Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing (CRISP)

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the economic centre of Vietnam. The high-rise buildings at the centre of the image are part of the Vinhomes Central Park, a mixed-use urban development at the west side of the Saigon River, comprising of luxury apartments, high-end retail space, commercial and entertainment facilities. Protruding out of the cluster of buildings is Landmark 81, a 461.2 m tall super skyscraper that is the tallest building in Vietnam and the second tallest in Southeast Asia. This image was taken on 27 January 2024. The area of coverage in this WorldView-2 image is 1.95 km x 1.44 km.  #CRISP #SGSpace

On 17 March 2025, Dr.Kim Hwa Lim from CRISP and Prof. Masahiko Nagai from Yamaguchi University’s Center for Research and Application for Satellite Remote Sensing signed an MOU. The pact establishes a partnership for joint research in the field of remote sensing and other common areas of interest, fostering collaboration via exchanges of faculty, staff, and students, and sharing academic resources. It also supports seminars, lectures, and research dissemination, building a strong academic alliance. #CRISP #SGSpace

We are pleased to announce the transition of leadership at CRISP. After over two decades of dedicated service, Mr. Kwoh Leong Keong officially hands over the reins to Dr. Lim Kim Hwa. Mr. Kwoh took over the role of Director in year 2000 from our founding director, Prof. Lim Hock, and has since led CRISP with vision, dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment. As he steps down from the role of Director, Mr. Kwoh will continue to support us in an advisory capacity, offering his invaluable guidance and experience. We are excited to welcome Dr. Lim Kim Hwa into this new role and look forward to the future under his leadership. With Dr. Lim’s expertise and vision, we are confident that CRISP will continue to thrive and grow to greater heights. Please join us in thanking Mr. Kwoh for his exceptional leadership and in welcoming Dr. Lim to his new position! #CRISP #SGSpace

On 28 February 2025, CRISP was pleased to host a visit by officials from the European Space Agency (ESA) – Luca del Monte from Commercialization Services, Benjamin Koetz from Earth Observation, Nathalie Tinjod and Jean-Charles Bigot from External Relations. The delegation was here to attend the GSTCE 2025, the main event of the Singapore Space Week 2025. We had very productive discussions, particularly regarding CRISP's research using ESA Sentinel satellite data for various applications. We look forward to strengthening our friendship and expanding our collaboration with ESA, particularly in Earth Observation application projects. #CRISP #SGSpace

The Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition 2025 has wrapped up, and we’re excited to have been part of this incredible event! Highlights include:  🤝 The MOU signing between Singapore Land Authority’s Dr Victor Khoo and CRISP’s Dr Lim Kim Hwa—a major step forward in integrating LiDAR & remote sensing for carbon biomass mapping, land motion tracking, and flood risk assessment. 🤝 Dr. Lim Kim Hwa of CRISP also signed a MOU with Mr. Clinton Libbey of Kumi Analytics to advance blue carbon initiatives. The partnership focuses on utilizing satellite data and innovative methodologies to enhance the monitoring and assessment of blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass, and seaweed, which are vital for carbon sequestration. 🛰️ Building Damage Assessment with the Segment Anything Model (SAM) by Huang Xiaojing—leveraging AI and satellite imagery to improve disaster response and infrastructure planning. We're excited to keep pushing the boundaries of space technology for a more sustainable and resilient future! #CRISP #SGSpace 

On 25 February 2025, CRISP participated in the 7th Singapore Space Symposium, sharing how satellite technology is transforming environmental applications. Dr. Santo Salinas presented Satellite Remote Sensing as a Driver for Regional Air Quality Applications, highlighting how satellite data plays a vital role in monitoring and understanding air quality across the region. Dr. Lim Kim Hwa joined the panel discussion on Navigating Sky-High Insights: Opportunities and Challenges in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Satellite Applications, exploring how AI/ML is unlocking new possibilities in satellite remote sensing — and the challenges that come with it. Great discussions, innovative ideas, and a glimpse into the future of space tech! #CRISP #SGSpace 

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Santo Salinas Cortijo as the new Head of Research, taking over from Dr. Liew Soo Chin who will assume an advisory role. Dr. Santo brings with him valuable expertise and a clear vision to continue driving research excellence. We are confident that under his leadership, CRISP’s research will thrive. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Liew Soo Chin for his significant contributions over the last 30 years. #CRISP #SGSpace

On 18th February, CRISP held its Annual Staff Lunch, where we had the privilege of recognizing the outstanding contributions of our team members. Director, Mr. Kwoh, presented the recipients of this year’s Long Service Awards:  🌟 Ms. Huang Xiaojing – 30 years  🌟 Mr. Tan Wee Juan – 20 years  🌟 Mr. Seah Linfeng (absent) – 5 years  Their dedication and hard work are deeply appreciated, and we thank them for their years of service. Mr. Kwoh also bid a fond farewell to Mdm Chng Ngi Kun, who will be retiring in May after 30 years of dedicated service. CRISP deeply appreciates her loyalty and invaluable contributions. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Additionally, a warm welcome was extended to our newest team members:  👋 Mr. Kelvin Ong  👋 Ms. Carrisa Tan  👋 Dr Liu Qiaojun (Visiting Scientist) 👋 Dr. Cai Chen (absent) We are excited to have them onboard and look forward to the contributions they will make to CRISP's continued success. Here’s to a future filled with growth, collaboration, and achievement! #CRISP #SGSpace

CRISP was pleased to host a visit by a group of students from the Integrated Space Programme (ISP) on 12 February 2025. The ISP is supported by the Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE), Office for Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn), Space Faculty and NuSpace Pte Ltd. The students came from various secondary schools, junior colleges, and polytechnics in Singapore. Together, they will learn to build a real 3U CubeSat with an optical imaging payload and launch it into space. We shared with the students various aspects of optical Earth observation payloads and discussed potential trade-offs and adaptations for their 3U CubeSats. The students also witnessed the operation of CRISP’s ground station with the in-house developed Advanced Management System, observing the tracking and data communications for a live satellite pass, and had the opportunity to see one of CRISP’s tracking antennas up close. We wish the students all the best in their satellite-building endeavors and look forward to seeing their satellite functioning in space within a year or two. #CRISP #SGSpace

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🚀 Meet our team of female researchers and engineers who work at CRISP!    #CRISP #SGSpace #IDWGS #WomeninSTEM #womeninscience