose LLM-based network optimization framework, which consists of environment, perception, action, and brain units. We also design the pluggable large
language model (LLM) module and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) module to build the knowledge base and contextual memory for decision-making in the brain unit.

There is huge effort continuously to learn from nature. Mimosa pudica is a very common plant found in many Southeast Asia countries, including Singapore, and is best known for its responsive
Learning from Nature: Experimental analysis of
behaviour towards mechanical stimulation by touching its leaves. Therefore, the aim of this project is to grasp a better understanding of this unique plant by studying its response to mechanical https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1567539419307
107 MAE CoE Li Hua mechanical stimulation to the plant (Mimosa [email protected]
stimulation and its responsive behaviour via experimental work and data analysis. The project will include the following areas: (1) literature survey; (2) data analysis of experimental work done by 662
pudica) movement
others previously; (3) supplement experiment, if necessary.
Large AI models trained on vast amounts of data have shown promise of adaptability to small specialized tasks. New types of 'small' data generated from bioengineering research and emerging
Leveraging foundation AI models for technologies may also be interpretable by such foundation models, which could accelerate their pathway towards commercialization and adoption. The student will study modern fine tuning AI
108 CCEB CoS Liang Kaicheng [email protected]
interpreting small data from new technologies techniques on state of the art foundation models, and explore their relevance and translatability to new biomedical datasets. Note: medium-high proficiency and confidence in Python coding is
expected, and familiarity with machine learning fundamentals is preferred.
The selected candidate will participate in a project investigating how Singapore youths leverage social media in the search for peer support, coping strategies, and other methods for self-expression
and self-care in a world characterized by the increased entanglement of social media use and socioemotional health. There has been increased awareness of socioemotional distress and the need to
develop social support mechanisms in the wake of Covid-19. Social media are chosen as the context for the study because of their centrality in young people?s everyday lives, and because they
exemplify the significance of trend-based networked cultures, many of which function separate from, if not in resistance toward, what some young people see as conservative or frightening
healthcare institutions, cultures, and practices.
The project focuses on contemporary social and cultural practices facilitated through social media platforms such as Reddit, and Instagram. The selected candidate will work on collecting, analyzing,
James Patrick Leveraging social media to face socioemotional
109 SO HASS [email protected] and reporting data that identify the prevalent socioemotional health issues that youths in Singapore face today, as visible in social media content. Further, they will seek to understand how social
Williams challenges
media platforms afford help-seeking and/or help-giving practices. The research is grounded in the fields of symbolic interactionism and cultural sociology. Rather than rely on preexisting
psychological profiles or a priori sets of socioemotional conditions, the project is mapping the lived, empirical reality of young people?s socioemotional wellbeing as expressed in social media
content. The research project is framed within a naturalistic methodology, but the student may leverage both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques to investigate the
types of problems that young people commonly express, the types of solutions or ameliorative outcomes they seek, and the types of communicative/interactive practices in which they engage on
social media platforms.

Recently, Ng et al. (2020) proposed a comprehensive framework to redefine world class education/successful education and future-ready learner outcomes. The framework consists of four
dimensions. The first dimension is the three specific purposes of education articulated as development of learners for: learning, living, and lifework (Ng & Wong, 2020). The second dimension is the
importance of time continuum emphasizing that future readiness involves understanding history, meeting current knowledge standards, and preparing for future needs. The third focuses on the
contextual factors, including economic, social, and environmental considerations, which provide a backdrop for defining and understanding the specifics for the educational purposes described in
MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR
the first two dimensions. The fourth dimension, considered the most critical, involves practical applications such as leadership and management practices, teaching and learning methodologies,
110 AQ AQ David Ng Foo Seong DEFINING FUTURE-READY LEARNING [email protected]
community engagement, and research and inquiry activities. This multi-dimensional framework aims to ensure that Singaporean students are holistically prepared for future challenges.
OUTCOMES
Ng et al. (2020) redefined the word class education, stating that ?A successful education system is able to develop future-ready individuals who will continue to learn beyond graduation, take on
future lifework, and thrive in a changing society and environment.? The definition will need supporting evidence from each of the four dimensions. The project?s operational aim is to define future-
ready outcomes based on alignment and integration of the four dimensions.

In this project, students will use LLM techniques to solve database system problems, such as index selection, data integration, generating data dictionary, NLP2SQL, etc.

