New complex for DSO - Singapore's largest defence R&D organisation
By Nur Afifah Ariffin Posted 21 Apr 2017 17:43 Updated 21 Apr 2017 17:50
The new DSO National Laboratories complex at Science Park Drive opened on Friday (Apr 21). (Photo: Nur Afifah)
SINGAPORE: The DSO National Laboratories (DSO) - Singapore's largest defence R&D organisation - officially opened its new complex in Science Park Drive on Friday (Apr 21).
The eight-storey twin buildings house more than 1,000 research engineers and scientists from across 200 offices and laboratories. They are also equipped with facilities that can further research in areas of robotics and artificial intelligence.
The new DSO National Laboratories complex consists of two eight-storey buildings. (Photo: Nur Afifah)
This includes the Playground - a shared space where researchers and scientists can access a wide suite of technology and tools. It also comprises an Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub, which aims to raise awareness of AI and promote innovative applications of the technologies to Singapore's defence systems.
Some of these innovations include using data for maritime security and analyzing social media to determine and extract intelligence to support counter-terrorism efforts.
Another key facility in the new complex is the Robotics Laboratory, a one-stop shop for engineers to embark on prototyping, integration, simulation and testing of robotic systems prior to field tests.
It's the first of its kind in Singapore, and is focused on making unmanned systems smarter and faster.
A demonstration of an unmanned air-to-ground teaming of a drone and driverless vehicle at the opening of the new DSO Complex on Friday (Apr 21). (Photo: Nur Afifah)
In his opening address, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen acknowledged the importance of the DSO National Laboratories' role in the defence landscape, especially in building up new capabilities for the Next Gen Singapore Armed Forces.
"As it did before, DSO's work must help us better prepare for challenges ahead. DSO's past efforts in AI and robotics since the 1990s have helped provide the SAF with unmanned platforms for land, sea, and air," said Dr Ng.
A demonstration of an unmanned air-to-ground teaming of a drone and driverless vehicle at the opening of the new DSO Complex on Friday (Apr 21). (Photo: Nur Afifah)
"With our increasing dependence on technology, the new DSO complex has been designed to encourage collaboration and spur innovations to meet SAF's future requirements."
Dr Ng also went on a tour of the Playground and the Robotics Laboratory, where he witnessed a live demonstration of an unmanned air-to-ground teaming of a drone and driverless vehicle, capabilities which could soon be deployed in SAF operations.
- CNA/mn
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Showing posts with label researchers. Show all posts
Friday, April 21, 2017
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Semiconductor firms urged to work with public research institutes
Semiconductor firms urged to work with public research institutes
It is hoped that with a more systematic approach to determine research areas in semiconductors, Singapore will be able to tap new advances in technology.
POSTED: 13 Oct 2015 23:16
SINGAPORE: Semiconductor firms should work more closely with public research institutes, so as to strengthen Singapore as a hub for semiconductor manufacturing - this was one of the recommendations contained in a White Paper by the Singapore Semiconductor Vision 2020 Task Force.
Other recommendations included enhancing labour productivity and improving the talent pipeline. The task force comprises representatives from organisations including A*STAR, Applied Materials SEA, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore, the Institute of Microelectronics, Lantiq Asia Pacific, Micron, Singapore Economic Development Board, SSMC and STATS ChipPAC.
The task force hopes that by adopting a more systematic approach to determine research areas in semiconductors, it will help Singapore tap new advances in technology as well as trends such as the Internet of Things.
Said Mr Russell Tham, regional president for Applied Materials and chairman of the Singapore Semiconductor Vision 2020 Task Force: "Singapore's ability to collaborate between the public and private sector is certainly a unique strength.
“I can tell from our experiences, the collaborations that we had create a unique competitive advantage for the company - by leveraging A*STAR's research institutes, by leveraging the ability to construct models that are complementary to Singapore's interests.”
The semiconductor industry employs over 40,000 people in Singapore and has annual output of around S$50 billion.
