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
Is there a specific degree that qualifies for the SUTD PhDⒾ by Innovation pathway?
Applicants with a relevant bachelor’s degree and demonstrated innovation research potential will be considered, as the pathway follows the same admission criteria as the standard SUTD PhD programme.
Is a master’s degree required?
A master’s degree is NOT mandatory. Applicants with relevant bachelor’s degree and innovation research potential are evaluated under the SUTD PhDⒾ by Innovation pathway admission requirements.
What is the application timeline?
There are two intakes per Academic Year in September and January. Applications for the inaugural September 2027 intake will open in November 2026 and close in March 2027.
What documents are required for the PhDⒾ by Innovation pathway application?
Required materials include degree certificates, transcripts, a CV, a research statement, and contact details for three recommenders. TOEFL (90/4.5) or IELTS (6.5) scores are necessary if the applicant’s prior instruction was not in English.
Is an innovation proposal needed at application?
A formal innovation mission proposal or industry partner is not necessarily required during the application stage. Candidates are encouraged to develop a self-crafted innovation mission after admission, guided by your Academic Supervisor and Innovation Guild Mentor. However, applicants are required to upload a brief statement of objective/mission proposal outlining the proposed industry problem you wish to address, proposed solution, connection to thesis research and intended validation methodology.
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