A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME)
Advancing Singapore’s RIE ecosystem, driving impact at scale
19 Mar 2026As the Chairman of Singapore’s lead R&D public sector agency, Chorh Chuan Tan outlines A*STAR’s strategic role within a new phase of national strategic priorities in research, innovation and enterprise.
Turning noise into an AI asset
28 Jan 2026By exploiting natural hardware imperfections in optical devices, a new photonics platform offers a base for robust and reliable AI models.
Powering the changemakers
24 Jul 2025This year, the National Research Foundation Singapore is empowering three A*STAR researchers to push the boundaries of science.
Guiding stars at scientific frontiers
6 Jan 2025In recognition of their scientific contributions and impact both locally and globally, 14 leading researchers have been awarded the 2024 A*STAR Fellowship.
Tiny device takes the pressure off
10 Dec 2024A new medical device can make treating resistant high blood pressure safer and more effective by improving how doctors perform a key surgical procedure.
Breaking through to open airwaves
20 Nov 2024New acoustic filters could support faster future mobile communications by tapping into underused higher frequency bands, reducing congestion in existing channels.
Whirling scanners broaden diagnostic horizons
20 Sep 2024A new optical scanner reduces costs and expands medical imaging applications, enabling doctors to better view and diagnose internal body structures.
Nearing quantum horizons
30 Aug 2024A*STAR frontiers in the national push for a quantum computing advantage
To build a light-speed data highway
23 Aug 2024Advanced photonic processors boost machine learning efficiency by handling vast data streams in parallel, with potential benefits for enhanced patient monitoring and cloud computing.
Frequencies of the future
11 Jul 2024Advanced materials are set to enhance the transition to 6G networks, enabling faster, broader and more reliable wireless communication.
Powering a green tomorrow
13 May 2024From production to storage and usage, A*STAR research institutes are tackling challenges in sustainable energy to meet the needs of the 21st-century.
A sensor for mirrored molecules
6 May 2024A breakthrough method for detecting mirror-image molecules with incredible sensitivity promises transformative applications in medicine and chemistry.