Research Projects
Under the NEED programme, students are required to take on one of the following research projects (multiple project participation is not permitted) which will be jointly supervised by SUTD and CGU faculty. Students are advised to indicate their project preference when applying for the NEED programme.
AI Technologies for Intelligent Circuit Design
| Faculty | Research Project |
|---|---|
| • Mohan Rajesh Elara (SUTD) • Bing Sheu (CGU) |
Optimal Coverage Path Planning for Service |
| • Ngai-Man (Man) Cheung (SUTD) • Bing Sheu (CGU) |
AI Optimised for Digital Electronics |
| • Ngai-Man (Man) Cheung (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
Failure Analysis for VLSI using Machine Learning |
| • Teo Tee Hui (SUTD) • Bing Sheu (CGU) |
AI Chip Design Cybersecurity Chip Design (Integrated Circuits Design in Digital, Analog, Mixed-Signal and RF) |
| • Teo Tee Hui (SUTD) • Bing Sheu (CGU) |
Neuromorphic Chip Design (Integrated Circuits Design in Digital, Analog, Mixed-Signal and RF) |
| • Teo Tee Hui (SUTD) • I-Chyn Wey (CGU) |
AI Assist Chip Design (Digital Integrated Circuit Design) |
| • Yuen Chau (SUTD) • Bing Sheu (CGU) |
The Design of IoT to Support AI |
Design and Optimisation
| Faculty | Research Project |
|---|---|
| • Desmond Loke (SUTD) • Danny Barkan (CGU) |
Computational Design in Brain-Inspired Computing and Memory Applications |
| • Desmond Loke (SUTD) • Danny Barkan (CGU) |
Brain-Inspired Computing and Memory Applications Enabled by Novel Hardware Design |
| • Joel Yang (SUTD) • Jiunn-Woei Liaw (CGU) • Kou-Chen Liu (CGU) |
FDTD/FEM Simulation of FINFETs for Investigation of Plasmonic Effects |
| • Nagarajan Raghavan (SUTD) • Cher Ming Tan (CGU) |
Finite Element Modelling for Temperature – Moisture – Electrical – Mechanical (TMEM) Stress Effects on LEDs |
| • Shubhakar K (SUTD) • Pey Kin Leong (SUTD) • Danny Barkan (CGU) |
Simulation Study of Device Physics of FinFETs and SiNW Transistors and Its Reliability Issues |
Electronics for Robotics Control and Automation
| Faculty | Research Project |
|---|---|
| • Foong Shaohui (SUTD) • Hsin-Chun Lu (CGU) |
Development of a Structural Battery which also Functions as an Active Aerodynamic Surface of Aerial Craft (Robotics and Automation) |
| • Foong Shaohui (SUTD) • Danny Barkan (CGU) |
Integrated Electronics Design for Active Sensing of Aerodynamic Performance in Wings/Rotors of Aerial Crafts (Robotics and Automation) |
| • Foong Shaohui (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
Integrated Electronics Design for Active Actuation of Aerodynamic Performance in Wings/Rotors of Aerial Craft (Robotics and Automation) |
| • Mohan Rajesh Elara (SUTD) • Bing Sheu (CGU) |
Learning in Multi-Robot Teams (Robotics and Automation/AI Circuits & Systems) |
| • Mohan Rajesh Elara (SUTD) • Bing Sheu (CGU) |
Expressive AI Behaviors in Sociable robots (Robotics and Automation/AI Circuits & Systems) |
Machine Learning Based Reliability Assessment
| Faculty | Research Project |
|---|---|
| • Shubhakar K (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
TEM Characterisation of Degradation Mechanism in Advanced Devices (Data Analysis and Smart Devices) |
Data analytics and Electronics for Healthcare
| Faculty | Research Project |
|---|---|
| • Ngai-Man (Man) Cheung (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
Data Analytics for Bio-Medical Electronics (Would the Breath Sensor Analytics Idea Fit Here?) (Healthcare Engineering Design) |
| • Yang Hui Ying (SUTD) • Danny Barkan (CGU) |
Breath Sensor Network for Health Monitoring (Smart materials and devices/Healthcare Engineering Design) |
| • Yang Hui Ying (SUTD) • Kou-Chen Liu (CGU) |
Ultra-Sensitive Photon Detector Based on 2D Photoelectric Response Materials (Healthcare Engineering Design/Smart Materials and Devices) |
IC Design with Advanced Manufacturing
| Faculty | Research Project |
|---|---|
| • Joel Yang (SUTD) • Kou-Chen Liu (CGU) |
