Dear students and colleagues
I have always been very proud of our achievements as a College. Our faculty, students and alumni continue to make waves in their chosen fields, with many achieving top awards and recognition both locally and internationally.
This month, two were awarded the highest honours in Science and Technology in Singapore.
Associate Professor Qiu Cheng Wei from our Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering was awarded the President's Science Award for his trailblazing contributions to topological thermal materials and diffusion physics, pioneering the fundamental framework in structured thermal metamaterials, quantum heat transport, advanced cooling technologies, and nonreciprocal thermal photonics.
Distinguished Alumni (Electrical Engineering Class '81), Adjunct Professor Quek Gim Pew, was awarded the President's Science and Technology Medal for his pivotal role in developing Singapore’s research ecosystem in critical areas including defence capabilities, space technology, advancing quantum engineering, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.
Their achievements are well-deserved, and I congratulate them wholeheartedly for this prestigious recognition.
Beyond their academic and professional accomplishments, both were lauded for their commitment to nurturing future generations of leaders, a passion that I believe is shared by other colleagues in CDE.
Education is said to be not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire. It is my hope that we continue to 'light the fire' for innovative and transformative change for the betterment of all.
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Acting Dean
College of Design and Engineering
HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
Between Line & Form Exhibition
Between Line & Form is an exhibition of hand-drawn architectural sketches by Ar. Rene Tan, presented in conjunction with the RT+Q Drawing Prize at NUS. Spanning over 40 years, the showcase features lead-on-paper sketches, mechanical pencil on vellum, ink and Pantone on Mylar, pen parti diagrams, ballpoint design esquisses, and sketchbooks on loan from the National Archives of Singapore. These drawings trace a personal journey through observation, discovery, improvisation, and speculation. From “Covid Drawings” exploring interior space to “Otto Wagner Drawings” on proportion and detail, “Pantone Drawings” on light and shadow, “Travel Sketches” on place and memory, and “Sketchbook Etudes” tracking design ideas, each work embodies what Michael Graves called “tangible speculations.” Between Line & Form invites visitors to reflect on the enduring value of hand sketching in an increasingly digital design culture, and to appreciate the liberating journey between each line and the next.
CDE Innovation Day 2026
CDE Innovation Day 2026 gives NUS students and researchers a clear pathway to develop ideas, strengthen prototypes and turn research into real-world solutions through three tailored tracks. Bringing together design, engineering and enterprise, the programme helps participants build skills, test and refine their concepts, and compete for more than SGD 300,000 in funding at the […]
Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Annual Symposium 2026
The CFI Annual Symposium 2026 is a 3-day conference, co-located with the 6th International Symposium of Water Disaster Mitigation and Water Environmental Regulation (WDWE) and the 2026 Asia Tsunami Workshop (ATW), which would be held at SIT Punggol from 21st October to 23rd October. The theme for this year’s CFI Annual Symposium 2026 is ‘Adapting Cities for Coastal and Flood Resilience’, reflecting the urgent need to take proactive steps to prepare for flooding in our cities. Admission is free for all CFI Symposium attendees. Paid tickets are also available for WDWE and ATW.
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