National University of Singapore. Faculty of Engineering An Overview

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1 National University of Singapore Faculty of Engineering An Overview

2 Profile Undergraduates: ~ 5,800 [~24,000 in NUS] Graduate students: ~ 2,700 [~7,200] Academic staff : ~ 300 [~1900] Research staff: ~ 340 Admin/support/lab staff: ~ Academic Departments/Divisions Undergraduate Degrees B.Eng. (full-time; 4 years): Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Engineering Science, Environmental, Electrical, Industrial & Systems, Materials, Mechanical Engrg. B.Tech. (part-time): Chemical, Electronics, Mechanical & Manufacturing, Industrial & Management Engineering Graduate degrees By coursework: Full-time M.Sc. 1-1½ years Part-time M.Sc. 2½ years By research: M.Eng. ~ 2 years Ph.D. ~ 4 years 2

3 Vision and Mission Vision A engineering school of global repute, with an Asian distinctive recognised for excellence in education, research and service Mission To nurture Engineer-Leaders with a global perspective and to lead in technology through high-impact research 3

4 The NUS Faculty of Engineering aims to be: ranked consistently among the top Engineering schools in the world a leading source of innovations in advanced engineering technologies and entrepreneurship recognised and sought-after for providing a high-quality educational experience 4

5 Global Ranking 11th among Technology & IT Universities by Times Higher Education Supplement (2008) 29th in Shanghai Jiaotong University ranking of Top 100 World Universities in Engineering/Technology and Computing (2008) 5

6 Enhancing Engineering Education Stretching students potential via a range of optional programmes Shaping a global mindset - Overseas Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) - NUS Overseas Colleges - Student Exchange Programme - Joint/Dual degree programmes with renowned partner universities Enriching learning through experience in: - Industrial Attachment - Vacation Internship Programme - Technopreneurship & Incubation Programme - Innovation Programme - UROP - Independent Work Programme 6

7 Strategic Research Initiatives Key areas identified as new pillars of Singapore s economic growth Environmental & Water Technologies; Interactive & Digital Media National effort on Biomedical and Life Sciences Bioengineering; Biomolecular & Pharmaceutical Engineering Manufacturing-based sectors covering Electrical, Mechanical, Materials and Industrial Engineering Nano- Materials, Devices and Systems; Polymer Electronics; Ultra Wideband-Enabled Sentient Computing Energy sector Offshore & Marine Engineering; Clean Energy Infrastructure Engineering Systems; Protective Engineering 7

8 Research Partnerships Attaining international reputation Research collaborations Staff/student attachments Visiting professorships Meeting national economic goals Joint projects Joint labs Research funding Expert panels NUS FoE (Dept/Divs + Res Centres/Labs Industry collaboration Joint labs Research funding Endowed chairs Technology licensing Start-ups Interaction within NUS Multidisciplinary research Sharing research infrastructure Science Medicine Computing Other faculties

9 Research Funding Period reported: 1 April March 2008 External Research Scholarships S$1,180,911 1% MOE Research Grants S$19,504,554 17% External Research Grants S$75,058,899 66% MOE Research Scholarships S$17,944,282 16% Research grants and scholarships awarded in FY2007/2008 (S$113,688,646) 9

10 Technology Commercialization & Patents Figures are cumulative Spin-off Companies Commercialised Products / Licensed Technologies Inventions Patented 2002 and before (as at 30 Nov)

11 Papers Published and Citations Ranking by Institute of Scientific Information Essential Science Indicators in 2007: - No. of papers published: 10th - No. citations: 20th Total no. of papers published - 2,591 ( ) - 1,846 ( ) Total no. of citations - 6,168 ( ) - 2,154 ( ) 11

12 Internationalisation Global partnerships an important and integral aspect of the Faculty s perspectives Currently, NUS has partnerships with over 300 overseas universities Consolidation of interactions with key partners to further strengthen relationships with collaborations on various fronts e.g. student exchange, double/joint degree programmes, research attachments, research collaborations, joint appointments, etc. 12

13 Latest Initiatives

14 Design-Centric Curriculum Aims to nurture engineer-leaders to solve complex and multidisciplinary problems Employment of problem-based design-centric modules Emphasis on linkage between fundamental principles and design-focused projects/modules Integrated design curriculum from component to systems level Culture of collaborative learning and innovation Opportunities for multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural interactions Participation in competitions 14

15 Global Engineering Programme (GEP) To be launched in 2009 Exposes outstanding students to multi-disciplinary research Incorporates direct progression to a Masters degree at a top overseas partner university Leads to 2 degrees: - B.Eng from NUS - Masters degree from a partner university 15

16 Integration of Research Strengths for Impact Identification of strategic research themes Leveraging on existing strengths within Faculty Capitalising on availability of related expertise and opportunities in other disciplines within NUS Proposed Engineering Design and Innovation Centre to establish culture of interaction and collaboration among staff and students 16

17 Research Themes to Integrate Expertise Theme: Engineering in Medicine - Focuses on technologies needed to address medical challenges in Singapore and the region - Leverages on existing thrusts in Bioengineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Theme: Future Transportation Systems - Focuses on designing a marine transportation system relevant to Singapore s maritime, offshore and tourism industries - Builds on experience from FSAE Race Car and Eco-car projects 17

18 Research Themes to Integrate Expertise Theme: Smart Cities - Focuses on technologies that will enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of urban living - Builds on Singapore s success in infrastructure development, implementation and management of systems and policies Others: Offshore Engineering - To support Singapore s offshore engineering industry Sustainability - Engineering aspects of climate change, energy systems and the environment 18

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