Requirements: This is a research project, and suitable for students who are interested in doing research, and are willing to take up challenges. You will need to read research papers and develop new
solution. It is necessary to be familiar with a programming language. You are also expected to commit time for the project.
111 CCDS CCDS Cong Gao Machine Learning and LLM for Databases [email protected] https://mlxdb.github.io/
?It is necessary to be familiar with a programming language.
?Some background on database and machine learning will be helpful

This project explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in predicting and optimizing steel properties during production. Steel's properties?such as strength, ductility, and
toughness?are influenced by numerous factors, including composition, temperature, and processing techniques. Traditional methods of predicting these properties can be time-consuming and
complex.
Yi-Sheng (Eason)
112 MSE CoE Machine learning in materials industry [email protected] In this project, you will apply machine learning algorithms to vast datasets from steel production, identifying patterns and correlations that influence final material properties. By accounting for key https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-651X/ad6fc0
Chen
parameters like chemical composition and processing conditions, you will participate in the development of predictive models that can accurately forecast steel properties, leading to more efficient
and cost-effective production processes.

This interdisciplinary project offers a unique opportunity to blend materials science with data science, equipping you with cutting-edge skills applicable to the future of industrial innovation.

Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are often referred to as "black-box" models because their inner workings can be difficult to interpret and understand. This lack of interpretability can be a
significant limitation, especially in critical applications where explanations of decisions are essential, such as medical diagnoses or legal contexts. Making CNNs more interpretable is an ongoing
113 EEE CoE Wang Lipo Making Artificial Intelligence More Interpretable [email protected] research area, and several techniques have been proposed to address this challenge. The student should (1) carry out a literature survey on existing work on the topic, (2) either download an existing https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/elpwang/
program or code a new program for an existing approach, and (3) attempt to improve the results by modifying the existing algorithm and/or combining existing algorithms.

This research project involves mapping the evolution of the historical drug trade in China by linking historical GIS to ancient texts, and thence using existing online drug name synonymy tools, to
Michael Stanley- Mapping the History of Chinese Materia Medica
114 HIS HASS [email protected] modern biodiversity and biochemistry data. This will link the geography and names from the historical tradition to the modern marketplace and future medical agriculture, as well as defend against https://www.polyglotasianmedicine.com/links
Baker to Modern Ecologies
potential harm to the world drug supply from climate change. Project foundation is well-established, as can be seen in the associated link.

My area of research focus is philosophy of mind, and I?m particularly interested in supporting projects from students on topics in the philosophy of memory.
Memory is a fundamental cognitive faculty. Without it, a creature would be unable to learn from its past and unable to reliably anticipate its future. The pertinence of memory for big questions
concerning personal identity, knowledge, or moral responsibility indicate its importance. It is crucial for us to have a full understanding of memory, its role, and its relation to faculties such as
imagination, an understanding grounded in psychology but which is also philosophically sensitive. And yet it is only in the last decade or so that memory has become a sustained focus for analytic
philosophy in the way that perception or language have long been. So the philosophy of memory is quickly becoming an active and exciting area of inquiry.
In my own current work I am especially interested in (i) the relationship between memory and reference, and (ii) memory errors. Episodic memory is a system that enables us to consciously `relive?
specific events from our personal past. For example, one might remember making coffee this morning and sensorily recall what it was like to hear the kettle reach a boil or to smell the coffee
grounds. Success in such cases will require two things. First, something must `fix? or determine that one?s memory is about that particular event, rather than, say, a similar event the previous day.
Memory successes and memory errors: A new
115 PL HASS James Openshaw [email protected] Second, one?s memory must be suitably accurate. Though these observations are simple, what we might call the reference-fixing and accuracy conditions of remembering remain obscure. Existing www.jamesopenshaw.com
philosophical framework
theories face major challenges. The thriving work on memory in philosophy and the sciences requires new approaches to these issues. In part, this is because memory systems, like all systems, can
break down or malfunction, and do so in revealing ways.
Confabulation is a symptom of various neuropathologies in which the patient reports having a memory of an event which did not occur (or occurred at a different stage in their life). A full picture of
memory requires us to understand memory systems not only when they properly function but also when they fail. And, while philosophers have largely assumed that confabulations are defective,
there are reasons to think the story is more complicated, and that confabulations can, along some dimensions, be successful or adaptive. For instance, they may refer to genuine events or places in
the patient?s past, although the events or places are mischaracterised. If so, we will need either a new theory of reference or a new theory of confabulation, for existing theories predict that the two
phenomena should be incompatible.
I would be very happy to work with students interested in philosophical questions concerning memory, reference, imagination, confabulation, and related phenomena.