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- wong chee tat :)
It is hoped that with a more systematic approach to determine research areas in semiconductors, Singapore will be able to tap new advances in technology.
POSTED: 13 Oct 2015 23:16
SINGAPORE: Semiconductor firms should work more closely with public research institutes, so as to strengthen Singapore as a hub for semiconductor manufacturing - this was one of the recommendations contained in a White Paper by the Singapore Semiconductor Vision 2020 Task Force.
Other recommendations included enhancing labour productivity and improving the talent pipeline. The task force comprises representatives from organisations including A*STAR, Applied Materials SEA, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore, the Institute of Microelectronics, Lantiq Asia Pacific, Micron, Singapore Economic Development Board, SSMC and STATS ChipPAC.
The task force hopes that by adopting a more systematic approach to determine research areas in semiconductors, it will help Singapore tap new advances in technology as well as trends such as the Internet of Things.
Said Mr Russell Tham, regional president for Applied Materials and chairman of the Singapore Semiconductor Vision 2020 Task Force: "Singapore's ability to collaborate between the public and private sector is certainly a unique strength.
“I can tell from our experiences, the collaborations that we had create a unique competitive advantage for the company - by leveraging A*STAR's research institutes, by leveraging the ability to construct models that are complementary to Singapore's interests.”
The semiconductor industry employs over 40,000 people in Singapore and has annual output of around S$50 billion.
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
Monday, October 28, 2013
Sunday, January 17, 2010
NUS scientists isolate gene that makes plants flower faster
NUS scientists isolate gene that makes plants flower faster
By Dylan Loh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 16 January 2010 2206 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have found a way to get flowers to bloom faster.
The discovery could be useful in developing drugs to treat some human diseases.
Just like switching on and off the lights, scientists may one day be able to "switch off" illnesses such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
The key to this is a gene called Pin1. Researchers found that Pin1, which is linked to human illnesses, has an unusual effect on plants.
Assistant Professor Liou Yih-Cherng, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, said: "By switching on this gene, indeed (it) can help plant flower much earlier, by two weeks, and also by switching down this gene, (it) also can slow down the flowering, also by another two weeks."
The discovery of the gene's behaviour has implications on drug development.
Prof Liou said: "By understanding the Pin1 function, (it) can help scientists discover or design the new medicine which can help.... block the tumour formation, for example, and also in Alzheimer's disease. So by manipulating Pin1 function, they can also, perhaps, prevent the neuron degeneration in the future."
While more research needs to be done, these scientists hope their discovery will pave the way for new medical treatments that are more effective and safe.
- CNA/ir
The discovery could be useful in developing drugs to treat some human diseases.
Just like switching on and off the lights, scientists may one day be able to "switch off" illnesses such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
The key to this is a gene called Pin1. Researchers found that Pin1, which is linked to human illnesses, has an unusual effect on plants.
Assistant Professor Liou Yih-Cherng, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, said: "By switching on this gene, indeed (it) can help plant flower much earlier, by two weeks, and also by switching down this gene, (it) also can slow down the flowering, also by another two weeks."
The discovery of the gene's behaviour has implications on drug development.
Prof Liou said: "By understanding the Pin1 function, (it) can help scientists discover or design the new medicine which can help.... block the tumour formation, for example, and also in Alzheimer's disease. So by manipulating Pin1 function, they can also, perhaps, prevent the neuron degeneration in the future."
While more research needs to be done, these scientists hope their discovery will pave the way for new medical treatments that are more effective and safe.
- CNA/ir
- wong chee tat :)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Project Updates / Status
I had not gave an update about the project for some time, because of lots of HRM meetings and presentations.
Finally, I met advisor on Monday and he went through some of the portions that were wrong and the areas that needed revisions. Some of the portions were not clear and needed to change.
