RESEARCH NEWS

NUS CDE researchers develop electronic skin that senses and self-heals under water

July 17, 2026

By combining sensing, damage detection and self-repair in one device, the system extends the working life of underwater machines used in diving and marine robotics.

SHINE at CDE and STATS ChipPAC sign Research Collaboration Agreement on photonic packaging technologies

July 17, 2026

The agreement aims to improve manufacturing yield, scalability and talent development in Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem.

CDE Innovation and Research Award and NUS Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize Winners

July 17, 2026

Eight CDE research projects were recognised at the university level, including one receiving the top-ranked Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Prize in the Group category.

NUS CDE researchers reveal key design rule for atom-thin electronics

July 14, 2026

Study shows that tiny gaps inside ultra-thin devices can strongly influence unwanted electrical leakage, offering practical guidance for building smaller and more reliable electronic components.

Soft sensor developed by NUS CDE researchers turns touch into robotic action without electronics

July 9, 2026

A fully mechanical sensor converts applied force directly into fluidic actuation, giving soft robots the ability to sense and respond without the need for electronic processing or external power.

Tsinghua-NUS researchers share progress from joint research projects

July 7, 2026

CDE-hosted symposium features 14 projects supported under the first joint funding call, in fields spanning AI, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and materials innovation.

NUS CDE researchers develop probabilistic spintronic processors for faster and greener optimisation

July 2, 2026

In a breakthrough for high-performance and energy-efficient computing, researchers demonstrate novel probabilistic processors that accelerate complex optimisation tasks while consuming less energy.

Reading the clues in the air as haze risks rise

July 1, 2026

Amid warnings of a higher-risk haze season, research at NUS CDE led by Assoc Prof Yu Liya is tracing the chemical fingerprints of airborne pollution to help Singapore prepare better.

NUS teams win Boeing BUILD 2026 with solutions for aviation, safety and sustainability

June 29, 2026

At the Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) Programme 2026, three NUS teams were named winners after a week-long bootcamp and final showcase.

NUS CDE and Stanford students co-create innovative new projects with Meta and Venture Corporation through the GEDI programme

June 26, 2026

Through cross-border collaboration, PrimeDrive and Golf Hawks emerged as ambitious, human-centred ideas inspired by industry prompts.

Open data is changing the way cities are studied

June 25, 2026

From transport systems to urban climate, shared urban datasets are helping researchers unlock new insights, says NUS CDE’s Asst Prof Filip Biljecki.

STDCT partnerships strengthen water resilience in Singapore’s data centres

June 18, 2026

STDCT will work with PUB, SGTech and the Singapore Water Association to test and validate water-efficient solutions for tropical data centre operations in Singapore.