Research

In Temasek Polytechnic, we conduct cross-disciplinary collaboratory applied research projects with partners across various sectors. Our technology development efforts are focused around the following Technology Clusters:

AGRI-FOOD TECHNOLOGY

APPLIED DIAGNOSTICS

INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY

We have also identified Analytical Science, AR/VR, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Internet-of-Things and Machine Learning as Enabling Technologies that will support the development of the above four Technology Clusters.

Agri-Food Technology

Temasek Polytechnic recognises the need to support the local aquaculture industry and contribute to the national initiative to ensure resilience in the supply of food fish. At the same time, the Agri-Food Technology Cluster also aims to address our population needs for healthier food options as our nation declares war on diabetes.

Our Centre for Aquaculture and Veterinary Science, appointed by the APEC Policy Partnership for Food Security as one of its Technology Resource Centres, has one of the most advanced facilities for aquaculture research in Singapore. Temasek Polytechnic also houses the Aquaculture Innovation Centre (AIC), which is a Centre of Innovation set up with the support of Enterprise Singapore and together with a consortium of research institutes, agencies, universities and polytechnics. AIC aims to support and develop Singapore's aquaculture industry with the aim of enhancing farming productivity.

Temasek Polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Nutrition Services also houses the first and only Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC)-SINGLAS accredited Glycemic Index (GI) testing laboratory in this region.

Aquaculture Technology

Being the leading Institute of Higher Learning in aquaculture technology, TP adopts a multidisciplinary approach tapping on expertise from our research scientists and engineers in providing solutions for the aquaculture industry. Our core competencies lie in aquaculture nutrition, health and disease management, breeding and seedstock development, intensive culture systems for sustainable aquaculture and precision technologies relevant to aquaculture development.

Applied Nutrition

Temasek Polytechnic is Singapore’s leading institution in GI research and testing. Our food scientists, nutritionists, and chefs also provide assistance to the F&B industry from designing healthier menus to the development and production of tasty, functional or healthier food options, which include ice-cream, noodles, ready-to-eat meals and bakery products.

Agri-Food Technology Tech Offers

Applied Diagnostics

This Technology Cluster has developed strong expertise in various types of diagnostic platforms for applications in humans, animals and food. These capabilities reside in our Aquaculture Innovation Centre, Centre for Aquaculture & Veterinary Science and Healthcare Engineering Centre, where our scientists and engineers from the School of Applied Science and School of Engineering work collaboratively with the industry, hospitals, farms and regulatory bodies to develop readily deployable diagnostics solutions.

Medical Diagnostics

Projects that we have worked on include microfluidics based point-of-care devices for detection of sepsis and hand foot mouth disease; and paper-based diagnostic kit for the detection of gout and kidney problems.

Agri-Food Diagnostics

Complementing our Agri-Food Technology Cluster, we have developed a whole suite of diagnostic platforms to support the agriculture and food industries. These include an optical immunoassay (OIA) for food pathogens; and a high-temperature resolution melting (HRM) multiplex assay for shrimp pathogens.

Applied Diagnostics Tech Offers

Intelligent Systems

Leveraging on robotics, additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies, Temasek Polytechnic develops solutions for industries to enhance their product value and productivity, and support our manufacturing industry towards Industry 4.0. The research work is conducted by multi-disciplinary teams from our Advanced Manufacturing Centre, Robotics & Automation Centre and TP-Digital Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing Centre, where our engineers and scientists integrate their core domain knowledge with data analytics, machine learning and Internet-of-Things, to develop cutting-edge industrial solutions.

Advanced Manufacturing

For the manufacturing industry, we develop solutions to digitalise and automate manufacturing systems; optimise the quality through artificial intelligence and data analytics; and assist companies to model and visualise manufacturing operations. We also specialise in additive manufacturing, where we develop process capabilities for different materials such as metallic alloys and ceramics.

Robotics and Automation

Our core technological areas in robotics include wireless sensor network, embedded intelligent system, robotic navigation, path planning, obstacle navigation, motion control for research robots, programmable/motion control for automation, machine vision, process control and simulations. We have customised the development of our fully autonomous intelligent vehicles on the production floors of some companies, and are also in the process in developing solutions that serve the needs of the service industry.

Intelligent Systems Tech Offers

Sustainable Development Technology

In Sustainable Development Technology, we have developed strong capabilities in energy systems and sustainable materials through our staff from the School of Applied Science and School of Engineering. TP’s Clean Energy Research Centre is the leading centre in Singapore for fuel cell research, and technologies related to flow battery, solid-state power electronics, as well as energy efficiency and management. Together with our experts in materials science, construction technology and nanotechnology from our Centre for Urban Sustainability, TP offers an integrated approach to our industry partners in the provision of advanced sustainable technologies.

Energy Systems

We have developed a whole array of fuel cell, flow battery and battery management systems for electric vehicles and underwater vessels. Our energy management systems also incorporate data analytics and internet-of-things technologies, to bring about smart solutions for both domestic and industrial applications.

Sustainable Materials

We have developed sustainable geopolymer materials & structures, and engineered cementitious concrete for prefabricated modular wall systems. Other materials of interest include asphalt concrete incorporating waste materials, self-cleaning nanomaterials for cold spray technology and novel insulating materials comprising biofibers.

Sustainable Development Technology Tech Offers

Licensing

We work closely with the industry to bring impactful technologies to the market. The commercialisation of research is usually executed by licensing know-how/patents to industry companies such as SMEs, large local enterprises (LLEs), MNCs, etc. Adopting a vibrant applied R&D culture in TP, tech offers from our Technology Clusters, i.e. Agri-Food Technology, Applied Diagnostics, Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Development Technology, are curated and made available for licensing and commercialisation.

Consultancy

Through consultancy projects, our staff from the School of Applied Science, School of Business, School of Design, School of Engineering, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, and School of Informatics & IT, make available their knowledge and expertise to external partners, including companies, public agencies and community groups.

These consultancy projects are conducted through Temasek Polytechnic’s wholly own subsidiary, TP Innovation Holdings Pte Ltd and our Centres of Excellence, including the Advanced Manufacturing Centre, Aquaculture Innovation Centre, Centre for Applied Nutrition Services and Centre of Innovation for Complementary Health Products.

Areas of consultancy can range from advanced manufacturing, aquaculture technology, applied nutrition, analytical services and digital marketing.

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Contact Details

rtd@tp.edu.sg
8.30 am to 5.30 pm (Mon to Fri). Closed on Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
Research and Technology Development Department
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757