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.

Established in 1996, IMRE undertakes research in selected fields of materials science and engineering, including optoelectronics, nanomaterials, chemicals, and polymers. Our new innovations and discoveries are constantly being explored to help further the applications of advanced materials and processes.

IMRE is a member of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and is closely linked with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

We develop core competence and interdisciplinary teams in critical technology areas, enabling fundamental new discoveries, the development of advanced materials that lead to new commercial products, and the transformation of various technologies.

Partnering international organisations, research institutes and industry in a synergistic, multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to materials research further fulfils IMRE’s vision to be the leading research institute for materials science and engineering.