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A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE FOR NTU ALUMNI
JUNE 2014
ISSUE 88
College of Science Moving Up Again!
The Making of NTU - My Story
Exploring the wonders of science East Meets West
at NTU Successful Wealth Management
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President 02
Professor Bertil Andersson Message from the President
校长寄语
Director, Alumni Affairs
Mr Soon Min Yam
Cover Story Alumni Connect 04 14
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NTULINK EDITORIAL TEAM
Discovering Science at NTU Farming fun!
Editor-in-Chief
Ms Sadia Roohi
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ON CAMPUS The future of education
Editor (Chinese)/Writer
Ms Danqing Liu
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Moving up again! An evening with friends
Contributors
Ms Bai Lifang
Mr Diong Kim Jun
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The Making of NTU – My Story Alumni Happenings
Ms Poh Sook Sun
Ms Serena Tan 14 36
Dr Vinay Kalia Moving towards greater sustainability Celebrating the good times!
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commitment to delivering excellence in teaching, research more LKCMedicine scientists – LKCMedicine Vice-Dean 这些排名指数表明了南大通过持续加强我们的学术课程，并
and innovation. for Research Professor Philip Ingham FRS, Professor of 拓展更广和更加创新的相关课程来实现我们在全球科研的成
Structural Biology Daniela Rhodes FRS and Professor of 就。
In April this year, NTU won the Green Mark Champion Metabolic Diseases Walter Wahli.
Award – Singapore’s top accolade for sustainable building 今年的四月南大获得了绿色建筑标志奖 - 新加坡对生态建筑
design – from the Building and Construction Authority for We are establishing the Centre for Research and 的顶级奖项 - 该表彰我们在环境可持续发展成就的奖项来自
our achievements in environmental sustainability. This award Development in Learning (CRADLE) which will focus 新加坡建设局，而这也是我们发展的五个卓越高峰之一。我
speaks volumes about our commitment to sustainability on research on the best learning practices specific to 们在可持续发展的研究上是公认的领导者，并获得了本地区
which is the pinnacle of NTU’s five multi-disciplinary Peaks Singapore’s tertiary education sector. CRADLE will seek 十二亿新元的竞争性研究资金。
of Excellence. The University is a recognised leader for to better understand through research, evaluation and
sustainability research, having attracted more than $1.2 development, how to educate students in the 21st century 我们还把我们的校园变成了世界上最环保的校园之一。通过
billion in competitive research funding in the area. skills in today’s technologically-rich learning environment. 新开展的“绿色校园”计划，南大和新加坡经济发展局以及
裕廊集团合作，目标是在2020年减少35%的能量和水的使
In line with NTU’s sustainability efforts, we are transforming Our partnerships are expanding globally. Last month, NTU
用量。
our campus into one of the most environmentally friendly signed two agreements which will see greater collaboration
university campuses in the world. Through the newly with researchers in France. Through our joint lab CINTRA,
南大通过注资三千万新元的3D打印中心，即南大增材制
launched EcoCampus initiative, in partnership with NTU has been collaborating with CNRS and Thales since
造中心（NTU Additive Manufacturing Centre , 简称
Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and JTC 2009. We are extending this partnership for another four
Corporation, NTU aims to reduce its energy and water years and joining forces again with CNRS in the new UMI NAMC）加强医疗设备和组织印刷研究领域。南大与SLM
consumption by 35% by 2020. The initiative will focus on Merlion Majulab, together with NUS and Université Nice Solution公司签署了5百万新元的联合实验室合作项目，该
buildings and campus-level sustainability solutions which Sophia Antipolis. 公司是世界领先的3D制造公司之一。
can be adopted in future developments.
I also recently visited the University of Konstanz where 南大还第一次，通过与新加坡国立牙科中心合作提供对牙医
NTU is ramping up medical devices and tissue printing I signed a cooperative agreement supporting student 科研的培训。本次合作也将支持国立牙科中心的临床医生们
research areas with the launch of the new $30 million 3D exchanges between NTU and the German university. 在研究方面的正式培训。
printing centre, the NTU Additive Manufacturing Centre
(NAMC). Additive manufacturing is a revolutionary technology Together with Temasek Foundation, NTU has launched 去年八月，我们欢迎了第一批学生进入李光前医学院，一所
that is changing the face of innovation and that NTU is well the inaugural training programme for senior Cambodian 坚信它的存在能够改善医疗保健的医学院 – 它是南大与伦
placed to excel in the fast growing field. A $5 million joint administrators. In collaboration with Cambodia’s Ministry 敦帝国学院的合作学院。这些学生们正在受训，在此之际
laboratory agreement with SLM Solutions, one of the world’s of Economy and Finance, the programme will support 我很高兴的见到了今年的100多名候选学生；最终被选中的
leading manufacturers of 3D printers, was also signed. the Cambodian government’s efforts to update its public 78名优秀学生将很快在李光前医学院开始他们的内外全科
administration and governance initiatives. 医学学士课程。李光前医学院的教授们也同样做出了成绩，
For the first time, NTU will be providing training in research 该学院的客座教授Per-Olof Berggren和其他三位教授，被
to dental surgeons with the aim of boosting innovative oral NTU’s outstanding achievements and remarkable 选入欧洲最具声望的生命科学研究机构，欧洲分子生物学组
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT health solutions, through collaboration with National Dental developments are made possible with the support of everyone 织（European Molecular Biology Organisation，简称
Centre Singapore (NDCS). This partnership will also support in the NTU community, which includes you, our alumni. We,
EMBO）。
Dear NTU alumni, the formal training of NDCS clinicians in research. at NTU, appreciate your dedication and commitment. I look
forward to your continued support as we move forward
我们正在设立学习研究与发展中心（Centre for Research
We are now reaching the halfway mark of 2014 and NTU In August last year, we welcomed our first batch of students together in our quest to become a great global university.
