Congratulations to Dr. Bellam Sreenivasulu and his students, Loh Jiong Rui and Khoong Wei Kit for their outstanding achievement in publishing their UTC2704 project work in the prestigious Applied Energy journal. These high-impact publications out this course supervised by our fellow, Dr Bellam Sreenivasulu showcases the academic depth and research innovation coming from systems thinking and system dynamics approaches at Residential College 4 (RC4).

The paper by Loh Jiong Rui and Dr. Bellam Sreenivasulu, "Towards net zero: Evaluating energy security in Singapore using system dynamics modelling," addresses Singapore's ambitious climate goals to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. This study employed systems thinking and system dynamics to explore the nation’s path to both achieving these targets and securing energy amidst evolving geopolitics. Key findings emphasize the need for >80% renewable energy by 2050 and sustainable diversification, particularly into hydrogen, electricity imports, and solar energy.

The paper by Khoong Wei Kit and Dr. Bellam Sreenivasulu, titled "Evaluating the growth of Singapore's solar electricity capacity towards Green Plan 2030 targets and beyond using system dynamics modelling approach," examines Singapore’s solar roadmap. With limited land and no fossil fuels, the country’s solar capacity is critical for reaching its Green Plan 2030 goals. The results and policy interventions show that Singapore is making progress toward achieving its solar capacity goal of 2 GWp by 2030, and possibly reaching it even earlier.

The ‘UTC2704 Projects in Systems’ senior seminar is intended to enable and empower students to undertake independent, systems-focused projects spanning energy, environment, health, society, and business. These projects contribute significantly to academic and real-world discussions, showcasing the ability of RC4 students to apply systems approach to address complex real-world problems.