Assistant Professor Kang Hao Cheong and his team discovered that chaotic switching for quantum coin Parrondo's games has similar underlying ideas to encryption. They found that using pre-generated chaotic sequences enhances the work, making it easier to invert the encrypted message to obtain the original state.
A novel hybrid acoustophoresis and dielectrophoresis technology has been developed for precise sorting of submicron bioparticles, including extracellular vesicles. The technology uses simultaneous acoustic and electric force fields to separate EVs with high purity and efficiency.
Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have designed an ultralow power artificial synapse for next-generation AI systems. The team's innovation uses a nanoscale deposit-only-metal-electrode fabrication process, achieving an all-time-low energy consumption of 1.8 pJ per pair-pulse-based synaptic event.
SUTD researchers develop sensor that assigns dirt score to areas based on visual and tactile analysis, allowing for more efficient exploration of complex spaces. The sensor is integrated with a smart algorithm that directs the robot to focus on areas with high dirt probability.
Researchers from SUTD discover a family of 2D semiconductors with Ohmic contacts, reducing electrical resistance and generating less waste heat. This breakthrough could pave the way for high-performance and energy-efficient electronics, potentially replacing silicon-based technology.
SUTD researchers developed a liquid metal antenna that can conform to soft biological tissues, addressing the mechanical mismatch at the tissue-device interface. The antenna demonstrated high wireless powering efficiency and stability under extreme deformations, making it suitable for implantable devices in hard-to-reach lesions.
SUTD researchers created a novel modeling technique to reduce risk of permanent device damage in resistive memory devices. The new toolkit can predict current accurately, improving prediction accuracy by around ten times.
Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design developed a novel approach to tailoring soft robots' mechanical properties. By integrating design optimisation and fabrication, they created customised robots that outperformed traditionally casted counterparts in swimming performance.
A study published in Nature Communications suggests that Southeast Asia can decouple electricity supply and environmental protection by embracing renewable technologies like solar energy. The research reveals that only 82% of planned dams are necessary, and halting construction would have minimal impact on electricity costs.
Photonic researchers successfully demonstrated a temporal compression system that can squeeze light in time by 11 times, allowing more data to be transmitted in a given time duration. This technology also enables the spectral compression of light, which could facilitate higher spectral densities and faster optical communications networks.
Researchers at SUTD use nanoscale 3D printing to create ultra-realistic 3D images with a maximum pixel resolution of 25,400 dpi. The high-resolution light field prints display autostereoscopic images that change appearance when viewed from varying angles.
SUTD researchers have developed a technology that tracks the impact of pollutants on aquatic microorganisms, measuring their swimming speed and movement within minutes. This method allows for rapid assessment of water quality and drinkability, making it suitable for underdeveloped regions without specialized equipment or chemicals.
Researchers from SUTD developed Automated Fibre Embedding (AFE) to produce complex fibre and silicone composite structures for soft robotics. The AFE approach enables high precision fabrication without manual user intervention.
The study reveals that the environment can have contrasting effects on localization in quantum systems, depending on the strength of disorder and interaction. This discovery suggests new ways to protect quantum devices from noise and potentially grant them novel properties.
Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design developed the largest range of silicone and epoxy hybrid resins for 3D printing wearable devices, biomedical equipment, and soft robotics. The new resins exhibit excellent interfacial toughness and mechanical properties.
Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design have developed a unique method to fabricate freeform structures of thermoplastics in microparticulate gels. This innovation uses immersion precipitation of polymer inks in microparticulate gels, enabling the creation of mechanically strong components without support materials.
Researchers at SUTD developed a new connection between exploration-exploitation trade-off in multi-agent AI systems and Catastrophe Theory. This discovery aims to improve the performance of AI systems, such as robotic space missions and healthcare management.
A SUTD study found that big droughts in the Greater Mekong region reduce hydropower production, leading to increased fossil fuel use and higher carbon emissions. The researchers suggest using mathematical models to coordinate water-energy operations and prepare contingency plans for droughts.
A team of researchers from NTU Singapore and SUTD has created a new way to create 'food inks' from fresh and frozen vegetables, preserving their nutrition and flavor. The method is expected to improve the eating experience for patients with swallowing difficulties, such as dysphagia.
The SUTD research team has developed a novel shape memory polymer resist for 4D printing, enabling submicron dimensions comparable to visible light wavelengths. This breakthrough allows for the exploration of new applications in nanophotonics and enables the creation of tunable photonic devices.
Researchers from SUTD developed a correlation-robust model of influence maximization, which assumes hidden correlations in influencers' behavior are detrimental to the company's interest. This model has computational benefits over traditional independent cascade models and can be used by practitioners to enhance network robustness.
Researchers used tree rings to reconstruct river discharge histories, finding that Asian rivers behave in a coherent pattern with large droughts and pluvial periods often occurring simultaneously. The study's findings have important implications for water management, particularly in countries with multiple river basins.
Researchers from SUTD and MIT developed a procedure to link large-scale assembly processes to molecular simulations, allowing them to study the movement and interactions of atoms and molecules. They successfully simulated a large-scale virus, M13, with nanoparticles for fifty nanoseconds, overcoming previous limitations.
Researchers at SUTD demonstrate high-resolution 3D waveguides guiding light in a spiral and air-bridge configuration, achieving low loss and high bandwidth. The 3D fabrication enables error-free optical transmission at high speeds and showcases the devices' suitability as low-loss waveguides.
Researchers from NTU and SUTD review recent efforts on 3D printing of spacers and membranes, highlighting its potential to reduce dead zones and mitigate membrane fouling. They also introduce 'hybrid additive manufacturing' as a process combining 3D printing with other methods for fabricating membranes.
