NUS Electrical and Computer Engineering

from NUS College of Design and Engineering

From tutoring students to building an AI-powered learning platform used by more than 40,000 learners, Ryan Loh Yong Rui (Year 4, Computer Engineering, NUS Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) is helping to reshape how students learn.

Together with Alfred Ben (Year 4, NUS Computing), Ryan co-founded LearnKata to address a challenge they had observed firsthand: while AI tools can provide answers quickly, they do not always help students develop a deeper understanding of concepts.

Their solution was LearnKata, a platform designed to guide students through concepts in a structured and meaningful way using their own study materials. By focusing on understanding rather than simply generating answers, the platform aims to help learners build stronger foundations and greater confidence in their studies.

"Most current AI tools are not actually built for learning," Ryan shared. "They can often give students the right answer, but there is no real process for helping students understand and apply concepts properly."

Ryan's entrepreneurial journey reflects the innovation, resilience, and problem-solving mindset that Computer Engineering students bring beyond the classroom. From navigating slow early growth to building a platform that is making a real impact on learners, he and his team continue to demonstrate how technology can be used to address meaningful challenges in education.

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🏭⚡ From classrooms to company floors — ECE learning goes beyond lectures.

This semester, the ECE Club organised a series of industry talks and company visits, giving students the opportunity to explore how engineering is applied in real-world environments.

Students visited Schneider Electric, A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics, and DLE M&E, where they gained firsthand exposure to smart building systems, semiconductor research, automation technologies, and engineering operations across different industries.

Industry talks by Micron Technology and STATS ChipPAC also provided valuable insights into the semiconductor industry, career pathways, workplace expectations, and the evolving role of engineers in today’s tech-driven world.

Beyond technical knowledge, these sessions helped students better understand the connection between what they learn in class and the impact engineering creates in the real world 🌍🚀

🎉 Congratulations to our 15 NUS ECE awardees at the College of Design and Engineering Awards 2026!

Held on 22 April 2026, the annual awards ceremony recognised faculty members across CDE for their excellence in research, education, service, and innovation. Nearly 100 awardees were honoured for their dedication, impact, and contributions to shaping the future of engineering and design.

This year, our NUS ECE faculty members were recognised across several award categories, including:
🏆 Provost’s Chair
🏆 Clarivate 2025 Highly Cited Researcher
🏆 College Teaching Excellence Award

As shared by Professor Teo Kie Leong, CDE Dean, the CDE Awards celebrate individuals who drive the College forward through excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions to the community.

We are proud to celebrate our NUS ECE faculty members for their achievements and dedication. Congratulations once again to all our awardees 👏💙