Professor Seeram Ramakrishna, with an h-index of 201 and over 194,400 citations, gave a lecture at UFAZ

At a forum dedicated to combating global climate change at UFAZ, Professor Seeram Ramakrishna from the National University of Singapore (NUS) delivered an insightful lecture on sustainable development pathways.

Professor Ramakrishna highlighted Singapore’s journey towards becoming a sustainable and livable city, sharing key information about the country's education system and the success of NUS, which currently ranks 8th in the QS World Rankings. He explored the evolving role of 21st-century higher education, emphasizing the importance of innovation and the strategies universities can adopt to meet future challenges. He also addressed how conducive national policies and regulations play a pivotal role in shaping education and driving innovation. Additionally, he discussed the future of the global economy and how these factors intertwine with sustainability. The event concluded with a Q&A session.

As a renowned expert in materials engineering at NUS's Department of Mechanical Engineering, Professor Ramakrishna holds impressive qualifications, including a PhD from the University of Cambridge and executive training from Harvard University (TGMP). His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Materials & Sustainability (ME6509) and Engineering Materials in Medicine (ME6505), which align with his commitment to advancing sustainability in engineering.

A globally recognized thought leader in fields such as the circular economy and nanotechnology, Professor Ramakrishna holds the prestigious Everest Chair and is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng). He is consistently ranked among the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds (Thomson Reuters) and listed as a Highly Cited Researcher in Cross-Fields (Clarivate Analytics). With an h-index of 201 and over 194,400 citations, his research contributions have left a profound impact across multiple disciplines.