This research aims to provide a comprehensive meta-analysis of vulnerabilities and attack vectors in machine learning (ML) models, with a particular emphasis on the role of explainable AI (XAI) in
enhancing or compromising security. As ML systems are increasingly deployed in critical applications, understanding their security risks is of paramount importance. While numerous studies have
explored specific attacks such as adversarial examples, data poisoning, and model inversion, there remains a need for a unified analysis that identifies patterns across different attack types and
defense mechanisms. Additionally, the impact of model explainability on security remains a contentious topic; some argue it could expose models to new risks, while others believe it enhances
transparency and helps detect attacks.
Research Objectives:
Meta-Analysis of Vulnerabilities, Attack Vectors, 1.Meta-Analysis of Vulnerabili es and A ack Vectors: This will involve analyzing trends, iden fying commonali es and differences across a ack types, and evalua ng the effec veness of various
116 EEE CoE Chang Chip Hong and the Role of Explainability in Machine [email protected] defense mechanisms.
Learning Security 2.Impact of Explainability on Security: To inves gate how explainability affects ML security by surveying the literature and conduc ng experiments. This aspect will explore whether explainable AI
methods introduce new vulnerabilities or help in defending against attacks.
3.Suppor ng Analysis of Defense Mechanisms and Privacy-Preserving Techniques: To provide a supplementary review of defense strategies against adversarial a acks and privacy-preserving
methods, highlighting their effectiveness and limitations.
Expected Contribution:
This study will provide a holistic view of the current state of ML security, revealing under-explored vulnerabilities and proposing a roadmap for future research that balances the trade-offs between
explainability and security.

This project delves into the innovative application of meta-learning in few-shot object detection. Traditional object detection algorithms typically require large annotated datasets for training,
limiting their applicability in scenarios where labeled data is scarce or costly to acquire. Meta-learning offers a promising solution by enabling models to generalize from a few examples and adapt
quickly to new object classes with minimal training data. In this project, we aim to investigate the effectiveness of meta-learning techniques in enhancing the performance of few-shot object
117 EEE CoE Wang Lipo Meta-Learning for Few-Shot Object Detection [email protected] https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/elpwang/
detection systems. The student will explore one or two meta-learning approaches tailored to the unique challenges of few-shot learning in object detection. By developing and evaluating meta-
learning-based object detection models, this project seeks to provide insights into the practical benefits and limitations of applying meta-learning in this domain.

Metal complexes supported by unusual boron Complexes consist of metal and ligands, and the nature of the metal complexes highly relies on the property of the ligands. Recently, we have developed an entirely new ligand system based on
118 CCEB CoS Rei Kinjo [email protected] https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/rkinjo/publication.html
cluster ligands boron cluster. By incorporating metal onto the ligands, in this project, we will develop a series of unprecedented metal complexes and investigate their catalytic activity.

This research investigates a novel approach to recycling metallic lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using a selective lithium-ion conducting membrane. The project aims to develop a
Metallic Lithium Recycling from Spent Lithium- specialized membrane that selectively allows lithium ions to pass through while blocking other contaminants, enabling the efficient recovery of high-purity metallic lithium. By optimizing this
119 NSSE NSSE Edison Ang Huixiang ion Batteries via Selective Lithium-ion [email protected] membrane-based process, the research seeks to address the growing need for sustainable battery recycling methods, reduce environmental impact, and promote the circular economy in lithium-ion https://www.edisonangsg.com/
Conducting Membrane battery technology. This innovative technique could significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of lithium recovery from spent batteries.

Vibrio cholerae has a complex life history where it can move from marine to fresh water sources, and opportunistically infect humans. Much of its life is spent associated to particles in marine
environments and it is known to attach to chitin, a common polymer in marine invertebrates. V. cholerae is found associated with microalgae and this association is poorly understood. We
Rebecca Josephine Microalgae as a marine resovoir for Vibrio
120 SBS CoS [email protected] hypothesis that V. cholerae is associated with a specific group of microalgae, diatoms, in which some species are known to have chitin in their outer surface. This project aims test if V. cholerae can https://www.caselabntu.com/
Case cholerae*
specifically associate with microalgae with chitin compared to those without chitin. This will be done in our co-culturing system we have developed. In addition, you will have the opportunity to
explore mutants deficient in attachment and chemotaxis to chitin and use microscopy to identify changes in host colonisation associated with localisation to chitin.