Hortense Le Ferrand
@hortenselef.bsky.social
Assoc. Prof. @ NTU Singapore | #materials #fun #multifunctions #bioinspiration #3Dprinting #sustainability | https://hortenseleferrand.com
Interesting blog. Turns out i am a huge romantic 🙈 soyourunauniversity.substack.com/p/part-2-thr...
Part 2: Three visions of a university
This is the second part of an eight-part essay on business strategy and the platform economics of the university, ‘So, You Run a University?’. This part lays out three visions of the university: a rom...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Interesting blog. Turns out i am a huge romantic 🙈 soyourunauniversity.substack.com/p/part-2-thr...
check this out :)
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Singapore commits record $37 billion to drive research, innovation and enterprise over next five years
New research programmes driving national strategic priorities and creating economic value will be launched. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
check this out :)
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Finally, our paper on the exploration of teaching biomimicry in an international context is out! www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Finally, our paper on the exploration of teaching biomimicry in an international context is out! www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10...
our latest paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Design, properties, and living mycelium.
Design, properties, and living mycelium.
Harnessing scaffold architecture to improve mycelium growth and performance in biodegradable composites
Mycelium-bound composites (MBCs) are bio-based materials manufactured by growing fungal mycelium within organic substrates, serving as biodegradable a…
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December 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
our latest paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Design, properties, and living mycelium.
Design, properties, and living mycelium.
Made a globe :) Where are you today?
November 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Made a globe :) Where are you today?
Metal and mycelium? 🪙 + 🍄🟫 ?
We grew an insulating mycelium-bound composite around a 3D printed metallic framework to create anisotropic thermal properties ➡️ ideal for macroscopic passive thermoregulation.
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We grew an insulating mycelium-bound composite around a 3D printed metallic framework to create anisotropic thermal properties ➡️ ideal for macroscopic passive thermoregulation.
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Thermal rectification in bulk metal-mycelium composites for passive thermoregulation of buildings
Climate change is a global issue, and the development of urbanized areas further exacerbates its impacts through the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect du…
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October 31, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Metal and mycelium? 🪙 + 🍄🟫 ?
We grew an insulating mycelium-bound composite around a 3D printed metallic framework to create anisotropic thermal properties ➡️ ideal for macroscopic passive thermoregulation.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We grew an insulating mycelium-bound composite around a 3D printed metallic framework to create anisotropic thermal properties ➡️ ideal for macroscopic passive thermoregulation.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We are now making microstructured ceramic-metal composites to combine their properties: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Magnetically assisted slip casting with pressureless sintering to produce microstructured alumina-copper composites | Hortense Le Ferrand
Previously, we have been using our 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑙𝑖𝑝 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 method to fabricate ceramic-ceramic or ceramic-polymer composites with complex microstructures. 🐚
🏁 Now, we applied the approach...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are now making microstructured ceramic-metal composites to combine their properties: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Delighted to share our latest publication on the mechanical deformations and impact properties of porous 3D printed porous Bouligand lattices: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Tailoring the compressive properties of 3D printed composites using bioinspired micro/macrostructure designs - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Tailoring the compressive properties of 3D printed composites using bioinspired micro/macrostructure designs
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October 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Delighted to share our latest publication on the mechanical deformations and impact properties of porous 3D printed porous Bouligand lattices: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Glad to share our latest literature review on Robotic materials with bioinspired microstructures (check out the very cute ToC 🐙🤖😁) advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Robotic Materials With Bioinspired Microstructures for High Sensitivity and Fast Actuation
In the review paper, design rationale and approaches for bioinspired sensors and actuators in robotics applications are presented. These bioinspired microstructure strategies implemented in both can ...
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September 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Glad to share our latest literature review on Robotic materials with bioinspired microstructures (check out the very cute ToC 🐙🤖😁) advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Reposted by Hortense Le Ferrand
We are excited to present the shortlists for the 2025 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science. Congratulations to the thirteen excellent candidates who made it to this year’s shortlist. Read more about the candidates and learn more about the award: go.nature.com/46nlAWy #WomeninStem
September 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We are excited to present the shortlists for the 2025 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science. Congratulations to the thirteen excellent candidates who made it to this year’s shortlist. Read more about the candidates and learn more about the award: go.nature.com/46nlAWy #WomeninStem
Delighted to share about our recent research comparing the thermal performance and durability of mycelium composite tiles made with 2 different fungal species. Ganoderma can resist more than 2 weeks under sun and rain! advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Comparison of the Thermal Performance and Durability of Textured Mycelium‐Bound Composite Tiles Made Using Ganoderma lucidum and Pleurotus ostreatus
This study investigates the surface properties of the mycelium of Ganoderma lucidum and Pleurotus ostreatus on textured elephant skin-inspired mycelium tiles grown by these two fungal species respect....
