SUrF Research Workshop: An interdisciplinary approach to challenges in urban agriculture
As SUrF strives to stimulate multidisciplinary research to resolve challenges in urban farming, NUS Researchers from the Faculty of Science, College of Design and Engineering, School of Computing and Business School were invited to LT 20 on 20 November 2023 to attend our latest research workshop. The Director of Research Governance and Enablement at ODPRT, Prof. Thorsten Wohland was also invited to give a talk on the NUS’ efforts in the urban farming space.
Participants were invited to give 5 minute presentations on their research interests in urban farming. The topics encompassed various themes central to advancements in urban farming, including “Scientific and technological advancements” and “Emerging trends in urban farming”. Finally, the workshop concluded with a networking discussion session, during which participants from diverse faculties formed focus groups to prepare future grant applications.
If you are keen to participate in future research workshops organised by SUrF, do not hesitate to contact us.
| Theme | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging trends in urban farming | Prof. Veera Sekaran | Latest trends in the Agritech Industry in Singapore and region |
| Assoc. Prof Fu Yuming | The strategic role of community farming for social vibrancy, job creation, and climate action | |
| Digital networking and analytics | Prof Chan Mun Choon | Wireless networking, sensing |
| Asst. Prof. Wu Zhe | Machine learning modeling and optimization of greenhouse energy and crop yield | |
| Asst. Prof. Filip Biljecki | 3D city models and digital twins for urban farming potential maps and site identification | |
| Scientific and technological advancements | Asst. Prof. Long Yuchen | Potential applications of plant biomechanics |
| Asst. Prof. Sing Swee Leong | 3D printing for urban farming | |
| Asst. Prof. Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew | Nanotechnology as sensors and delivery vehicles for plant engineering | |
| Asst. Prof. Andy Tay Kah Ping | Nanoneedles for transgene-free, universal plant genetic engineering | |
| Dr. Maxine Allayne Darlene Mowe | BL5313 Food Security and Sustainability module and how graduate students can help with urban farming | |
| Resource management and systems | Assoc. Prof. Lefebvre Olivier | Sustainable water management in urban farming through treatment and reuse |
| Dr. Du Hongjian | Floating land for urban farming | |
| Dr. Terrence Tan Chun Liang | PV + greenery hybrid systems for walls | |
| Assoc. Prof. Chua Kian Jon | Sustainable cooling and water recycling for urban farming | |
| Alternative food production systems | Assoc. Prof. Chan Woon Khiong | Interfacing seafood cultured meat with aquaculture |
| Assoc. Prof. David Leong Tai Wei | Sugarcane/sugarbeet-less sugar production |