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The Future IMRE Technologies Webinar

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Dr ADY SUWARDI, IMRE, A*STAR

Sustainable Semiconductor Cooling & Energy Harvesting

Abstract
Thermoelectrics is attractive as a green and sustainable way for harnessing waste heat and cooling applications. Designing high-performance thermoelectrics involves navigating the complex interplay between electronic and heat transports. In this talk, Dr. Ady Suwardi will discuss the broad picture of physically driven optimization strategies for thermoelectric materials, emphasizing the electronic transport aspect of inorganic materials. Furthermore, he will give the outlook and perspective on the technological impact of thermoelectrics and the research trend in the future.

Biography
Dr. Ady Suwardi obtained his B.Eng in Materials Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge, U.K. He is currently a group leader at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) and an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). His research expertise lies in energy materials, with a specific focus on thermoelectric materials. He works on many aspects of thermoelectric materials and devices, including electronic waste recycling for thermoelectrics. He also works on thermoelectrics for various applications in wearables, IoT, and aerospace.

Dr TAY SIOK WEI, IMRE, A*STAR

Composite and Sustainability

Abstract
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials are widely used in industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent chemical and corrosion-resistant. As CFRPs are designed to withstand harsh conditions, they are very difficult to recycle. In IMRE, the Composites and Sustainability group aims to close the CFRP lifecycle loop, enabling easy recycling technology to recover and reuse both carbon fiber and the degraded polymer. In this webinar, Dr. Tay will share with you some of IMRE's key technologies and strategies to tackle this issue.

Biography
Dr. Tay Siok Wei has been working in IMRE as a Scientist since 2006. She obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Her research interests focus on polymer coatings, surface modification, and surface interaction.

With over 30 papers published in international journals and filed 15 patents, Dr. Tay presently leads the Composites and Sustainability team and uses her expertise in surface chemistry to advance composite research by recovering high-value products from composite waste.

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