Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Intelligent Materials and Systems (IMS) Laboratory

Pioneering emerging non-volatile memory & sensory technology, intelligent computing architectures, and micro/nano-electromechanical magnetic sensing for bio-applications.

Non-Volatile Memory Neuromorphic Computing Resistive Random-Access Memory (RRAM) Electron-beam Lithography (EBL)
Laboratory Overview

Laboratory Highlights

  • Advanced Micro- and Nano-Fabrication Facilities
  • Device & Circuit Level Simulations for Intelligent Systems
  • State-of-the-art Film Deposition and Characterisation
  • Industry & Academic Research Collaborations

Our Vision

To pioneer next-generation spintronic and intelligent memory technologies that power energy-efficient computing architectures and advanced biomedical sensing systems worldwide.

Our Mission

Bridging fundamental physics with industrial innovation through micro- and nano-fabrication, advanced device modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver transformative technologies.

About IMS Laboratory

The Laboratory of Intelligent Materials and Systems (IMS Lab) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore , develops advanced materials and devices for AI hardware and next-generation computing.

Our research focuses on non-volatile memory, spintronics, in-memory and neuromorphic computing, and intelligent sensing, with emphasis on energy-efficient and scalable device technologies. We combine fundamental device physics with modelling, micro- and nano-fabrication, and advanced magnetic and electronic characterisation.

A key strength of the lab is translational research, including the development and integration of emerging memory technologies on 300 mm silicon wafers, in close collaboration with leading semiconductor industry partners and international research institutes.

About NTU Laboratory
200+
Journal Papers
50+
Intellectual Property (IP)
S$40M+
Research Grants
10+
Advanced Lab Tools
40+
Graduated PhD Students
60+
Graduated Undergraduate
Project Students

Core Research Areas

Non-Volatile Memory Spintronics

Non-Volatile Memory

Development and characterisation of next-generation spin-based non-volatile memory devices for energy-efficient computing architectures.

Intelligent Systems AI Hardware

Intelligent Systems

Integrating emerging memory devices into novel hardware for neuromorphic computing and intelligent sensor processing.

Biomedical Sensing Bio-MEMS

Biomedical Sensing

Micro- and nano-electromechanical magnetic sensing systems engineered for biological diagnostic and biomedical applications.

Interested in Collaborating or Joining Our Research Team?

We are constantly looking for passionate PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and industrial partners to join our mission in pushing the boundaries of Spintronics and Intelligent Systems.