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New physical security token could be introduced this year to prevent high-value transfers scams
Singapore authorities are exploring the introduction of a new physical security token based on Fast Identity Online standards to strengthen safeguards against scams involving high-value bank transfers. Professor David Yau explains how it works.
Quantum Scheme Achieves Secure Data Analysis with Revocation and Keyword Search in Mobile Cloud Computing
A novel scheme has been developed that allows mobile devices to perform keyword searches and complex computations on encrypted data stored in the cloud, without compromising privacy or revealing sensitive information. Professor Zhou Jianying was one of the contributors to this research.
Models Learn to Manage Messy Medical Data
When labelled scans are scarce and hospitals collect images in different ways, a new training recipe developed by Assistant Professor Zhao Na and her collaborators helps segmentation AI keep its bearings across domains without needing more annotations.
Cyber-Defence Exercise Incorporates Real Combat Intelligence for Realistic Training
The fourth Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise (CIDeX) at SIT incorporated real cyber-operation intelligence and private-sector collaboration to strengthen readiness against evolving cyber threats. On the sidelines, DIS and SUTD launched Cyber5G, a telco-grade testbed for threat modelling and cyber training in the telecommunications sector.
Meet Dr. Malika Meghjani, the assistant professor using robots to make the world a better place
From mapping coral reefs to inspecting ship hulls, Dr. Malika Meghjani’s pioneering work in robotics is proving how innovation can create real impact — for people, the planet, and the future
Women who protect the seabed
With 75% of the world’s coral reefs at risk, including over 60% of Singapore’s, Assistant Professor Malika Meghjani at SUTD is using robotics to protect them.
Making $2k from stickers: Singapore’s Gen Z illustrators turning their bedroom doodles into dollars
Three up-and-coming local art talents/self-taught illustrators were featured, including SUTD alumnus Arissa Rashid.
AI-powered underwater robot helps scientists map out corals
The robot, developed by an SUTD team led by Assistant Professor Malika Meghjani, can generate a low-resolution 3D digital twin of coral reefs, giving scientists a clear map of corals in Singapore’s murky waters.
Build for Good Hackathon: Innovative solutions tackling social issues
SUTD graduate Kiran Mohan and his team developed Lawify, an AI legal assistant that makes legal advice more accessible and efficient.
Singapore music-makers like Yung Raja and Jack Neo in tune with AI, but wary of its pitfalls
At SUTD, researchers developed Mustango — a text-to-music AI model that interprets detailed musical instructions such as genre, tempo, and chord progression to generate diverse music styles. Associate Professor Dorien Herremans was quoted in the article.