The Taru Lab at NTU Singapore is a cross-disciplinary lab pushing the boundaries of optics, electronics, and mechanics to pioneer the next generation of infrared optoelectronic devices with real-world impact. Our lab welcomes graduate students from all subdisciplines to join us. We also welcome postdocs, undergraduate students, and visiting students year-round. Interested applicants are invited to email their CV to naoki.taru@ntu.edu.sg

Join Us

Postdoctoral Researchers

We are looking for highly motivated postdocs to join us. If you are interested in joining us, please email Naoki (naoki.taru@ntu.edu.sg). Preference will be given to scholars with interest/expertise in any of the following areas:

• Material growth (CVD, PVD, MBE, or PLD)

• MEMS

• Nano/microfabrication

• Quantum materials/quantum optics

Graduate Students

We welcome graduate students from all subdisciplines to join us. If you are interested, please email Naoki (naoki.taru@ntu.edu.sg). During their PhD, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in the following areas: 

• Optical measurements and a deep understanding of photophysics

• Growth and synthesis of quantum dots, 1D/2D materials, and organics

• Nanofabrication and demonstration of optoelectronic devices (e.g., LEDs, infrared cameras, and gas sensors)

• Optical and multiphysics simulations (e.g., Lumerical FDTD, COMSOL)

Visiting Students and Undergraduate Students

We welcome visiting students and undergraduate interns year-round. Open to applicants with or without prior experience. Please email Naoki (naoki.taru@ntu.edu.sg).