# Grants and REsearch AdvancemenT (GReAT) Series

**Source**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/admissions/graduate-education/publications-and-videos/grants-and-research-advancement-(great)-series
**Parent**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie

##### The Grants and REsearch AdvancemenT (GReAT) Series, an initiative by the Research Grants Management @ GPL, showcases NIE researchers and their research projects. The intention is to celebrate their success in research, and to inspire fellow faculty members to apply for competitive research grants.

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### [Fighting Fats – Why Some May Have It Easier Than Others](/docs/nielibraries/gpl-documents/gpl-great-series/gpl-grants-and-research-advancement-(great)-fighting-fats.pdf?sfvrsn=edd25991_3)

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### [Assoc Prof Burns Stephen Francis](https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/entities/person/Burns-Stephen-Francis)

National Institute of Education
[stephen.burns@nie.edu.sg](mailto:stephen.burns@nie.edu.sg)

**Dr Stephen Burns** holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University in the UK. He taught and researched at the University of Texas at El Paso in the US for one year before going on to complete postdoctoral studies in childhood obe ...

**Appointments:** \
Associate Dean, Programme & Student Development, Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science

**Keywords:**
Nutrition, Metabolism and Health | Science of Learning

Source of Funding: Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund (Tier 1)

### [Listening Tests – A Fair Assessment of Language Ability](/docs/nielibraries/gpl-documents/gpl-great-series/gpl-grants-and-research-advancement-(great)-listening-tests.pdf?sfvrsn=4e29e4ff_3)

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### [Assoc Prof Vahid Aryadoust](https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/entities/person/Vahid-Aryadoust)

National Institute of Education
[vahid.aryadoust@nie.edu.sg](mailto:vahid.aryadoust@nie.edu.sg)

Vahid Aryadoust is an Associate Professor of language assessment at the National Institute of Education of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; an Honorary Associate Professor, the Institute of Education, UCL, London; and a Visiting Professor ...

**Appointments:** \
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - English Language & Literature

**Keywords:**
Education | Neuroscience

Source of Funding: Paragon Testing Enterprises

### [Revolutionising Manufacturing Technology with 2D Nanomaterials and 3D Printing](/docs/nielibraries/gpl-documents/gpl-great-series/gpl-grants-and-research-advancement-(great)-revolutionising-manufacturing.pdf?sfvrsn=fac00c3_6)

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### [Asst Prof Edison Ang Huixiang](https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/entities/person/Edison-Ang-Huixiang)

National Institute of Education
[edison.ang@nie.edu.sg](mailto:edison.ang@nie.edu.sg)

**Dr. Edison H. Ang** possesses a broad background and a diverse skill set within the field of materials science and engineering. He completed his undergraduate studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, earning his B.S. degrees in ...

**Appointments:** \
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

**Keywords:**
Additive and Advanced Manufacturing | Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Circular Economy | Membrane Technology | Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology | Renewable Energy and Sustainability | Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Source of Funding: National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC)

### [The Artground Experiment: Examining Engagement, Learning and Flow in a Purpose-Built Children's Arts Centre](/docs/nielibraries/gpl-documents/gpl-great-series/gpl-grants-and-research-advancement-(great)-artground-experiment.pdf?sfvrsn=36a82583_6)

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### [Dr Jennifer Wong Pui Cheng](https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/entities/person/Jennifer-Wong-Pui-Cheng)

National Institute of Education
[jennifer.wong@nie.edu.sg](mailto:jennifer.wong@nie.edu.sg)

**Jennifer Wong** is a Senior Lecturer in the National Institute of Education - Nanyang Technological University (NIE-NTU), Singapore. She serves as the Assistant Head in the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Department where she oversees the Dram ...

**Appointments:** \
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Visual & Performing Arts

**Keywords:**
Curriculum Design and Assessment | Education and Pedagogy | Special Education | Teacher Education

Source of Funding: National Arts Council (NAC)