Masterclasses

In the past, feeding humanity was a battle against scarcity. But today, we face a plethora of new challenges: we need to imagine a future where innovation can move us beyond survival — toward abundance, resilience, and sustainability.

Available Sessions: (a) 8.30 am – 9.30 am or (b) 9.45 am – 10.45 am

This session aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the pressing sustainability challenges facing modern food production, such as environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and the impact of traditional agriculture on climate change. The talk will explore a range of innovative solutions to these challenges, with a particular focus on alternative proteins as a viable and sustainable option for the future. Throughout the session, students will be introduced to various types of alternative proteins, including plant-based meat, cell-cultured meat, and insect protein.

In addition to exploring these protein sources, the talk will highlight some pioneering local companies that are at the forefront of this food revolution, showcasing how innovation and sustainability can drive the future of food production. The session will conclude with an interactive tasting activity, giving students a hands-on opportunity to explore various edible insects. They will have the chance to sample cricket protein bars, roasted crickets, roasted silkworms, allowing them to experience firsthand the taste and texture of these alternative protein sources.

Available Sessions: (a) 8.30 am – 9.30 am (Limited capacity)

From powering clean energy to cleaning up water and transforming medicine, tiny materials are making a huge impact. In this talk, we'll dive into what these nanomaterials are, how they function, and why they're so important. We'll explore the fascinating world of inorganic nanomaterials—designed at an incredibly tiny scale, yet powerful enough to tackle some of the world's biggest sustainability challenges. Their unique physical, chemical, and biological properties make them perfect for groundbreaking innovations, especially in healthcare, like improving medical imaging or helping doctors fight cancer more effectively.

Available Sessions: (a) 8.30 am – 9.30 am or (b) 9.45 am – 10.45 am

Hydrogen is gaining global attention as a clean and versatile energy carrier that could play a major role in the world’s transition to sustainable energy. But what exactly is hydrogen energy, and how can it help us tackle climate change? In this talk, we will explore the science behind hydrogen production, storage, and use, from water splitting to fuel cells, and discuss the cutting-edge technologies shaping the hydrogen economy. We'll also examine the exciting opportunities and real-world challenges in scaling hydrogen for transport, industry, and power generation. Importantly, we’ll take a closer look at what this means for Singapore: how can hydrogen support Singapore’s green energy goals, and what innovations are already happening locally? Join us to explore how science, technology, and bold ideas are driving a cleaner, more sustainable future, and how bright young minds like yours can play a vital role in this journey.

Available Sessions: (a) 8.30 am – 9.30 am or (b) 9.45 am – 10.45 am

We benefit from many innovations from the energy and chemicals sector, which has given us greater access to energy, increased mobility, and products that go into materials and objects we use every day.

That's where STEM comes into play! In this Masterclass, we’ll dive into how STEM helps fuel innovation and drives efficiency in our industry. We will also look at exciting solutions poised to benefit the manufacturing industry, such as carbon capture and storage, advanced recycling, and more.

Join us to discover why these are exciting times, and how your STEM knowledge can shape the future of the energy and chemicals sector.

Available Sessions: (a) 8.30 am – 9.30 am or (b) 9.45 am – 10.45 am

Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of mechanics. Over the years, it has been rapidly transforming the healthcare landscape. By applying various engineering principles to understand the human body's biological systems, numerous innovative technologies have been developed for diagnostics, treatments, and preventative care. Furthermore, the advancement in state-of-art technologies ranging from measurement, diagnosis, automation and artificial intelligence has brought a lot of excitement to biomechanics research.

In this lecture, an introduction of past to current biomechanics research will be shared to highlight its important role in biomedical engineering and healthcare environments. Examples of biomechanics research in surgical technique, implant and prognosis of critical illness will be demonstrated to show the continuous effort to improve the surgical and treatment outcomes and shape the future of healthcare.

Available Sessions: (a) 8.30 am – 9.30 am or (b) 9.45 am – 10.45 am

Biomedical imaging involves the use of various techniques to produce images of normal and diseased tissue within the body. These techniques facilitate non-invasive diagnosis which minimises the distress caused to patients while still allowing for an internal view of the regions of interest. As such, biomedical imaging remains an essential part of the medical field today and developments in this field help clinicians to diagnose and treat a wider range of diseases with greater efficiency and precision.

This presentation will explore the field of biomedical imaging through various modalities, such as X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, tracing their evolution from early technologies to modern modalities, with an overview of their underlying principles and clinical applications. Recent advances such as AI-driven imaging will be highlighted alongside current challenges in image acquisition. Looking ahead, the future of imaging will also be explored through various promising developments in the field.

Available Sessions: (a) 8.30 am – 9.30 am or (b) 9.45 am – 10.45 am

Risk-Based Thinking (RBT) is a forward-looking approach that helps individuals and organizations anticipate challenges, make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes. Widely used in industries such as businesses, engineering and healthcare, RBT equips learners with the ability to think critically and act strategically.

In this engaging masterclass, students will explore the fundamentals of RBT and discover how to systematically identify, evaluate and manage potential risks. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples. Students will gain practical tools to enhance decision making and prevent avoidable setbacks. By the end of the session, students will be equipped with a valuable mindset and skill set that can be applied across academic, personal and professional settings.

Available Session: Only 9.45 am – 10.45 am