Latest Updates
AI in Food Science and Nutrition Article Published in Food Australia
Date: October 2026
Dr. Martin Ma, together with Prof. Hua Ling and Prof. Nenad Naumovski, published an article in Food Australia titled "Use of Artificial Intelligence in Biotechnology and Food Science: Potential Implications for Human Nutrition." The article explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in bioactive discovery, biocatalyst design, precision fermentation, food manufacturing, personalized nutrition, and healthy ageing, while highlighting opportunities and challenges for responsible AI adoption across the food and nutrition sectors.
Dr. Martin Ma invited to join APAC CCUS 2027 Conference Organizing Committee
Date: September 2026
Dr. Martin Ma was invited to serve on the APAC CCUS 2027 Conference Organizing Committee, contributing to conference planning, technical-program development, and engagement with the international CCUS community.
New research project on cross-border CO₂ maritime transport
Date: September 2026
The A-SMART Lab launched a new research project on uncertainty-aware techno-economic and risk analysis of cross-border CO₂ maritime transport, with a focus on Singapore and regional CCUS deployment.
Invited talk at the Southwest CCUS-STRP BootCamp
Date: June 2026
Dr. Ma delivered an invited talk at the Southwest CCUS Training and Research Partnership BootCamp on CO₂ transportation, infrastructure modeling, and CCUS decision support.
Dr. Martin Ma appointed to SIT Emerging Technologies Initiative
Date: April 2026
Dr. Martin Ma was appointed as a member of the SIT Emerging Technologies Initiative (SETI), contributing to efforts to advance the responsible development and application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies across SIT.
CCUS research presented in Houston
Date: April 2026
Collaborative research involving Dr. Ma was presented at the 2026 Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Conference in Houston, highlighting the technical and economic feasibility of CO₂ storage and enhanced oil recovery in New Mexico.
Interviewed by CNA on energy and electricity prices
Date: March 2026
Dr. Ma was interviewed by CNA to discuss energy security, electricity prices, and broader energy-transition issues, providing an engineering and energy-systems perspective on developments affecting consumers and infrastructure.
Interviewed by BBC on energy transition and energy security
Date: March 2026
Dr. Ma was interviewed by BBC to provide expert perspectives on energy transition, energy security, and emerging energy-system challenges.