50 Years Of Materials Science In Singapore - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9813147555 ISBN 13 : 9789813147553

Editeur : Wspc, 2016

Synopsis

50 Years of Materials Science in Singapore describes in vivid detail how a newly independent nation like Singapore developed world-class research capabilities in materials science that helped the country make rapid progress in energy, biomedical and electronics sectors. The economy mirrored this rapid trail of progress, utilizing home-grown technology and the contribution of materials science to the various sectors is undeniable in ensuring the economic growth and stability of Singapore.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Prof Freddy Boey is Deputy President and Provost of Nanyang Technological University (NTU). A Professor of Materials Engineering, he has distinguished himself internationally with a strong track record of breakthrough commercial applications in the global arena.

Before becoming Provost, he was Chair of NTU's School of Materials Science and Engineering, 2004-2010, during which he led its transformation into one of the world's largest materials engineering institutions with a solid reputation for generating industry-relevant technologies that can be commercialized.

Prof. B V R Chowdari has obtained his PhD degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) from the Mangalore University, India. He has worked at the University of Zurich, Switzerland; University of Pennsylvania, USA; University of Stuttgart, Germany; and Nagoya University, Japan, in different capacities at different times. Currently he is a Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering and also Senior Executive Director in the President's Office, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Visiting Professor at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, China. Prior to joining NTU, he was a Professor of Physics and Executive Director at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Prof. Chowdari was awarded Officer in the Order of Academic Palms title by French Government, Business Event Ambassador title by Government of Singapore, and Outstanding Science Entrepreneur award by NUS. He is the elected member of the ICSU Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific and also the Academician and Vice-President of the Asia Pacific Academy of Materials. He is appointed as the Honorary Advisor to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Revue de presse

This volume begins with a great overview of the history and choices made by Singapore over the last decades to bring the country to the forefront of science, technology and innovation. The contents truly demonstrate the tremendous growth in cutting edge materials science and technologies research using case studies taken from Singapore's finest contributions. Combining science history and science politics with research reports of great intellectual depth, it is also a very pleasant read. This volume is useful and highly recommended for scientists, science decision makers, technologists, and managers alike. --Prof G. Julius Vancso, FRSC, MHUS, University of Twente, The Netherlands

An intriguing history of what a nation can do if they pick a technical area to emphasize. Singapore's change from a low-cost manufacturing hub 40 years ago, when I first visited, to first class standing in the materials area has been dramatic. Most leaders in the field have participated in the bi-annual Materials conference (ICMAT) that is now probably the world's leading international meeting in the area. This book describes step by step how this transition took place. --M Stanley Whittingham, Binghamton University, USA

This is a MUST READ book for those who are curious to learn the how-to secret of Singapore as it catapulted itself into world prominence based on focused efforts in advanced materials research during the past decades. With a growing population on a fixed land mass and no natural resource, the government continues to improve the quality of lives of it citizens. This is a model to emulate. --R P H Chang, Northwestern University, USA

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wspc
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9813147555
• ISBN 13: 9789813147553
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Éditeur: Boey Freddy
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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