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September 16, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Delighted to share about our recent research comparing the thermal performance and durability of mycelium composite tiles made with 2 different fungal species. Ganoderma can resist more than 2 weeks under sun and rain! advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
We just released a preprint where we explored student's use of ChatGPT and prompting frameworks for writing their literature review (small sample size = 7 students, but still quite interesting outcomes) arxiv.org/abs/2509.01128
Assessing prompting frameworks for enhancing literature reviews among university students using ChatGPT
Writing literature reviews is a common component of university curricula, yet it often poses challenges for students. Since generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools have been made publicly acc...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
We just released a preprint where we explored student's use of ChatGPT and prompting frameworks for writing their literature review (small sample size = 7 students, but still quite interesting outcomes) arxiv.org/abs/2509.01128
They should indicate the number of pages with the invitations for reviewing manuscripts… the 62 pages paper, i did not see it coming, honestly…
September 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
They should indicate the number of pages with the invitations for reviewing manuscripts… the 62 pages paper, i did not see it coming, honestly…
How can biomimicry benefit AI and in turn AI benefit biomimicry?
We are exploring this idea in this review paper and find many possible synergies for more sustainable solutions. #biomimicry #artificialintelligence #research #sustainability www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We are exploring this idea in this review paper and find many possible synergies for more sustainable solutions. #biomimicry #artificialintelligence #research #sustainability www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Exploring the synergistic interactions between artificial intelligence and biomimicry for sustainable solutions
The environmental and climate crisis calls for the sustainable solutions. As a potential approach, this paper reviews the latest developments in the f…
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September 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
How can biomimicry benefit AI and in turn AI benefit biomimicry?
We are exploring this idea in this review paper and find many possible synergies for more sustainable solutions. #biomimicry #artificialintelligence #research #sustainability www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We are exploring this idea in this review paper and find many possible synergies for more sustainable solutions. #biomimicry #artificialintelligence #research #sustainability www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Hortense Le Ferrand
Makes me wanna re-post my talk recording that deals with this and other related issues, so here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYuF...
PROGRESS Webinars: A Practical Guide to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice Issues in Research
YouTube video by UBC Institute of Mental Health
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September 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Makes me wanna re-post my talk recording that deals with this and other related issues, so here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYuF...
Wish I had read this book 7 years ago! Luckily, I could still find useful insights to apply tomorrow :) thanks @jenheemstra.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Wish I had read this book 7 years ago! Luckily, I could still find useful insights to apply tomorrow :) thanks @jenheemstra.bsky.social
How to address the heat challenge in cities? Check out this article in CNA Today, our mycelium tiles may be one of the approach: www.channelnewsasia.com/today/big-re...
From 'fungi tiles' to S$400 cooling vests: How can Singapore keep its cool as temperatures rise?
As record-breaking temperatures strain daily life in Singapore and across the globe, the city-state is exploring innovations in design and technology to build long-term heat resilience at an individua...
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August 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
How to address the heat challenge in cities? Check out this article in CNA Today, our mycelium tiles may be one of the approach: www.channelnewsasia.com/today/big-re...
Creating colors using mycelium and no chemicals: our latest paper (download PDF for better view of the beautiful images). www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10...
August 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Creating colors using mycelium and no chemicals: our latest paper (download PDF for better view of the beautiful images). www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10...
I have 16 manuscripts under review, but most of them seem to be stuck 🙈🙈
August 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I have 16 manuscripts under review, but most of them seem to be stuck 🙈🙈
We developed new simulation approach to model graphene foams made by CVD. The pre-proofs are available online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Mechanical properties of template-based 3D graphene foams via multiscale modeling
Nanoporous graphene foams fabricated via template-based chemical vapor deposition (CVD) exhibit excellent tensile properties, including self-stiffenin…
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July 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We developed new simulation approach to model graphene foams made by CVD. The pre-proofs are available online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Glad to have been interviewed in this article about sustainable solutions along with many others: swe.org/magazine/mat...
Materials Metamorphosis - Society of Women Engineers
Researchers in a variety of industries — from fashion to construction and from oyster reefs to adhesives — are developing the next generation of sustainable
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July 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Glad to have been interviewed in this article about sustainable solutions along with many others: swe.org/magazine/mat...
very interesting review: advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
A Bio‐Inspired Perspective on Materials Sustainability
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July 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
very interesting review: advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Check out our latest publication in Nature Communications where we grow mycelium on 3D printer porous biopolymer scaffolds to combine mechanical properties with functional properties.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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3D printed gyroid scaffolds enabling strong and thermally insulating mycelium-bound composites for greener infrastructures - Nature Communications
Mycelium-bound composites grown from fungi onto solid lignocellulosic substrates show limited mechanical strength and durability for practical applications. Here, the authors report the growing of myc...
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July 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Check out our latest publication in Nature Communications where we grow mycelium on 3D printer porous biopolymer scaffolds to combine mechanical properties with functional properties.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...