and Development in Learning, 简称CRADLE），将重点放
continues to develop at a remarkable rate. I am pleased to into our Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
在最好的教育实践中，特别是新加坡的高等教育界。
share with you news on our University’s progress over the – a partnership between NTU and Imperial College
past three months. London. These students are being trained to become a
generation of doctors who will put patients at the centre 我们的合作伙伴也在全球扩展。上个月南大签订了两项与
We have, once again, climbed up the world university of their exemplary medical care. As our pioneer students 法国的研究人员们进一步扩大合作的协议。通过我们的联
rankings! NTU is now ranked fifth amongst the world’s progress into their second year of study, I had the pleasure 校长寄语 合实验室，即法国国家科学研究中心-南大-塞利斯研究联盟
top young universities in Times Higher Education’s Top of meeting more than 100 prospective students who are （CINTRA），南大自2009年起就已经与法国国家科学研究
100 Under 50 ranking, climbing 11 places over the last on the cusp of joining the School’s second cohort of 78 亲爱的南大校友， 中心和集成厂商塞利斯（Thales）进行合作。我们接下来的
two years. We have also shot up to seventh place in students in August. The selected outstanding students will 四年将会扩大这项合作关系。
Asia in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University very soon start their MBBS programme at LKCMedicine, 2014年已经过去一半，南洋理工大学继续以非凡的速度前
Rankings: Asia. In addition, NTU rocketed up the global which is more than just a medical school. It is an institution 进。我非常高兴地与大家分享我们大学近三个月的新进展。 我们还在近期与康斯坦茨大学签订了合作协议，以支持南大
top 100 in the Nature Publishing Index, to be ranked 73rd founded on partnerships and imbued with the belief that it 与德国的大学进行学生交换。同时，南大还与淡马锡基金会
internationally and 12th in the Asia-Pacific region. can transform healthcare. 我们再一次的在世界大学排行榜上前进！南大在《泰晤士 合作启动了柬埔寨高级行政官员的就职培训计划。
报》高等教育专刊的年轻大学前百强排名榜中被排在第五
These rankings indicate NTU’s rapid progress as we Our LKCMedicine faculty are making their mark. 名；在过去的两年中，我们已经前进了11名。而在QS评估 南大杰出的成就和卓越的发展是通过南大社群的支持而实现
continue to strengthen our academic curriculum with a LKCMedicine Visiting Professor Per-Olof Berggren has 机构（Quacquarelli Symonds）最新的亚洲大学排名榜中 的，也包括您，我们的校友们。我们在南大感谢您的奉献
wider range of innovative and relevant courses and global been elected to Europe’s most prestigious life sciences 我们名列第七。在《自然》出版指数全球排行榜中，南大在 和承诺。我期待着您一如既往的支持因为我们将一同向前迈
achievements in research. The University’s strengths organisation, the European Molecular Biology Organisation 全球名列73，亚太地区名列12。 进，务求成为一所伟大的全球性大学。
are well recognised internationally, especially our (EMBO). He joins an elite group which also includes three
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Discovering Science at NTU
NTU’s College of Science is a young and dynamic institution that NTU’s College of Science comprises the School of Biological Sciences (left) and the School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences (right).
has grown phenomenally. NTULink learns more about the College firmly committed
to its dual mission of excellence in education and research in the sciences.
Science is the cornerstone of core instrumentation facilities and NEW UNDERGRADUATE
modern technological innovations an adjoining double-storeyed animal OFFERINGS
and medical advances. Committed to house. The building also has state-of- Starting from the new academic
its mission of excellence in education the-art classrooms, computer suites year in August 2014, NTU will
and research in the sciences, NTU’s and teaching laboratories equipped offer a first-of-its-kind degree in
College of Science (CoS) contributes with the latest facilities. Environmental Earth Systems
to the progress of mankind and Science focused on Asia, and a
Singapore through new discoveries SPMS recognises that the exciting second major in Food Science
and cutting-edge inventions, and to sciences and challenging problems and Technology for chemical
educate young minds for the world of of the future will shift from the engineering, chemistry and biology
tomorrow. traditional disciplines to the interfaces undergraduates.
of disciplines. SPMS students are
HISTORY & BACKGROUND taught by faculty who are conducting The first such degree programme
Comprising the School of Biological innovative research. The School’s in Singapore, NTU’s new Bachelor
Sciences (SBS) established in 2002, state-of-the-art facilities provide a of Science (Honours) degree in
and the School of Physical and conducive environment for teaching, Environmental Earth Systems
Mathematical Sciences (SPMS), learning and research. The SPMS Science will be offered by CoS’
established in 2005, CoS is today complex comprising a cluster of three Division of Earth Sciences, in
home to about 3,600 undergraduate interconnected buildings totalling collaboration with NTU’s two
and 700 graduate students. The CoS 38,000 square metres, houses the national Research Centres of
alumni family is now 4,611 members Divisions of Chemistry & Biological Excellence, the Earth Observatory of
strong. Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Singapore (EOS) and the Singapore
and Physics & Applied Physics. Centre on Environmental Life
SBS provides its students an Sciences Engineering (SCELSE).
international education in cutting The curricula and standards for the
edge Biomedical and Life Sciences. various disciplines are modelled after The interdisciplinary programme will
With faculty from over 20 countries, those of some of the best universities equip students with both deep and
the students are engaged in such as Caltech, Yale, UCLA and broad interdisciplinary knowledge
stimulating and challenging Cornell. Outstanding students may about the Earth and enable them to
curricula that meets the demands be selected to join the CN Yang examine the interactions between
of the Biomedical and Life Sciences Scholars Programme, a prestigious the planet’s systems, including
industries today and in the future. undergraduate programme at NTU the atmosphere, biosphere,
The SBS building, with 30,000 for science and engineering students, hydrosphere, and the solid earth.
square metres of total floor space, named in honour of Professor CN Yang,
contains 60 research laboratories, Nobel Laureate in Physics (1957). >>
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The new degree programme in Environmental Earth Systems Science will equip students with interdisciplinary knowledge about the 01 02
Earth and enable them to examine the interactions between the planet’s systems.
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for cross-disciplinary interaction.
