High Impact Thesis NTU WOW

Ahmed Hussein graduated with a PhD from the school of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE). He talks to us about the need and development of power converters that use multi-level switches that can convert power with several inputs and outputs in the same package at lower cost. He discusses factors such as circuit optimization, minimizing losses, and boosting power. We also go over the inception of this podcast and how to start your own successful student initiative with the school's support.



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Dr. Christoper Luwanga is a PhD graduate from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and one of the founders of HIT podcast. Embark on a cosmic journey with Dr. Christopher Luwanga' research in space weather and ionosphere irregularity modeling. Discover how his work with machine learning is shaping the future of satellite communications. Plus, delve into Dr. Luwanga's personal journey and his mission to unveil the 'why' behind PhD research of students that translated into the HIT podcast. Tune in for a captivating blend of science and storytelling – it's an episode you won't want to miss!

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, a PhD graduate from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), shares his research journey focused on enhancing the performance and efficiency of perovskite solar cells. Through innovative device modifications and optimizations, he strived to push the boundaries of solar cell technology. Additionally, Dr. Ibrahim discusses his novel approach to characterizing losses in these solar cells, offering valuable insights into the bottlenecks limiting their performance. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of solar energy research with Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, who also reflects on his experience as one of the original founders of this podcast.

Hasnain graduated with a PhD from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE). He talks to us about building machine learning models from past airport traffic data to minimize delays in real-time. He also discusses the challenges and hesitance in the adoption of such tools. We also gain some insight into his experience finding a higher purpose while doing research.

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Jwala graduated with a PhD from the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE). She talks to us about assessing Natural Language Processing (NLP) models that specialize in translation between different languages, compiling useful datasets for training, and some of the current pitfalls. She also shares her experience learning different languages from shows, books, and apps.


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Gopi is a post-doctoral researcher at the school of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). She was a PhD student from the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program @ NTU (IGP), working on using microbes to de-stain water contaminated by fabric dyes. She also talks about her time at NTU's Toastmasters chapter and her unique experience representing Singapore in Google's Connect Live (2019) event for her contributions to their Maps platform.