NUS Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM)

Welcome to I-FIM: Pioneering Smart Materials and Innovative Research 🌟 Established in 2021, I-FIM is a groundbreaking institute dedicated to Functional Intelligent Materials (FIMs). Hosted at the National University of Singapore, we are the sixth Research Centre of Excellence in Singapore, and the fourth at NUS. 🚀 Helmed by Nobel-Prize-winning materials scientist Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov and Distinguished Professor Antonio Castro Neto, our team of world-class academic investigators is embarking on a fresh approach to materials research. 🔬 We are creating a library of designer materials and developing systematic mathematical descriptions, serving as the building blocks for FIMs. Through machine learning and robotics, we're designing FIMs for applications like neuromorphic computers, smart membranes, and more. 🤖 Our Materials Robotics Laboratory facilitates a tight integration of theory, algorithms, and data to synthesize materials with desired properties efficiently. 🔍 We use reduced material components to create FIMs for specific smart applications, such as gas and liquid capture using 2D composite membranes for sustainable decarbonization, hydrogen production and water filtration, 2D-electrolytes for targeted drug delivery in cancer research and more. 🌱 Our innovative materials extend to areas like life sciences, artificial photosynthesis, artificial neurons, and artificial tissues, enabling new possibilities in healthcare and technology. 🎓 We are passionate about nurturing the next generation of emerging scientists through our graduate training program, offering scholarships for PhD studies and world-class resources tailored to their needs. Follow us to stay updated on our transformative research and connect with our vibrant community!