Top undergraduates majoring in Biological Sciences, Chemical and Biomolecular (GEM) programmes such as GEM
Engineering, and Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, may pursue a new major in Food Research at SBS is organised along Basic research at SBS is conducted at the Discoverer, GEM Explorer and
Science and Technology. four major disciplines – Chemical Biosciences Research Centre. Overseas Attachment Programme,
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The Power of Foresight
programmes or our approach to “[A strong person] must have the mature and become leading
education,” says Prof Ling. moral strength to want to stand up scientists,” says Prof Ling.
for what he or she firmly believes in,
As such, CoS has invested very and not just drift according to what Thirdly, the Dean describes the
heavily in infrastructure. According to the most fashionable beliefs are,” he college as ‘bottom heavy’ due to
NTULink speaks to Professor Ling San, Dean of NTU’s College of Science, Prof Ling, the teaching labs housed says. its youth. This means that majority
on the College’s initiatives and future plans. in SPMS, in the Division of Chemistry of the faculty is still young and
and Biological Chemistry are state-of- Challenges inexperienced.
art and ‘among the best in the world’. Talent is in the heart of advancement
In 1985, when Professor Ling San and according to the Dean, most “We really need to be patient and
chose the University of California at Curriculum plays a part as well. The of the challenges the College give them [the CoS faculty] time to
Berkeley over Cambridge for his PhD School has a strong track record encounters are related to that. mature, give them time to blossom.
in Mathematics, his Singaporean of introducing novel modules that There’s nothing much we can do to
friends were stunned. would play an integral part in the Firstly, the race to acquire top talent short circuit this process,” he says.
future. In addition, the curriculum for is a global one. CoS has to compete
Fast-forward almost three decades the experimental sciences (such as with universities all around the world Lastly, CoS has to battle local
later, the doctoral programme in chemistry, physics and biology) has to attract the best scientific minds. perception vis-à-vis global rankings.
mathematics at Berkeley is ranked been designed to expose students Whilst NTU has been steadily
as one of the top in the world, and to long hours in the lab, so that they “If you want to aspire to have an rising in regard internationally, that
the foresighted Professor – now can hone good hands-on skills and international renown in research, you recognition has not followed home.
Dean of NTU’s College of Science not just learn things in a vacuum need to be able to attract and anchor
(CoS) – has brought his steadfast theoretically. talents,” says Prof Ling. “Locally, I think the perception of
belief in doing things independently local universities somehow lags
to propel NTU forward as a world- However, Prof Ling is a strong He explains that Singapore has behind what rankings show [and]
class university. believer of holism in education, and a small pool of talents to draw what the international academic
tries to impart values to students as from and it has only entered the community perceives,” says the
He first took reins of CoS in 2011 well. fray of scientific research fairly Professor.
when it was still a young college. recently. Therefore, there is a lack of
Firmly committed to investing in the Emphasises Prof Ling: “I don’t believe established scientists here. He adds that the challenge is to
future, he and his faculty had clear Professor Ling San, Dean of NTU’s College of Science.
in just training of the academic convince parents and students that
plans. aspect.” “It is an international competition; universities in Singapore are as good
and related to that, a strong with the greatest scientific potential every respectable university is looking as overseas choices.
Says Prof Ling: “We had a very strong pioneering spirit,” shares Prof Ling. into his young faculty. To meet this aim, CoS introduced for talent,” highlights Prof Ling.
vision in crafting a curriculum that the College’s Distinguished Future plans and
has its own unique features, some of CoS comprises two schools – the “It is not so easy for me to teach Undergraduate Award in 2013. However, while CoS wants to attract developments
which were very bold, I would say.” School of Biological Sciences (SBS), someone to become a great Every year, up to three awards international talents to build up its As a testament to the boldness of
which is about thirteen years old, scientist…it’s partly the innate ability are given to students who are not reputation, it is also important to its faculty in experimenting with new
Back in 2005, when it was rare to and the School of Physical and or how his or her experience shapes just strong academically, but have nurture Singaporeans to take up the ideas, CoS has embarked on various
have programming as a compulsory Mathematical Sciences (SPMS), up the person,” explains Prof Ling. also demonstrated leadership and mantle. projects.
subject in a mathematical sciences which is just about to finish its ninth engagement with society.
curriculum, Prof Ling initiated making year. The Dean has identified two In line with this goal, the faculty has “It’s very important to bring in NTU currently hosts two research
it a compulsory component. Again, areas to work on, mainly, research worked hard to target the National As part of the criteria, students are talent from all over the world but it centers of excellence – the Earth
in 2012, the CoS was questioned and education. Research Foundation fellowship required to propose a community is also very important to develop Observatory of Singapore and the
by stakeholders for launching a winners; CoS now boasts almost half project and execute it. In addition, a Singaporean core,” says the Singapore Centre On Environmental
new specialisation called business Research of all the winners in Singapore. About half of the award money must be Professor, adding that it would Life Sciences Engineering. CoS has
analytics. Prof Ling San has high hopes for two-thirds of the recipients of NTU’s contributed to the same venture. enable the country to fuel sustained plans to set up another scientific
CoS - he wants the College to carve Nanyang Assistant Professorship growth and excellence. In addition, gem.
However, a decade on, programming out a scientific niche and create a have also been brought in to the “I would regard a graduate successful the College is also trying to pull
modules and terms in business reputation in the community. College. so long as he or she is contributing back Singaporeans who are based Within the next year, the Asian
analytics have become common. meaningfully to the society, leading overseas. School of the Environment would
In 2013, Deputy Prime Minister “So that’s where I would like to see Education a happy existence, contented and be established as the first batch
Tharman Shanmugaratnam the College, where internationally it is To attract good students, CoS confident enough to know that he Keeping that in mind, he adds that at of undergraduates enters NTU in
articulated in his budget speech that immediately associated with certain has been constantly revamping its or she is actually successful, not the end of the day, ‘excellence and August. In addition, a new major
Singapore is in dire need for business discoveries and certain names,” he curriculum and facilities in order to in comparison to others, but just quality have to prevail and fit with called Environmental Earth Systems
analytic specialists and cited NTU’s says. improve the quality of education it where he or she stands,” explains the the overall strategy’ of engaging the Science has been introduced. It is a
programme that could train the offers. Professor. best minds. Therefore, Singaporeans multidisciplinary subject, which looks
manpower Singapore needed. To Prof Ling San, the key to pulled into CoS are also subject to at environment, ecology and earth
excellence in research is investment “I would like them to choose us, or To Prof Ling, a successful CoS stringent criteria. science from both scientific and
“There was tremendous boldness in in the future. He understands the at least for us to become their choice student has to have compassion, social points of view.
