Science Castle Singapore 2025 Showcases Innovative Student Research from Across Asia
Science Castle Singapore Showcases Innovative Student Research from Across Asia
The Marquee at Science Centre Singapore was abuzz with scientific discovery as it hosted Science Castle Singapore, a prestigious event that brought together 260 bright young minds from five countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, and the UK. Marking its return after a hiatus since 2020, this year's event showcased the exceptional talent and groundbreaking research of students from across the region.
The event featured 10 outstanding oral presentations from students representing a diverse group of schools:
| School | Country | Research |
| St. Joseph’s Institution | SG | An investigation on the effect of Ibuprofen on Carpenter Ant’s (Camponotus spp.) average movement speed. |
| School of Science and Technology | SG | Investigation on how the colour of online study materials affects Singaporean adolescents’ memory retention rate |
| Doshisha International Junior and Senior High School | JP | Developing a support tool using Spresense |
| Clementi Town Secondary School | SG | Yeast Phosphofructokinase 2 is important for DNA Damage Repair |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) | SG | Generation of Optical Speckle Pattern using a Laser and its Characterisation |
| Cedar Girls’ Secondary School | SG | An investigation on the effectiveness of used cosmetic sheet masks as a reusable whiteboard duster |
| Gov. Efren B. Pascual Sr., Orani Integrated Central School | PH | CleanHusk: Sustainable Air Conditioning Filters Crafted from Corn Husk |
| Nanyang Girls’ High School | SG | Un-Desertification |
| Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Selangor | MY | SCIMMI-GONE |
| Nexus International School | SG | How much can the use of magnets accelerate the plant growth in hydroponics? |
These students presented their innovative research projects to a panel of judges and attendees. The Panel of judges consists of
- Dr. Kihoko Tokue, Managing Director of Leave a Nest Singapore
- Dr. Harish Handral, Senior Scientist at A*STAR
- Dr. Amaladoss Anburaj (Raj), Senior Scientist at Temasek Polytechnic
- Dr. Jonathan Lim – Patent Scientist at Davies Collison Cave
(From left to right: Dr Raj, Dr Jonathan, Dr Harish & Dr Kihoko)
The remaining participating teams presented their research findings in a poster judging session, demonstrating the breadth and depth of scientific talent among the participants.
Science Castle Singapore also recognized exceptional projects with awards presented by its partners, IDEAcademy, IBIDEN, UGO, and Vidacity. The main award winners were:
Best Poster Award: P04 – Raffles Institution – “Exploiting Microbial Genes to Increase Tumour Immunogenicity” 
- Leave a Nest Award: O-01 St. Joseph’s Institution – “An investigation on the effect of Ibuprofen on Carpenter Ant’s (Camponotus spp.) average movement speed.”
- Grand Winner Award: O-02 School of Science and Technology – “Investigation on how the colour of online study materials affects Singaporean adolescents’ memory retention rate”
These awards highlight the groundbreaking research and innovative approaches demonstrated by the students. Science Castle Singapore provided a platform for these young researchers to share their passion for science, exchange ideas, and network with their peers and mentors.
Moving Forward
Students eager to showcase their scientific talents on a broader stage are encouraged to participate in the upcoming Science Castle Asia, scheduled to be held in October. This regional event promises an even greater opportunity to connect with fellow young scientists from across South East Asia. Find out more here: https://s-castle.com/schedule/scasia2025/
About Science Castle
Science Castle is a unique platform dedicated to fostering the next generation of scientists and engineers. It provides a stage for junior and senior high school students to present their research projects, develop their communication skills, and engage with the wider scientific community.