RESEARCH NEWS

Quantum will change the way we compute and communicate

April 14, 2026

To mark World Quantum Day, Assoc Prof Charles Lim explains how advances in quantum communication and security are set to reshape how we process and protect information.

Rethinking engineering for a changing climate

April 10, 2026

At the Environmental and Sustainability Engineering Symposium, researchers, students and industry leaders examine how engineering must evolve to deliver sustainability in a complex world.

hydrogel sensor system

Wearable sensor enables real-time tracking of fatigue and mental health

March 30, 2026

Hydrogel-based system developed by researchers at CDE captures accurate cardiovascular signals on the move, enabling continuous mental health monitoring.

Harnessing nanotechnology to protect and strengthen plants

March 27, 2026

Asst Prof Tedrick Lew’s latest research breakthrough is a core–shell “microneedle patch” that releases its cargo only after entering plant tissue.

Self-training muscle could power a new generation of biodegradable robots

March 26, 2026

CDE researchers develop a platform that strengthens lab-grown muscle, overcoming a key limitation in biohybrid robotics.

VariFlux is one of 12 global teams in the 2026 MIT Climate & Energy Prize finals

March 25, 2026

Their patent-pending coolant can boost cooling efficiency as well as cut energy use and emissions in data centres and industrial systems.

High-resolution simulations reveal Singapore’s tidal stream energy potential

March 24, 2026

CDE, NUS researchers use tidal simulations to show Singapore’s currents could generate up to ~22% of national demand.

Team UroClear wins $50,000 grand prize at D-HIP Dazzle Day

March 20, 2026

The team’s device for efficient kidney stone removal outperformed four others at Duke-NUS Medical School’s Health Innovator Programme (D-HIP).

Building the future of tropical data centres: cooler, cleaner, and talent-ready

March 20, 2026

CDE signed an MOU with AHRI to strengthen regional collaboration on data centre certification, sustainable cooling, and talent development.

CDE faculty drive new national standards for healthier, energy-efficient buildings

March 12, 2026

CDE experts contribute to updated standards on ventilation, indoor air quality and hybrid cooling to improve building performance.

Robotics pioneer talks future of human-robot collaboration

February 28, 2026

At a seminar held at CDE, Stanford Prof Oussama Khatib shares how robotics is extending human capability across distance and extreme environments.

SHINE centre signs collaboration agreements with Samsung

February 12, 2026

Collaboration agreements support industry-facing research in high-performance computing and semiconductor manufacturing.