Design Optimization
Strategic and multidisciplinary optimization for complex systems.
Design Sciences Laboratory
Intelligent design for sustainable systems
Assoc. Prof. Moon Seung Ki, Principal Investigator
Status
Accepting PhD/Intern applicants
Theme
Sustainable & Smart Manufacturing
Office
Block N3.2-B1-02, NTU
Research Areas
Core directions
We apply scientific principles, economic theory, and AI to the design of customized and sustainable products, services, and systems.
Advanced Manufacturing
Design for additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and smart factories.
Digital Twins
Software-defined products and factories for predictive maintenance and Industry 4.0.
Sustainable Design
Redesign and remanufacturing strategies for green technologies.
Lab Overview
Research that connects theory, design, and manufacturing
The Design Sciences Laboratory at NTU focuses on applying sciences, economic theory, and AI to the design of customized and sustainable products, services, and systems. Our work includes multidisciplinary design optimization, advanced modeling, and digital twin technology for the smart factory of the future.
What defines our work
- Integration of AI, economic theory, and design science
- Focus on sustainable and customized product lifecycle
- Pioneering smart manufacturing and digital twin solutions
Selected Research
Recent projects
Representative efforts in digital twins, AI-driven manufacturing, and sustainable design.
Corporate Lab
Hyundai-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Lab
Large-scale research initiative (58.6M SGD) focused on manufacturing process optimization and intelligence.
Robotics AI
Intelligent Manufacturing Robotics
Developing AI technology to optimize manufacturing processes and autonomous mobile robot cell production.
Digital Twins
Production Digital Twins
Synthesis framework for production digital twins and reconfigurable manufacturing systems.
Publications
Selected papers
Recent research contributions in smart manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and AI-integrated design.
- Leveraging Vision-Language Models for Manufacturing Feature Recognition in CAD Designs. ASME JCISE, 2025.
- Software-Defined Factory: Paradigm Shift in Manufacturing Towards Industry 5.0. IJPE&M, 2025.
- Autonomous printing process optimisation and in-situ anomaly detection. Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 2025.
Lab Members
Our Team
The Design Sciences Laboratory brings together a dedicated team of researchers to bridge the gap between design theory and advanced manufacturing.
Principal Investigator
Assoc. Prof. Moon Seung Ki
Research Fellow
Jeon Sang Jun
PhD Students
Chua Zhong Yang, Tan Yu En, Katherine Gao, Nicholas Ng, Lee Jong Suk, Cho Seung Yon, Khan Muhammad Tayyab, Kim Jung Yeon, Seo Su Yeon
Research Associates/MEng
Kim Dong Hui, Winston Lim Wei Liang, Wu Qiong Wendy, Jeon Yee Kyung, Jenny Yi Nagyoung
People and Contact
Join the lab
The Design Sciences Laboratory is composed of a diverse team of researchers, including PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates. We welcome prospective students and collaborators interested in advanced design science and manufacturing.
Phone
+65-6790-5599
Location
Design Laboratory (MAE)
Block N3.2-B1-02, Nanyang Technological University
Opportunities
PhD admissions, internships, collaborative research, visiting students