Issue 12, Oct 2007

 


Stage set for ISNM-5 to take place
Stage Set for 5th International Nanomanufacturing Symposium- NRF Chairman to be Guest of Honour

The 5th International Symposium on Nanomanufacturing, to be hosted in Singapore for the first time, will have National Research Foundation Chairman and former Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Dr Tony Tan as Guest of Honour.


First SMA-2 Graduates with Dual Degrees

The first SMA-2 Graduate Fellowship recipients have graduated with two prestigious Masters– one from MIT and the other from NUS or NTU. Catch the highlights, interviews and video clips of the ceremony here.


Alumnus Donny Soh's digital marketing success

SMA entrepreneur Donny Soh’s digital marketing venture counts big names such as O&M and ExxonMobil as clients. Read about the secrets of his success and how the fledging company turned profitable within a year.


SMA academics, researchers and staff gather to chart the future

The SMA academic and research community gathered at the 5th SMA Retreat to gear up for challenges and opportunities ahead. Find out more about the alliance’s plans in education, research and industry outreach.


We've heard about robots helping humans but how about humans helping robots? This issue features two articles on AR that explore how human intuition can be used in industrial assembly line design, offering manufacturers a cost-effective 'ARMADA' of options.


Can the human assist augmented reality robots?
 

The spotlight for this issue's research is on nanocrystals as semiconductors. 3 SMA researchers explore novel properties of AlGaInP, ZnO and Ge-based nanostructures for more precise engineering of lasers, solar cells and other electronic or optoelectronic devices.


SMA's students of various nationalities gathered to celebrate what's known as the 'Mooncake' or 'Lantern' festival at the Singapore Chinese Gardens, which was turned into a fairy tale- like setting.

Nanocrystals for More Efficient Optoelectronic and more...
 
Students gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

Orientation fun at Sentosa for new intake


SMA welcomed the new 07/08 batch of students with orientation activities that saw them criss-crossing the island of Sentosa in a race that even tested their engineering skills with straws. Don't miss the wonderful pictures and hilarious video clips.


7th SMAAC Management Committee elected


The 7th SMA Alumni Club Management Committee has been elected. The new President Paul Ni Yang outlines his vision and goals, as outgoing President Kek Sei Wee bows out with his parting shot.


 

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