Professor Jin-Chong Tan awarded a €3.4 Million European Research Council Advanced Grant
Tuesday 23 Apr 2024
This grant will enable exploration of triboelectric nanogenerators that can harvest energy from the environment and convert it into useful electrical power.
Professor of Nanoscale Engineering Jin-Chong Tan has been awarded a 5-year European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant. ERC Advanced Grants are amongst the most prestigious and competitive EU funding schemes. They provide researchers with the opportunity to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven, high-risk/high-gain projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs.
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