At the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), we are committed to high-quality, extensive materials research and development to bring about the latest in innovation and technology. We stand by the importance of materials research, which represents a vital platform for building Singapore’s competitive advantage in a knowledge-based economy. IMRE is a member of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Launched in 1997, IMRE leverages on capabilities in materials analysis, characterisation, materials growth, patterning, fabrication, synthesis and integration, to establish various R&D programmes. These programmes include research on organic solar cells, nanocomposites, flexible organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), solid-state lighting, nanoimprinting, microfluidics and next generation atomic scale interconnect technology.

Announcements

Jan 2010 issue of Perspectives newsletter now available online Interesting features include: New technologies and partnerships Research - Materials Growth Recent patents filed For other issues of the newsletter, please visit http://www.a-star.edu.sg/media/Newsletter.asp   Are you an overseas student looking to further your career in research? Scholarships Available! Grab this unique opportunity to further your studies in Singapore with IMRE! Calling all overseas graduates wanting to do a PhD! Obtain a PhD while doing research at A*STAR's IMRE through the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)... more If you are a Singapore student and want to pursue a PhD, then apply for the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)... more

Upcoming Seminars / Workshops / Symposia / Events

IMRE Seminar 2 Feb 10 (Tue) - 10.00am - 11.00am IMRE Seminar Room 1 "Synthesis and Optical Properties of π-Expanded Porphyrin Systems" Prof Maxwell J. Crossley School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Australia   IMRE Seminar 3 Feb 10 (Wed) - 10.00am - 11.00am IMRE Seminar Room 2 "Fabrication of Complex Nanostructures by Colloidal Chemistry" Dr Hongyu Chen Nanyang Technological University