terms of innovation, testing out ideas, importance of talent and has no because of certain unique features strength, passion, a mission and “Hopefully as time evolves, our
treading into uncharted territories; qualms about recruiting the people associated with our educational works hard towards goals. existing young Singaporeans will >>
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01. Mr S R Nathan (2nd from left), former Singapore President and former NTU Chancellor, congratulates Prof Cham Tao Soon (2nd
from right), NTU’s first President, on the launch of his book, ‘The Making of NTU - My Story’. Looking on are NTU President Prof Bertil
Andersson (far left) and NTU Provost Prof Freddy Boey (far right). | 02. Alumna Dr Gan Chui Goh (third from left) and guests having their
books autographed by Prof Cham.
The Making of NTU – My Story
NTU continues its remarkable climb up various world university rankings!
From first-rate engineering institute to top-ranked global university:
The untold inside story of NTU’s earlier years.
Moving up again! A new book that charts the untold budget for the then-NTI campus fish head curry lunch every Thursday
story of NTU’s early years has was approved by the Singapore at a Jurong coffee shop.
been launched at NTU. The book, government within a week. This
NTU is Asia’s 7th best university in the QS University Rankings: Asia; and is The Making of NTU – My Story, was after an official at the Ministry “It is important that there is a proper
5th in Times Higher’s ranking of best young universities. details the pioneering journey of the of Finance rang, chasing for a figure account of the NTI story and NTI’s
University’s first President, President on the expected budget. Prof Cham transformation into NTU, told by
Emeritus Cham Tao Soon, and recounted that he found an envelope none other than its first president Prof
Asia’s seventh best university NTU President Professor Bertil Higher Education which released the his team who built the University’s and did a quick, literally back-of-the- Cham Tao Soon, who spent 22 years
Nanyang Technological University Andersson said: “Singapore should results of its Top 100 Under 50 ranking predecessor institution, the Nanyang envelope calculation, to submit to the nurturing it,” said NTU President,
(NTU) has shot up to seventh place in be proud to have two universities on 1 May. Technological Institute (NTI), and ministry. Professor Bertil Andersson, who took
Asia. The latest Quacquarelli Symonds among Asia’s top seven. Despite steered its development into a full- over from the University’s second
(QS) University Rankings: Asia, which being a young university, NTU Now into its third year, the Times fledged university named Nanyang “Everything was high speed”, said President, Professor Su Guaning. “I
provides an overview of the region’s has, in recent years, made a name Higher ranking lists the 100 best Technological University. It vividly Prof Cham in the book. In January have inherited a wonderful institution
higher education and covers the top for itself by ramping up research universities below the age of 50. NTU traces the dramatic transformation of 1981, it was announced that NTI built on ideas which were ahead of
300 institutions, was released on 13 and partnering top academic and is the only Singapore university listed in the University which has been named would get a multi-million dollar their time, and powered by ideals
May by QS. research institutions and industry the young universities’ ranking. With its one of the world’s 15 Most Beautiful complex for its engineering education that have not waned with time. NTU
leaders worldwide to provide our global upward trajectory, the University Campuses. facilities, library and administrative is where it is today, because we had
NTU continued its upward momentum, students with a high quality and has climbed 11 places over the last offices. such a solid foundation to build on.”
moving up by 3 positions from 2013 industry-relevant education. two years, including eight places to No. The book was launched on 7 April
and 10 positions within the last two 8 last year. by Mr S R Nathan, former Singapore Other interesting inside stories by The idea for the book came from
years. The University scored the “The high scores we had for President and former NTU Chancellor, Prof Cham include how then-PM Prof Andersson and NTU’s Provost,
maximum 100 points in four areas – for employers’ reputation shows that we Speaking on the University’s rise, as well as the former Director of NTU’s Lee Kuan Yew used to walk around Professor Freddy Boey, who both
its reputation among employers, its are training students who graduate Prof Andersson said: “NTU continues defence think tank, the Institute of the campus on weekends and had felt that an in-depth account of
highly diverse international faculty, its with relevant skills who are well- to progress rapidly despite the Defence and Strategic Studies. The suggested improvements, such as the foundation stones of NTU was
cosmopolitan student population and equipped to meet the demands of the very competitive global landscape, event was attended by distinguished covered walkways, as it could get missing. They broached the idea
for overseas exchanges. working world.” by strengthening our academic guests and key figures in the very hot walking from one building to of a book based on Prof Cham’s
curriculum with a wider range of University’s history, including NTI’s another. When a proposal was put recollections of the University’s early
NTU’s high standing among scholars Fifth among the world’s innovative and relevant courses and first chairman Dr Michael Fam and Mr up to the Ministry of Finance, their days. As NTU’s first president, he was
globally saw NTU scoring 99.9 points top young universities global achievements in research. Ch’ng Jit Koon, former Senior Minister initial response was: “It’s cheaper to the best person to narrate NTU’s first
for academic reputation, with three NTU also climbed three places to The University’s strengths are well of State for Community Development. give every student an umbrella.” Prof 20 years of development. The book is
other indicators – inbound exchanges, be ranked fifth among the world’s recognised internationally, especially our Cham also shared how thorny issues also expected to be a useful resource
citations per paper and faculty-student top young universities. This was commitment to delivering excellence in Among the memorable episodes were discussed and key decisions for those interested in the path the
ratio – scoring 94 points and above. announced by London-based Times teaching, research and innovation”. in the book is how the $170 million taken by his senior management over University had gone through.
