Pushing polymers beyond their limits

Welcome to the M.W.M Research Lab!

We are a research lab at Nanyang Technological University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Singapore. Led by Asst. Prof Matthew Wei Ming Tan (M.W.M), we work at the interface of polymer mechanics and materials design, developing high-performance polymer networks for extreme mechanical and environmental conditions. Our goal is to advance polymer technologies that demand performance and durability. At the same time, we integrate end-of-life considerations by designing polymer systems with recyclability or biodegradability, supporting a circular materials economy.

Latest News

24 Mar. 26

Great news! Our work, Amplifying toughness in silica-reinforced natural rubber by preserving long chains,” has been published in PNAS.

09 Feb. 26

We welcome our new research associate, Suchaya Chaiworn!

12 Jan. 26

We welcome our new FYP students for AY25/S2, Shaoyu and Yonghui!

05 Dec. 25

Our PI has returned to NTU as an Assistant Professor.