Hi, I’m
Gerard Joseph Lim

Summary of Working Experience

2024 - Present

Lecturer
Physics/Applied Physics
SPMS, Nanyang Technological University

Research Fellow
Intelligent Materials and Systems Lab
Physics/Applied Physics
SPMS, Nanyang Technological University

Project Officer
Intelligent Materials and Systems Lab
Physics/Applied Physics
SPMS, Nanyang Technological University

2021 - 2024

2013 - 2021

Academic
Qualifications

2021

PhD Physics
Nanyang Technological University

2012

BSc (Hons) Applied Physics
Nanyang Technological University

Key Area
of Research

Nanomagnetism and spintronic devices for emerging sensor, memory, and computing applications

This research focuses on developing advanced materials and heterostructures for next-generation memory and logic devices. Key areas include studying spin-orbit torques and magnetization dynamics, essential for spintronic memory technologies, and creating energy-efficient, non-volatile memory technologies such as SOT-MRAM and other SOT-based devices for low-power, high-speed storage. Magnonics explores spin waves for energy-efficient information transfer and processing, with applications in analog-like and non-linear systems. Additionally, integrating spintronic devices with CMOS technology enhances computational efficiency and broadens the scope of future computing systems.

Bridging Physics with Real-World Innovation

Applying physics to multidisciplinary projects is one of the most powerful ways to connect fundamental science with practical innovation. Physics provides the language and framework to describe how things work, and when combined with engineering, materials science, and computing, it enables creative, quantitative solutions to complex real-world challenges. I focus on leveraging emerging technologies thoughtfully, not for their own sake, but to apply the most effective tools to solve meaningful problems.

Key Courses Taught

From foundational physics to advanced instrumentation and scientific communication, these courses equip students with the skills to explore cutting-edge research in spintronics, nanomagnetism, and solid-state technologies. Blending theory with hands-on labs, the curriculum prepares both undergraduate and postgraduate learners to drive innovation in memory, computing, and beyond.

Students

M.Sc. - Dissertation 2026

Ma Kaicong
Su Zhengrong
Tao Ran
Zhang Jiahe

M.Sc. - Supervised Research Project 2026

He Quanchao

M.Sc. - Supervised Research Project 2025

Chen Pan
He Xudong (Amazon, Shenzhen)

UG - URECA 2025/2026

Feng Shuhuai
N Shri Raman
Ng Ziteng
Kwon O Hyuck

UG - Odyssey 2024

Mohamed Nasir Bin Mohamed Sheriff