Leonard Ng Wei Tatمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Leonard Ng Wei Tat serves as an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University's School of Materials Science & Engineering, where he directs the NGenuity Lab focused on data-driven roll-to-roll printed flexible electronics and self-driving laboratories for renewable energy systems. His work bridges advanced manufacturing, nanomaterials, and artificial intelligence to develop sustainable energy solutions. Ng's academic foundation includes a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge (2019), where he pioneered low-cost printed electronics using graphene and 2D materials. This was followed by a prestigious NTU International Postdoctoral Scholarship with CSIRO and a Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship for renewable energy commercialization. His research spans seven core areas: Additive and Advanced Manufacturing, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Smart Cities infrastructure, Surfaces and Coatings engineering, Artificial and Augmented Intelligence, Biomedical Informatics, and 2D Materials applications. Current projects emphasize machine-learning enabled inverse design for high-throughput manufacturing of photovoltaics, with particular focus on stability enhancement and efficiency optimization of printed solar cells. Analysis of Ng's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward integrating AI with laboratory automation, with dominant themes in self-driving laboratories (35% of output), printed photovoltaics (40%), and stability enhancement techniques (25%). His work demonstrates exceptional translational impact, with multiple industry features including PV Magazine coverage of his perovskite solar cell breakthroughs. Scientific recognition includes: NTU International Postdoctoral Scholar Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship Ng actively mentors eight PhD students and multiple postdoctoral researchers in organic and perovskite photovoltaics, self-driving lab development, and AI-driven materials design. His group secures substantial funding through competitive mechanisms including Nanyang PhD Graduate Scholarships, SINGA Scholarships, and industry partnerships, supporting both fundamental research and commercial translation efforts. The NGenuity Lab operates as a dynamic hub for innovation, featuring specialized facilities for roll-to-roll printing, photovoltaic characterization, and AI-driven experimental automation. Current initiatives focus on democratizing laboratory robotics through low-cost 3D printing and developing closed-loop optimization systems for industrial-scale renewable energy manufacturing.