Physicists have developed a new class of designer electrical system, topolectrical circuits, that can emulate complex physical behavior of crystalline solid materials. This innovation uses ubiquitous electrical components to create knots in momentum space, mimicking semimetals.
Researchers from SUTD analyzed strategies employed by countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for controlled movement, containment through border controls, and efficient testing to prevent transmission. The study emphasizes the importance of a collective global strategy to contain outbreaks effectively.
A team of researchers at SUTD and TTSH created a novel 3D printed non-metallic self-locking prosthetic arm that is more comfortable, flexible, and 20% cheaper than conventional prostheses. The patient's satisfaction with the new prosthesis was higher due to its improved fit, function, and comfort.
The study shows that a switching strategy between two losing strategies can lead to a winning outcome, alleviating suffering and preserving health and well-being. Three different switching rules are proposed, offering novel solutions to curb the spread of COVID-19 and future epidemics.
Researchers at SUTD developed a method to preheat gelatin ink, increasing its printing time and producing high-quality prints. The study found that preheated gelatin exhibited greater change in volume, allowing for size changes post-printing.
Researchers have identified 11 critical cyber vulnerabilities in SweynTooth technology, which affects at least 32 medical devices in Singapore. The Greyhound framework was designed to systematically sniff out security lapses in Bluetooth-enabled devices, with 90% of affected device manufacturers implementing preventive measures.
Researchers from SUTD developed a method to perform direct ink writing 3D printing of milk-based products at room temperature, maintaining nutrients. The team changed the rheological properties of the printing ink and demonstrated DIW 3D printing using cold-extrusion with powdered milk.
A Singapore-led collaboration created a hybrid simulator that maps complex phenomena of memristor memory technology with high accuracy. The simulator predicts transport behavior under various conditions, accounting for device characteristics and electron mobility, enabling more efficient designs.
Researchers utilized 3D printing technology to produce personal protective equipment, medical devices, and isolation wards on-demand, addressing supply chain disruptions. The digital versatility of 3D printing enabled swift mobilization of the technology in response to COVID-19 emergencies.
Researchers successfully regulated parameters to enhance cardiomyocyte production, overcoming limitations of embryoid body differentiation. The use of 3D printing enables precise control over stem cell differentiation, paving the way for bio-inspired approaches in regenerative medicine.
A new method allows for the creation of a complex network of microchannels in an extracellular matrix that resembles human tissues. Human endothelial cells were successfully cultured on the surface of the microchannel to form a tube mimicking blood vessels, achieving pulsatile flow under conditions of perfusion and stretch.
Researchers from SUTD and NTU developed insightful analyses of in vitro skeletal muscle tissue models, reviewing state-of-the-art bioengineering approaches for mimicking skeletal muscle tissues. Despite progress, challenges remain in replicating native muscle functionality, including proper innervation and vascularization.
Researchers from SUTD have developed a new material that increases the lifespan of rechargeable batteries using sodium ion technology. The breakthrough addresses the global shortage of lithium resources and enhances energy density, enabling more efficient power supplies for electronic products.
A research team from Singapore University of Technology and Design has discovered a new strategy to resolve contact resistance in 2D semiconductor devices. They found that an ultrathin film of Na3Bi can be used as a metal contact with low contact resistance, retaining the intrinsic electronic properties of 2D semiconductors.
Researchers from SUTD developed a simple method to fabricate reproducible planar microstructures of polysiloxane without changing its properties. The new approach, embedded ink writing (EIW), enables direct patterning of polysiloxane on different soft and rigid substrates.
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) exhibit remarkable mechanical properties at high temperatures and exceptional strength, ductility, and fracture toughness at cryogenic temperatures. Researchers reviewed the recent achievements in 3D printing of HEAs, validating laser-based techniques for producing high-quality products.
Researchers created a fast, precise and scalable method for individual nano- and submicron scale manipulation in acoustic fields using megahertz frequencies. The technology isolates submicron particles, enabling sorting, patterning and size-selective capture of nanoscale objects.
Researchers from SUTD and international partners developed a theoretical descriptor to quantitatively design PET-based fluorescence probes, accelerating biological research. The descriptor enables the accurate prediction and development of new fluorescent stains for live cell bioimaging.
Researchers found that active bilingualism protects against cognitive decline in older adults, improving executive control abilities. Bilingual individuals showed more efficient neural organization at language control regions, associated with better performance in goal maintenance and conflict monitoring tasks.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed critical pathologies in global systems, including overpopulation, globalization, and hyperconnectivity. These systemic conditions increase the risk of catastrophic failure, making it essential to address them through paradigmatic transformations.
Researchers at SUTD develop bioplastic production process using urban waste and bio-inspired engineering, enabling global adoption of sustainable manufacturing. The process reduces energy requirements and transportation costs, using abundant biological polymers like chitin and cellulose.
Researchers discovered that dormancy is a natural response to over-predation, allowing zooplankton to survive during food scarcity. Laying dormant eggs can aid population recovery, while regular eggs may not.
Researchers from SUTD develop a modularization approach to print microfluidic channels with greater intricacy and smaller channel dimensions. They demonstrate the efficacy of their approach by showing a substantial improvement in channel dimensions compared to conventional methods.
Researchers from SUTD and NTU create a new method for reversible 4D printing using just two materials. The process uses heat to change the shape of the material, which can then revert back to its original shape without human intervention.
A new computational clinical tool predicts osteoporotic vertebral fractures by analyzing patient-specific finite element analysis of functional spinal units from routine clinical scans. The method enables more accurate patient-specific analysis, paving the way for a spinal risk assessment tool and targeted early treatment strategies.