Acoustic Research Lab

Mission statement

The Acoustic Research Laboratory conducts fundamental & applied research with the aim of becoming a world-class tropical marine acoustics research laboratory & to attract international recognition & collaboration with the long-term goal of providing Singapore with a self-contained marine acoustics research centre of excellence.

Objectives

The objectives of the ARL are:

• To carry out high-quality acoustic research.

• To support affiliated marine research laboratories in their work where acoustic tools and research input are required.

• To attract international prestige and collaboration with recognised institutes abroad.

• To engender a positive research climate in which marine acoustic and technology companies are attracted to Singapore and are able to benefit from economically valuable research.

• To provide an effective marine research capability for Singapore to fulfill its needs with respect to managing its marine resources.

• To provide manpower training in marine acoustic research.

The ARL maintains authority over its inventory, purchasing, budgeting and resource allocations as a separate laboratory within the Tropical Marine Science Institute of the National University of Singapore

Research Opportunities

Researchers interested in participating in research at the ARL are welcome to take a look at potential opportunties here.