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01. The iconic School of Art, Design and Media building is one of NTU’s eight projects that achieved Green Mark Platinum status, the
highest award for an individual building. | 02. NTU’s residential halls at Nanyang Drive are installed with a variety of energy and water-
efficient features, including solar cells and solar heaters to save energy.
Moving towards greater sustainability
NTU wins prestigious award for environmental sustainability; ramps up efforts The EcoCampus initiative will focus on buildings and campus-level sustainability solutions that can be adopted in upcoming
to reduce energy and water consumption. developments. Seen here at the launch ceremony are, from left, Mr Heah Soon Poh, ACEO, JTC Corporation; Prof Lam Khin Yong, Chief of
Staff, NTU; Prof Freddy Boey, Provost, NTU; Prof Alexander Zehnder, Chairman of Sustainable Earth Peak of Excellence, President’s Office
and Member of NTU’s Board of Trustees; Mr S. Iswaran, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade
& Industry; Mr Yeoh Keat Chuan, Managing Director, EDB; Mr Png Cheong Boon, CEO, JTC Corporation; and Mr Nilesh Jadhav, EcoCampus
Green Mark Champion Boey said: “The BCA Green Mark environmental sustainability. Director, NTU.
Award Champion Award is a momentous And starting this August, NTU
Nanyang Technological University recognition of NTU’s commitment will introduce an undergraduate
(NTU) has won the Green Mark towards sustainability. Buildings programme Environmental Earth
Champion Award from the Building are a prime example of how human Systems Science that is focused on
and Construction Authority (BCA) systems should integrate seamlessly Asia.
for environmental sustainability. with the natural environment, and
Presented to a select group of NTU is determined to be a leading The NTU Campus Masterplan, Reduction in energy and super test bed for research projects at NTU, we seek to increase
organisations each year, the player in this effort. By implementing which guides the physical water consumption in cutting-edge green technologies. the liveability and inclusivity of
Green Mark Champion Award sustainable design across the development of its campus through NTU is also ramping up its efforts They range from smart building Singaporean communities by
is Singapore’s top accolade for campus, we can inspire our NTU the next decade, is also based to transform into one of the most systems and renewable energy, researching, testbedding and
sustainable building design. community to better appreciate on sustainability principles. The environmentally friendly university to electric transportation and implementing the latest sustainable
our environment and be a model University’s upcoming residential campuses in the world. Under water conservation technologies, technologies,” said Prof Boey.
The centrepiece of NTU’s campus for others to efficiently use our halls at North Hill and Nanyang Drive, the newly launched EcoCampus complementing the vibrant
is the award-winning iconic building natural resources. Collectively, we which are installed with a variety of initiative, NTU aims to achieve a sustainability R&D community in the NTU, together with EDB and JTC,
that houses the School of Art, can make a positive impact on our energy and water-efficient features, bold 35 per cent reduction in its adjoining 50-hectare CleanTech Park will also work with other national
Design and Media with its signature planet, which will benefit the future are among this year’s winners of energy and water usage, carbon developed by JTC Corporation. agencies including Building
sloping green roof. Another unique generation.” BCA’s Green Mark Platinum award. footprint and waste output by year Construction Authority (BCA), Energy
building that will be ready later this NTU’s upcoming Learning Hub is 2020. “The EcoCampus initiative is a Market Authority (EMA) and the
year is the Learning Hub located NTU is a global leader in another Platinum award project bold step forward by NTU and a National Environment Agency (NEA),
next to NTU’s School of Humanities sustainability, having garnered more that will be ready later this year. The In partnership with Singapore’s demonstration of our goal to help to develop practical solutions that
and Social Sciences. than $1.2 billion in competitive Learning Hub has adopted a passive Economic Development Board (EDB) keep Singapore “future ready” will put Singapore in the forefront
research funding in the area. Today, displacement ventilation system as and JTC Corporation, the $20 million through the use of sustainable of research on energy efficiency
Commenting on the University’s all first-year NTU undergraduates a more sustainable alternative to EcoCampus initiative will transform technologies. Through this initiative and sustainable development in the
win, NTU Provost Professor Freddy take a compulsory module in conventional air conditioning. NTU’s 200-hectare campus into a to be implemented campus-wide region.
14 on campus – Moving Towards Greater Sustainability on campus – Moving Towards Greater Sustainability 15
01 02
01. Signing of Joint Lab agreement between NTU and SLM Solutions. (From left) Centre Director Prof Chua Chee Kai; NTU President
Prof Bertil Andersson; Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Mr Lee Yi Shyan; Dr Dieter Schwarze, Scientific Coordinator, SLM
Solutions; and Mr Stefan Ritt, Export Sales and Marketing Manager, SLM Solutions. | 02. SMS Lee looking at various 3D-printed jewellery 01 02
showcased at the launch of the NTU Additive Manufacturing Centre.
01. NTU receives a $3 million gift from philanthropist Mr Peter Lim. Seen here are, from left, RSIS Dean Ambassador Barry Desker,
Singapore President and NTU Chancellor Dr Tony Tan, NTU President Professor Bertil Andersson and Ms Chan Lay Hoon, representing Mr
Peter Lim. | 02. Dr Tony Tan inaugurating the new Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies (SRP) programme.
