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Launch of Applied Materials-NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Laboratory 2.0

Applied Materials – National University of Singapore (NUS) Advanced Materials Corporate Laboratory is expanding its collaboration, building on the success of its first phase. The partnership has led to significant achievements in modeling novel materials and processes, contributing to the local semiconductor ecosystem and training over 70 researchers, PhD students, and trainees.

On 24 October 2024, Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Research Foundation was the Guest-of-Honour alongside industry leaders, government officials and senior members of the university at the launch ceremony.

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Working as a multi-disciplinary team, the Applied Materials-NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab researchers combine theoretical and experimental approaches, as well as engineering and scientific expertise, to develop new materials critical for the semiconductor industry.
Working as a multi-disciplinary team, the Applied Materials-NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab researchers combine theoretical and experimental approaches, as well as engineering and scientific expertise, to develop new materials critical for the semiconductor industry.
From left to right: Mr Brian Tan, Regional President (Southeast Asia), Applied Materials; Dr Satheesh Kuppurao, Group Vice President, Applied Materials; Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman, National Research Foundation; Mr Hsieh Fu Hua, Chairman, NUS Board of Trustees; and Professor Tan Eng Chye, President, NUS.
From left to right: Mr Brian Tan, Regional President (Southeast Asia), Applied Materials; Dr Satheesh Kuppurao, Group Vice President, Applied Materials; Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman, National Research Foundation; Mr Hsieh Fu Hua, Chairman, NUS Board of Trustees; and Professor Tan Eng Chye, President, NUS.

Applied Materials-NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Laboratory 2.0 Video

In Phase 2, we will include a larger, more advanced cleanroom, new programmes for talent development, as well as the establishment of a Professorship at NUS. The aim is to attract experts in semiconductors, materials science and other technology fields.

Professor Liu Bin, Deputy President (Research and Technology), Mr Brian Tan, Regional President (South East Asia) at Applied Materials, Professor Richard Wong, Dr. John Sudijono as well as Professor Silvija Gradečak-Garaj, Vice Dean of Research & Technology, shares more in the new video below.

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Applied Materials and NUS Expand Semiconductor Research Lab to Drive Innovation and Talent Development in Singapore

To further advance semiconductor research and talent development in Singapore, we are expanding our collaboration to further advance semiconductor research and talent development in Singapore. NUS and Applied Materials announced a major expansion of their joint semiconductor research lab, co-hosted by CDE and the Faculty of Science, aimed at enhancing Singapore’s position as a hub for advanced semiconductor technology.

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From left to right: Mr Brian Tan, Regional President (Southeast Asia), Applied Materials; Dr Satheesh Kuppurao, Group Vice President, Applied Materials; Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman, National Research Foundation; Mr Hsieh Fu Hua, Chairman, NUS Board of Trustees; and Professor Tan Eng Chye, President, NUS.

Applied Materials Inc and NUS jointly launched applied materials - nUS Advanced Materials corporate lab 2.0

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat was given a tour of exhibits that showcased cutting-edge solutions and breakthroughs in material science, microelectronics and other areas. Phase 2 of the Applied Materials ─ NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Laboratory was launched on 24 October 2024 by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat as the Guest-of-Honour.

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat (front row, right) touring an exhibition highlighting cutting-edge innovations in advanced materials, microelectronics, and other breakthrough technologies.

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Mr Brian Tan (left), Regional President (South East Asia), Applied Materials, presenting a cheque to NUS President Professor Tan Eng Chye (right) for the establishment of the new Applied Materials Professorship at NUS.

 

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