Made the required revisions quickly and later part of the week focused on simulations results and discussions. This is a big chapter that had the most changes to do. According to adviser, part of the algorithm to compute the required values in the model were wrong and therefore unable to obtain the required simulation results.
Quickly schedule a time to meet him again to clear my remaining doubts. He took time to explain. The later part of the week spent most of the time thinking it through and checking and modifying the code and verifying the results.
Hope the computed results are correct!
Finally, I met advisor on Monday and he went through some of the portions that were wrong and the areas that needed revisions. Some of the portions were not clear and needed to change.
Made the required revisions quickly and later part of the week focused on simulations results and discussions. This is a big chapter that had the most changes to do. According to adviser, part of the algorithm to compute the required values in the model were wrong and therefore unable to obtain the required simulation results.
Quickly schedule a time to meet him again to clear my remaining doubts. He took time to explain. The later part of the week spent most of the time thinking it through and checking and modifying the code and verifying the results.
Hope the computed results are correct!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Project Updates / Status
It is quite some time I gave an update on the project. Over the vacations, I had done some work on some of the topics. I will summarized them here.
1) Understanding low work functions on FE. It is known that the material work function is very dependent on the FN theory. However, to be more efficient and use less power, having a low work function material for field emission seems to be a good idea. There are already some research on going in this area, however, most of them lack finer details that I need.
Initial results from simulations (2-3eV) seems in line with typical results (my working model as well as from the articles).
When the work function is made to be lower (< 1eV), on the first look, it follows the typical results. But on closer examination, it doesn't seemed to be so.
2) Tracking electron trajectories follows the classical laws of Physics.
Found some old sources and they revealed interesting behavior. Tempted to write for relativistic regimes but I better not to so.
3) Compiling xoopic doesn't seem to work. I got interested after reading Koh's thesis and from other articles especially from Journal of Applied Physics, but the package were dated in 2002. Searched and tested for the latest 2009 version produces lots of funny error messages. Note: Not a standard package.
4) Report writing
5) Planned for simulating for 2nd model using Zuber, etc. The program (2nd model)already completed and working in just a few days after the last paper.
I did not explore further into the space charge analysis and study the FE behavior due to lack of time. Anyway ,adding the model along with the results would bloat the report!
- wong chee tat :)
1) Understanding low work functions on FE. It is known that the material work function is very dependent on the FN theory. However, to be more efficient and use less power, having a low work function material for field emission seems to be a good idea. There are already some research on going in this area, however, most of them lack finer details that I need.
Initial results from simulations (2-3eV) seems in line with typical results (my working model as well as from the articles).
When the work function is made to be lower (< 1eV), on the first look, it follows the typical results. But on closer examination, it doesn't seemed to be so.
2) Tracking electron trajectories follows the classical laws of Physics.
Found some old sources and they revealed interesting behavior. Tempted to write for relativistic regimes but I better not to so.
3) Compiling xoopic doesn't seem to work. I got interested after reading Koh's thesis and from other articles especially from Journal of Applied Physics, but the package were dated in 2002. Searched and tested for the latest 2009 version produces lots of funny error messages. Note: Not a standard package.
4) Report writing
5) Planned for simulating for 2nd model using Zuber, etc. The program (2nd model)already completed and working in just a few days after the last paper.
I did not explore further into the space charge analysis and study the FE behavior due to lack of time. Anyway ,adding the model along with the results would bloat the report!
- wong chee tat :)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Project Updates /Status
Exams are coming and I will temporarily stopped coding and ought to focus on my exams. Will continue after exams.
I will provide more updates after my exams!
Good luck to all!
- wong chee tat :)
I will provide more updates after my exams!
Good luck to all!
- wong chee tat :)
Thursday, October 23, 2008
NUS researchers create antibody that may eradicate viral diseases
NUS researchers create antibody that may eradicate viral diseases.
Molecular imprinting
You can read from from here, and here.
-wong chee tat :)
Molecular imprinting
You can read from from here, and here.
-wong chee tat :)
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