$30 million 3D printing research
centre launched New professorship in
The centre will establish joint-lab with industry leader SLM Solutions.
peace studies at RSIS
NTU receives $3 million gift from Singapore philanthropist and private investor
With the launch of its new $30 technology that is changing the face Engineering, said the two themes Peter Lim to endow professorship.
million 3D printing centre, NTU will of innovation and that NTU is well of jewellery and architecture were
be ramping up on key research areas placed to excel in the fast growing chosen because of their potential for
such as medical devices and tissue field. complex and intricate designs, and To be based at the S. Rajaratnam and promoting the harmony in our teachings to meet the contemporary
printing. that they are the upcoming industries School of International Studies (RSIS), country. It is my sincere wish that challenges of living in multi-religious
“Our new additive manufacturing which 3D printing is now making NTU’s graduate school of international Singapore will continue to enjoy and multi-ethnic societies, also
The NTU Additive Manufacturing centre not only aims to collaborate inroads into. affairs, the Peter Lim Professorship peace and harmony amongst our known as plural societies. The
Centre (NAMC) was officially with industry to develop innovative, in Peace Studies will provide for a increasingly diverse communities.” programme, which centres around
launched by Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Senior practical solutions but also brings “Through the two competitions, we top global expert who can lead the education, research and community
Minister of State for Trade and together the best talents in the field. want to show the true potential of development of RSIS’ peace studies On receiving the gift, NTU President engagement, also seeks to deepen
Industry and National Development, The new centre is outfitted with the 3D printing, how it can be used in curriculum and research strategies Prof Bertil Andersson said: “NTU is the study of relations between
on 26 May. At the launch, NTU also latest 3D printing machines, such real life for rapid prototyping and as part of the School’s new Studies very grateful to Mr Peter Lim for his religions, and to formulate new
signed a $5 million joint laboratory as laser-aided machines for printing actual products, and not just for toys in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural generosity, which is testimony to the models to promote the positive
agreement with SLM Solutions, one metal parts for industry and bio- and plastic crockery as commonly Societies (SRP) programme. The gift significant role RSIS plays as one role of religion in fostering peace
of the world’s leading manufacturers printers which are able to print real perceived,” said Prof Chua, the is matched dollar-for-dollar by the of the world’s top think tanks. Mr and social harmony. It also aims
of 3D printers. human tissue,” said Prof Andersson. world’s most citied scientist for 3D Singapore Government, bringing the Lim’s gift clearly reflects his personal to develop shared knowledge to
printing. total endowment to $6 million. deep interest in peace studies. His strengthen social ties within plural
Named SLM Solutions@NAMC, the The finale of the second International gift will elevate NTU’s ability to ramp communities.
lab aims to develop next-generation 3D printing competition for jewellery “As more low-cost printers come Mr Lim said: “We have enjoyed up RSIS’ development as a leading
3D printers which can print much and architecture was also held at the onto the market, 3D printing is now decades of peace because of the centre of scholarship in peace and The ceremony was immediately
larger parts than today’s printers launch event. Organised by NAMC, more accessible to the public and harmonious relations amongst conflict studies, and more importantly, followed by the inaugural SRP
and new types of materials. It will a total of 86 entries (71 jewellery and this enables people to see their Singapore’s different communities. promote the creation of peaceful Programme Distinguished Lecture
also develop platforms that can print 15 architecture) from seven countries ideas and design become reality, But the world’s many conflicts remind communities, which is essential for by Sheikh Dr Ali Gomaa, the former
multiple materials in one single build. were submitted. something they can see with their us that we cannot take this peace for global progress.” Grand Mufti of Egypt, and the current
eyes and hold with their hands. This granted. I hope that my donation can Chairman of the Misr Al Khayr
NTU President Professor Professor Chua Chee Kai, the Centre is what true engineering is about – bring together distinguished scholars The SRP is a research programme Foundation. He spoke on the theme
Bertil Andersson said additive Director and Chair of NTU’s School creative and practical innovations and thought leaders to study how we which focuses on how various Reclaiming Our Common Humanity-
manufacturing is a revolutionary of Mechanical and Aerospace that will benefit society.” can be one step closer to protecting religious communities develop their Role of Religion Amidst Pluralism.
16 on campus – $30 Million 3D Printing Research Centre Launched on campus – New Professorship In Peace Studies At RSIS 17Forum Chairperson Assoc Prof Yip Sau Leung (centre) from the Division of Economics, NTU School of HSS; and forum speakers Ms Lim
Maan Huey (NBS/2001) (left), Tax Partner, Financial Services, PwC Singapore and Mr Tan Chin Hwee (NBS/1995) (right), Founding Partner,
Apollo Global Management, provide tips on how one is able to manage one’s wealth and finances successfully for a comfortable future.
Successful wealth management
Speakers at 28th Distinguished Alumni Forum share their views
on managing one’s wealth.
Participants attending the 28th allocation and portfolio construction. explain the different taxes such as
Distinguished Alumni Forum on 22 Mr Tan, who is also the President of income tax and capital gains tax.
May heard from expert speakers the Singapore Chartered Financial
who shared valuable information and Analyst Society, shared more about The final speaker for the session,
provided some tips on investment. the different asset allocation models – Forum Chairperson Associate
Titled ‘Success to Wealth Planning’, David Swensen’s Asset Allocation and Professor Yip Sau Leung from
the forum session at NTU’s one-north Optimal Asset Allocation (Merton). NTU’s School of Humanities
campus was attended by close to and Social Sciences (HSS),
160 participants. Tax Partner, Financial Services at Division of Economics, gave an
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) overview of important concepts
Starting the session was alumnus Singapore, Ms Lim Maan Huey and recommendations for asset
Mr Tan Chin Hwee (NBS/1995), the (NBS/2001), spoke about why investments. He provided information
Founding Partner of Apollo Global taxation matters in wealth planning on the different avenues of investment
Management. He highlighted the and the tax implications when available, such as property and shares.
importance of assessing one’s risk investing. As different countries
appetite and spending needs in implement varied tax rates, this would Prof Yip highlighted the advantages of
order to make a sound decision on affect one’s decision on where to investing in property for one’s future
investment. It is critical to take into stay and where to invest. It would be although the property market may be
consideration the need, the ability, important to understand the foreign volatile at times. For example, as long
and the willingness to take risks tax implications when investing
which will decide on one’s asset overseas. Ms Lim also went on to >>
ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE – Successful Wealth Management 19SBS alumni Ms Fung Foon Yin (Class of 2010) and Mr Brandon Yew (Class of 2011).
East meets West
School of Biological Sciences alumni Ms Fung Foon Yin (SBS/2010) and Mr Brandon Yew
(SBS/2011) pursued a dual-degree programme in NTU, which trains students in biomedical
sciences research and practice of Chinese Medicine. NTULink speaks to them about this
unique blend.