Fabrication and Study of Optical Resonances on FINFET Structures by Optical Spectroscopy |
| • Michinao Hashimoto (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
Digital Fabrication for Bio-Electronic Devices |
| • Michinao Hashimoto (SUTD) • Kin Fong Lei (CGU) |
Rapid Prototyping of 3D Printed Microfluidic Devices as Analytical Tools |
| • Yeo Kiat Seng (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
Design of a Low-Voltage Low-Power Millimeter-Wave Low Noise Amplifier |
| • Yeo Kiat Seng (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
Design of a High Efficiency Millimeter-Wave Power Amplifier |
| • Yeo Kiat Seng (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
Design of a Low-Voltage Low-Power 60GHz Phase-Locked Loop |
| • Yeo Kiat Seng (SUTD) • TBA (CGU) |
Design of a Wideband Low-Power 60GHz Voltage-Controlled Oscillator |
| • Yeo Kiat Seng (SUTD) • Cher Ming Tan (CGU) |
Millimeter-Wave Communication Systems for Low-Power Applications |
| • Yeo Kiat Seng (SUTD) • Cher Ming Tan (CGU) |
A 2.4GHz Ultra-Low-Power Radio for Cognitive Cameras |
| • Yeo Kiat Seng (SUTD) • Cher Ming Tan (CGU) |
Radiation Tolerant PLL |
| • Yeo Kiat Seng (SUTD) • Cher Ming Tan (CGU) |
Wideband Low Noise Amplifier-Mixer for Cognitive Radio Receivers |
Smart Materials and Devices
What's next
Find out more
Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility criteria or admission requirements for the PhD / EngD programme?
Applicants should have:
- At least a bachelor’s degree or above with excellent academic standing
- Proficiency in English with a minimum score of
- 90 for TOEFL (internet-based); or
- 6.5 for IELTS
- This is waived if the language of the medium in your institution is English
- Strong research interest
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline may vary each year, please refer to the programme webpages for latest updates.
How many intakes are there each year?
What are the documents required to apply?
Please prepare these documents for application:
- Original Undergraduate Degree certificate and academic transcripts
Please provide your undergraduate degree certificate, official academic transcripts and official letter of certification from your institution stating the expected date of graduation or award of degree if you have not graduated from your degree programme. Please include the grading policy/system for your transcript. For non-English documents, an official English translation must be provided (at your expense). Those who have a Master degree, should also provide the Master degree certificate and official academic transcripts. - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report
If the medium of instruction during your undergraduate studies was not in English, please submit your IELTS or TOEFL scores no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline. - Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score report
Not required, but highly recommended. - Name, designation and institutional email address of THREE academic referees
Your academic referees must be able to gauge your scholastic capabilities and achievements and your ability to complete the programme. It is advisable to notify your academic referees beforehand as they must submit their respective online recommendations within 1 week of your PhD application submission. - Curriculum Vitae
- Relevant supporting documents
Soft copy or web links to academic and/or industry portfolio, awards, publications, etc. - Your Singaporean Identity Card (NRIC) or relevant pages in your Passport
- Your Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
The uploaded documents must be in English. Otherwise, they must be accompanied by certified translations in the English language.
Can I apply before completing my current studies?
Yes—many programmes accept applications from students in their final term. Admission is conditional upon official graduation proof.
Can’t find what you need?