Core Competencies

The NM TDC aims to develop core competencies in advanced materials such as functional electro-ceramics, polymers, composites, dental and bone materials, and other smart materials covering electronic, semiconductor, structural and biomedical applications.

TDC-NM’s technical scope includes scientific and technical knowledge pertaining to:

• Materials characterization and failure analysis
• Synthetic chemistry
• Composite formulation (Encapsulation and vacuum infusion)
• Ceramic sensor fabrication (Sputtering and spin coating processes)

Core Capabilities

SAS has 15 academic staff with skills and experience in the field of materials science. The scientific expertise and experience includes the diverse fields of biomaterials, electronic materials, adhesive materials and synthetic chemistry.

With the development of the DMTS, a significant portion of SAS’s developmental budget had been committed to build the technical lab capabilities in materials science. This growth is enhanced by external funding obtained through Tote board grants.

A joint RP-NTU Materials Science laboratory will be developed in Pod W5. NTU has indicated their commitment to provide equipment to establish the joint laboratory. Discussions are underway to formulate joint research projects. The linkage with NTU materials science will augment the technical capabilities of the school in the domain of materials science.