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
Info Session: PhD at College of Design & Engineering, NUS | Scholarships, Application Tips, and Your Questions Answered
Considering a PhD in engineering, architecture or design? Join the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering for a one-hour online session on how to build a strong application, and how to fund it. You’ll hear from: – The Vice Dean (Graduate Programmes), on CDE’s PhD landscape and scholarship opportunities – Ten professors from the CDE Graduate Studies (Research) Committee, each representing one of our ten departments Who this is for: – Undergraduate students in their second year and above – Master’s students, whether by coursework or research – Researchers and working professionals considering a return to study Wherever you’re based, you’re welcome! the session runs entirely online. What you’ll take away: – What scholarship support is available, and what it covers – How to navigate the PhD application process, step by step – How to identify and approach a supervisor whose research matches your own – What admissions panels look for in a research proposal, and how to strengthen yours – A clear sense of what to prepare ahead of the August 2027 intake Date: 26 August 2026, Wednesday Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm (Singapore time, GMT+8) Format: Online via Zoom Register now to secure your place.
CDE Innovation Day 2026 Registration
CDE Innovation Day offers NUS students and researchers three tracks to grow ideas into real-world solutions and win funding support.
AkiVAL 2026
Singapore’s largest architecture exhibition is back again, featuring top students projects from the Bachelor’s of Arts (Architecture) and Masters of Architecture courses. The exhibition will display more than 200 amazing projects featuring the most beautiful architecture models and even some award winning architectural drawings.
M.Arch GradShow 26 – IDEK
The NUS M.Arch Graduation Show is an annual exhibition showcasing the design thesis projects of the graduating Master of Architecture cohort at the National University of Singapore. Planned and organised by the graduating students, the exhibition marks a significant milestone in their architectural education. Each thesis is the culmination of an intensive process of research, […]
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