Students at NTU’s School of “I prefer human interaction more. In the first three years of the degree
Biological Sciences (SBS) pursuing There is a lot of lab work in life programme, students take on Biology
the double degree Bachelor of sciences, so you end up staying in the modules and focus on the foundation
Science (Hons) in Biomedical lab for long periods. But as physicians, of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sciences & Bachelor of Medicine you can interact with more people. (TCM). They learn and develop under
(Chinese Medicine) have the Hence I made the switch,” he shares. the guidance of knowledgeable
opportunity to spend three years in professors from China. The last two
the NTU campus followed by another Ms Fung Foon Yin, a Traditional years of the programme are then
two years at the Beijing University of Medicine Executive at the Singapore spent in China, where students have
Chinese Medicine. General Hospital, was in the pioneer clinical lessons and are attached to a
batch of graduates from this local hospital, the Dongfang Hospital.
Benefits of NTU’s programme. She is also the President
programme of the NTU Chinese Medicine Alumni The hospital focuses on both
Mr Brandon Yew, who is now Association. Western and TCM, which Ms
practising Acupuncture at the Fung said was a real eye-opener,
Complementary Integrative Medicine Ms Fung has always been interested compared to local hospitals in
(Acupuncture) clinic in Tan Tock in biomedical science and it was Singapore. “It was very interesting
Seng Hospital, was in the single also the structure of the degree because you get to learn a lot of
degree Biological Sciences programme which intrigued her. “I things you might not have learnt in
programme before he decided to was attracted by the uniqueness of Singapore,” she says.
major in Chinese Medicine after his the programme – three years in NTU
first semester in university. and two years in China.” >>
Personality – East Meets West 23and it is her responsibility to assist TCM physicians, providing them with reported to the Health Sciences
these doctors make more informed the necessary medical reports for the Authority (HSA).
decisions and advise their patients physicians to refer to. However, both
accordingly. Ms Fung and Mr Yew pointed out What was interesting, Ms Fung noted,
that some doctors may not be willing was that one of the doctors in SGH
Mr Yew observes that for most of to collaborate because they do not was the one who asked to check
his patients, TCM complements quite understand how TCM works whether her patient with blood disorder
their regular Western medication. “I and are more concerned about the is able to take the medicine to treat her
observe from my work experience safety aspects of TCM. frozen shoulder.
that Acupuncture treatment isPower of numbers
the Market Administration team, we of the NEMS. It allows participants “To put it simply, there are two parts
analyse rule change proposals and to gain a better appreciation of the to my portfolio. One is incoming
make recommendations to the Rules liberalisation, regulation and design and outgoing bilateral visits involving
Change Panel with an objective of of the electricity market, as well as finance ministries of other countries.
improving the overall efficiency of understand how the NEMS operates The other part is taking part in
Ms Serena Ho (SPMS/2010) and Mr Aaron Chiang (SPMS/2011) share the market. Every year, we conduct on a daily basis in terms of the pricing multilateral meetings that could
their experiences pursuing mathematical sciences degree programmes in NTU, a work plan prioritisation exercise, and settlements,” she elaborates cover a wide agenda, including
and how their careers have developed after graduation. where we consult stakeholders of the further. finance issues,” he explains.
NEMS, including market participants,
Singapore Power (SP) Services, SP When asked about the energy market Describing himself as a Jack-of-
Despite being a relatively young PowerGrid and the Power System trends, Ms Ho explains that electricity all-trades, he points out that no
School, the School of Physical and Operator, on areas they feel should be spot prices in the wholesale market specialisation was required for his
Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) has improved in the market. These issues have decreased significantly due job. While a broad understanding of
produced many alumni who have could range from technical issues to to greater competition from more the issues is necessary, he would
embarked on remarkable careers in conceptual issues such as achieving generation capacity entering the not call himself anywhere near an
the Mathematical Sciences and also price signal integrity and financial market over the past two years, expert.
Economics fields. equity,” explains Ms Ho. Her team will exceeding demand growth. This year
then work on the issues which the will also be the first time an electricity Mr Chiang shares that his
Ms Serena Ho graduated with a stakeholders rank as higher priority. futures market will be launched in education in SPMS was vital in
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics Singapore. preparing him for the workplace.
& Economics) in 2010 and is now Her job also involves conducting “The professors were helpful and
an Economist at the Energy Market quarterly industrial trainings for both Mr Chiang on the other hand, I had peers who were outstanding
Company (EMC). She also serves as the local and overseas stakeholders. “Our explains that despite the wide range in their fields of study. I have
Vice President of the NTU SPMS Alumni two-day training course provides of data crunching and analysis benefitted from the conducive
Association. Mr Aaron Chiang graduated an overview of electricity markets positions in MOF, he specialises in learning environment in SPMS,
a year later, with a Bachelor of Science with a focus on the unique features international relations. and above all, my interactions with
(Mathematics) and is now working at the them,” he says.
Ministry of Finance (MOF) as a Senior
Associate (International Relations). All-rounded education
Apart from their rigorous academic
“I was excited to be able to study two life in NTU, both Ms Ho and Mr
disciplines which I believed would allow Chiang were actively involved in
me to acquire a broad set of analytical co-curricular activities. To realise
and quantitative skills relevant to today’s her dream of pursuing dance after
job market,” she says. For Mr Chiang, years of a sports background,
the versatile curriculum appealed to him. Serena auditioned for the Modern
“I felt that the NTU [degree] was fresher Jazz (MJ) club. Joining MJ was one
and the curriculum would be more of the best memories of her NTU
flexible which was something I wanted days, and she felt so passionate
as I already had a very good idea of what about the club that she also served
kind of core skills I wanted to build up,” in the EXCO. “We took part in
shares Mr Chiang, whose mother and performances and competitions, as
sister both studied in NTU as well. well as charity events, in locations
like Junction 8, Causeway Point and
Mr Chiang, who specialised in statistics, the Fullerton Hotel. We performed at
explains that his degree had given him NTU events too,” she shares.
a different perspective compared to
what he had initially thought. “The idea At the same time, Ms Ho also
SPMS alumnus Mr Aaron Chiang (Class of 2011). undertook the leadership position as
is to paint a picture that a layman would
understand, out of huge amounts of the Event Manager of the Nanyang
data which might not have made much Arts Festival, a special project under
sense when presented in its raw form,” “EMC is the market operator of year license from the Energy Market the Cultural Activities Club. She
he adds. the National Electricity Market of Authority (EMA) which we renew.” continued to engage in competitive
Singapore (NEMS). We are like sports activities by taking part in the
Stepping into the corporate the stock exchange for electricity, As an Economist, she is responsible NTU international games and inter-
world providing the IT systems, the trading for using robust economic principles school games.
