Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,

This past month, you might have seen articles and posts about the 2024 Singapore winner of the James Dyson Award—Luke Goh, Industrial Design (Class of 2024). Luke’s thesis project, Mammosense, is a first-of-its-kind tool that analyses individuals’ breasts to determine the optimal compression force required during screenings for greater patient comfort and encourage increased participation in cancer screenings. This is the 3rd consecutive win for the Division of Industrial Design – certainly a high point!

His work is intriguing because this young man had no qualms about embarking on this project—addressing a problem that would seem remote to the male population! Instead, his observations from his mother’s own experience drove his research, and intent in understanding the real problem underwent a mammogram himself. That is the spirit I often see in our College—the inquiring mind coupled with the drive to improve the lot of others.

The month was capped by another top achievement – former Head of Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Professor Liu Bin was awarded one of the nation’s highest honours – the President’s Science Award. Among her scientific achievements, she was also recognised for her creative and entrepreneurial mindset.

The inquiring mind, the interest in learning new things, and the love of exploring and experimentation – should always be encouraged here at CDE.

Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)