Faculty
 Ang Lay Kee, Ricky Associate Provost, International Relations, and Ng Teng Fong Chair Professor for SUTD-ZJU IDEA PhD, University of Michigan |
 Pey Kin Leong Associate Provost, Digital Learning PhD, National University of Singapore |
 Low Hong Yee Head of Pillar (EPD), Associate Professor (EPD), Co-Advisor of Dyson-SUTD Innovation Studio PhD, Case Western Reserve University |
 Yeo Kiat Seng Advisor for Global Partnerships PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Yang Hui Ying Programme Director (NEED), Professor |
 Ye Ai Associate Professor PhD, Old Dominion University |
 Cai Kui Associate Professor JointPhD, Technical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands & National University of Singapore |
 Ngai-Man (Man) Cheung Associate Head of Pillar (Education, ISTD), Associate Professor PhD, University of Southern California |
 Mohan Rajesh Elara Associate Professor PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Foong Shaohui Associate Head of Pillar (EPD), Co-Director for Dyson-SUTD Innovation Studio, and Associate Professor PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology |
 Michinao Hashimoto Associate Professor PhD, Harvard University |
 Lu Wei Associate Head of Pillar (Research, ISTD), Associate Professor PhD, Singapore-MIT Alliance, National University of Singapore |
 Nagarajan Raghavan Associate Professor PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Tan U-Xuan Programme Director, SUTD Technology Enterprenuership Programme (STEP), Associate Professor PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Joel Yang Associate Professor PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
 Desmond Loke Assistant Professor PhD, National University of Singapore |
 Teo Tee Hui Senior Lecturer PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
 Shubhakar Kalya Senior Lecturer PhD, Nanyang Technological University |
Research Facilities
Under the NEED programme, students will have access to cutting-edge research facilities in SUTD such as the Electronic Design Laboratory (EDL), an electronic design and innovation hub which supports research and design activities in the broad areas of electronic circuits and systems.
The EDL houses a high-performance wire bonding machine, a wedge bonder, a probe station, an oscilloscope, a spectrum analyzer and several workstations with EDA software as well as test and measuring equipment.
What's next
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Frequently asked questions
What is new about the Supercharged DAI curriculum?
Open to students applying from AY2026 onwards, the new Supercharged DAI curriculum has a revamped core curriculum with two pathway options.
- The Societal and Systems Intelligence track integrates economics, business and AI to address complex systemic challenges.
- The Human-Centred Intelligence track draws from psychology, philosophy, and human-AI interaction to advance more empathetic and ethical technologies.
Together, these pathways prepare students to harness the full potential of human and AI to create industry solutions that are as thoughtful as they are transformative.
What do I learn about AI in this programme? What skillset would I gain?
Rather than viewing AI only as a technical tool, the DAI programme helps you develop an AI-aware mindset—understanding how to use, improve, and critically evaluate AI in the design of real-world solutions. By combining design thinking, technological skills, and insights into how people and systems interact, you will be equipped to create innovations that are both intelligent and deeply human-centred.
You will graduate with a powerful combination of design innovation, AI fluency, and human-centred thinking—this empowers you to bridge technology and humanity for tackling open-ended challenges in an AI-driven world.
How would I know if I have failed the EWET?
Students who failed the EWET will receive an email from Office of Student Administration (OSA) in Week 2, informing them that they have been enrolled into the FEP. The email will also include their weekly class timing and lesson venue. Your FEP teacher will also follow up with an email to you. The first FEP class will begin in Week 3.
What happens if I fail the EWET?
You are not expected to withdraw from SUTD if you fail the EWET. If you fail the EWET, you are required to complete the following:
- Freshmore English Programme (FEP) in Term 1
- Freshmore Communication Programme (FEP) in Term 3. FCP is a Pass/Fail module and you will need to pass both in order to graduate from SUTD.
How should I prepare for the EWET?
There is no preparation or studying required. You just have to be present virtually to access the test, read the question carefully and give a logical and coherent written response. Please be reminded that you should write in proper, grammatical sentences and choose a tone which is appropriate.
You are, however, encouraged to read this short book:
William Strunk, Jr. & E. B. White, Elements of Style, 4th Ed. (Allyn & Bacon, 2000).
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