When asked to elaborate about her environment and the governance for to represent the overall interest of
intriguing job at EMC, Ms Ho shares: the market. We operate on a 10- the wholesale electricity market. “In SPMS alumna Ms Serena Ho (Class of 2010). >>
26 Personality – Power Of Numbers Personality – Power Of Numbers 2701 02
NTU alumni and their family members touring the Kok Fah Technology vegetable farm where they learn how vegetables are grown and
harvested.
Farming fun!
03 04 NTU alumni and their families spend an enjoyable morning visiting local farms.
Many people may not be aware of the It was then time for the main highlight of were also invited to sample some good
presence of various farms scattered the trip – a visit to the Long Kuan Hung quality home-grown hashima.
around the Lim Chu Kang area in Crocodile Farm – the only crocodile
Singapore. However, some 185 NTU farm still in operation in Singapore. As The event ended with a visit to Kok
alumni and their families participating this farm is not open to the general Fah Technology vegetable farm, where
in the NTU Alumni Farm Visit event public, the participants were given an the alumni and their families learnt how
had the opportunity to explore those exclusive tour of the farm which is the high quality vegetables are produced,
farms on 24 May. size of twelve football fields and houses harvested, packed and distributed
some 13,000 crocodiles. to leading local supermarket chains.
It was a chance for them to get There was also a wide variety of fresh
away from their busy city lives and They learnt more about crocodile nests produce available for the participants to
enjoy peace, serenity and fresh and eggs, and also how crocodile purchase.
air, whilst learning more about the skin is prepared for grading and sale.
little known farming activities in The most exciting part of their visit to Alumnus Mr Jackie Tan (MSE/1994)
Singapore. the crocodile farm was probably the was attending the farm visit event for
chance to touch and carry a gentle the first time with his wife and son. He
The first farm they visited was the Hay midget crocodile named Baobei. said: “The crocodile farm was most eye
Dairies Goat Farm where they saw opening. We were awed by the sizes
05 06
how goats are milked, and understood Thereafter, the participants discovered of the crocodiles, and brief overview of
01. NTU alumni and their families visit the Jurong Frog Farm where they view a live demonstration and learn all about the American better, the benefits of goat’s milk for the world of American Bullfrogs at the the process in obtaining the skin. It was
Bullfrog. | 02. At the Hay Dairies Goat Farm, visitors watch how goats are milked. | 03, 04. Participants pose for photographs with people of all ages. They were also Jurong Frog Farm, the third farm in also an experience for my son who had
Baobei, the midget crocodile, and learn how crocodile skin is prepared for grading and sale. | 05. NTU alumni and their family members given a bottle of fresh goat’s milk to the itinerary, where they viewed live the chance to see exactly how goats are
enjoy the goodness of fresh goats’ milk. | 06. Visitors to the vegetable farm purchase fresh vegetables to bring home. bring home. displays and demonstrations. They milked at the goat farm.”
30 ALUMNI CONNECT – Farming Fun! ALUMNI CONNECT – Farming Fun! 31Minister for Education, Mr Heng Swee Keat, emphasises the importance of developing individuals and providing every child the
opportunity to be his or her best.
The future of education
Minister Heng Swee Keat shares his views on educational initiatives
at NTU Alumni Club dialogue session.
Held on 20 May at the NTU Alumni to reach out and develop them,”
Club (NTUAC) located at NTU’s explained Minister Heng.
one-north campus, the Dinner cum
Dialogue with Minister of Education “We also have to rethink learning. It
Mr Heng Swee Keat provided an cannot be just what happens in the
opportunity for the audience to learn classroom and what happens after
more about educational initiatives and the exams. It has to be a lifelong
policy changes. process. What is the best way to
Minister Heng Swee Keat (right) answers help students learn and what should
questions from the audience during the
NTUAC President Mr R they be learning?” added Minister
session moderated by President of the NTU
Sinnakaruppan, in his welcome Heng.
Alumni Club Mr R Sinnakaruppan (left).
address, spoke about the education
landscape and the important role the To end his speech, Minister Heng
government plays in ensuring that the Minister Heng also emphasised that called upon NTU alumni to think
population is educated well. the kind of opportunities available to about how best they can play their
our youth would very much depend on part in taking Singapore forward as
In his speech, Minister Heng the opportunities Singapore and the the nation celebrates 50 years of
highlighted the difference between world creates. If these opportunities independence.
getting a university degree and getting in Singapore shrink, some of our
a university education. “A degree or brightest students would move During the question-and-answer
paper qualification does not guarantee overseas instead. session which followed thereafter, the
you a job, much less a good career,” audience participated enthusiastically,
he said. When thinking about and planning for seeking Minister Heng’s views
the future of Singapore, there would on matters such as encouraging
He explained that a degree would only be two important educational areas technology education in schools
measure one’s academic ability and to focus on, said Minister Heng. How and educating students on giving
that performance on the job would be do we develop individuals and provide back to society. Some members
the ultimate test of students’ capability. every child the opportunity to be his of the audience also asked about
What would matter more in the or her best? “Every child being the the government’s plans on making
corporate world would be intangible best does not mean that each child every school a good school, and the
soft skills, problem solving skills and achieves equal outcome. It is not Ministry of Education’s direction and
one’s character traits which would possible. All children are different with policy changes related to the early
enable one to perform better. varied strengths. We must be able childhood education sector.
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