Assoc Prof Ariando, Outstanding Scientist Award, Faculty Awards 2021

Prof Ariando has established strong research capabilities in the area of quantum-materials-by-design within a relatively short time after joining NUS. He discovered various emergent quantum phenomena at oxide heterostructures and interfaces. His research breakthroughs have established NUS as an international player in this field.

In the field of superconductivity, he was one of only two research groups in early 2020 to produce superconductivity in nickel-based oxide compounds. Last year, his team discovered superconductivity in La-based nickel oxide, closing the chapter on the decades-long search for superconductivity in this cuprate-analog compound.

He also led work on energy-efficient brain-inspired logic devices, which could revolutionise semiconductor design.

Prof Ariando has published in many premier journals, including Nature, Science, Physical Review Letters, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, and Nano Letters. He is regularly invited to speak at key conferences and serves on editorial boards and committees.