Foong Shaohui

Dr. Foong Shaohui is an Associate Professor and Associate Head at the Engineering Product Development (EPD) pillar of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), with prior experience as a Visiting Assistant Professor at MIT's Mechanical Engineering department (2011). He leads the Aerial Innovation Research (AIR) Laboratory @ SUTD and actively collaborates with Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and medical institutions like National University Hospital (NUH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH).

• PhD, MS, and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2005-2010)

Research Interests span multiple domains:

• Robotics & UAVs: Nature-inspired aerial craft design (Project MONOCO), hybrid flight dynamics, and transformable rotorcraft
• Medical Device Innovation: Magnetic localization systems for nasogastric tubes and ventriculostomy procedures
• Engineering Education: Design-Centric pedagogy and pre-university Aerial Craft Workshops
• Autonomous Systems: Deep tunnel sewer inspection drones (NRF/PUB funded) and soft robotics

Scientific Contributions include patented magnetic localization technologies (licensed to Medergo Pte. Ltd.), over 20 peer-reviewed publications, and 5 granted patents. His work bridges aerospace engineering with biomedical applications through innovative mechatronic solutions.

• Best Application Paper Award at SCIS & ISIS (2014)

Research Grants include projects funded by Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF), Public Utilities Board (PUB), and National University Hospital partnerships. He mentors PhD/Master's students through interdisciplinary research in aerial robotics and medical device development.