While the ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful UV rays, excess amounts of ozone can result in adverse health effects in humans. A study led by @NTU_ASE A/P Steve Yim analyzes the ozone-temperature relationship and projects future ozone concentrations.
Nature-based solutions for flood risk reduction: A probabilistic modelling framework Over the last few months, reports of terrible floods in Peninsular Malaysia have been commonplace in the news. From the devastating ones in December 2021 that affected more than...
Every year in CoS, PhD students defend their thesis, earning their doctorate which is the highest qualification in university. Science@NTU caught up with Dr Constance Chua from the Asian School of Environmental (ASE) about her PhD experience.
Two recent papers published in Nature Geoscience by researchers from ASE and the EOS Geodesy group shine new light on the geological processes leading up to earthquakes that can generate devastating tsunamis. In view of the new findings, earthquake and tsunami risk assessment need to be revised for coastlines near subduction zones in Asia and worldwide.
Conversion of forest to agricultural land is one of the biggest threats to wildlife in Asia. ASE PhD student Anushka Rege has investigated the potential of cashew plantations in India as habitat for wild animals, showing that though forests remain irreplaceable, cashew plantations could serve as a supplementary habitat for local animals, if well-managed.
Coastal cities like Singapore are heavily affected by changing sea levels. Two scientists from ASE, Associate Professor Adam Switzer and Professor Benjamin Horton are leading teams to look for solutions to help mitigate the effects.
Our warmest congratulations to Professor Kerry Sieh, who has been awarded Professor Emeritus status! In a Professor Installation Ceremony that took place before the NTU President’s State of the University Address on 15 September, four retired NTU Professors, of which two are from the CoS, were conferred this honour. Professor Kerry Sieh retired after ten years as director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) in January this year.
Every year in CoS, dozens of PhD students defend their thesis and earn their doctorate, the highest university degree. In this series, we catch up with some new doctors to find out about their experience of doing a PhD in CoS, what made them embark on the intense four year journey and what plans they have for the future. Next up, we have Dr Stephen Pansino, a Research Fellow with the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS).
Our warmest congratulations to Dr. Deepa Mele Veedu, recipient of the Graduate College Research Excellence Award (AY 2019-2020). Dr. Veedu received the award in recognition of outstanding research achievements during her Ph. D. candidature with ASE/EOS.
Our warmest congratulations to ASE graduate Foo Zhen Hui, winner of the Esri Young Scholars Award 2020! The award recognises exemplary work of geospatial science students, which is singled out from a nationwide competition and showcased during the Esri User Conference (Esri UC) held in San Diego. Foo Zhen Hui graduated from ASE in 2019 with a BSc in Environmental Earth Systems Science with a specialisation in Geoscience.