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 forĀ 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 Singaporeā€™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
AkiVAL 2024
Feel free to download the digital booklet for the exhibition here. Formerly known as CityEx, AkiVAL 2024 is a celebration of the achievements of students in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Masterā€™s Programmes from the past academic year. Organised by a committee of students from the DoA and TAS, this exhibition showcases the milestones and creative […]
NUS Cities at The World Cities Summit 2024
Join us at the forefront of addressing liveable and sustainable city challenges and exploring integrated urban solutions at this year’s World Cities Summit! Held biennially, this prestigious event brings together government leaders and industry experts dedicated to innovating for more livable and sustainable cities. Organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban […]
Form Follows Climate: Designing Climate-Resilient Schools
Research in science and technology over the past century have led to improvements in the overall quality of living, from better public health services, alleviating food precarity to enhancing human comfort within our built environment. The key attribution here is a more profound appreciation of our relationship with the natural and built environment, through exercising […]
Emergent Systems: An Exhibition of Design 6 Studio Works
“Emergent Systems: An Exhibition of Design 6 Studio Works” is a public exhibition of the BA(Arch) Year 3 student’s Design 6 Studio works. This year, students are invited to re-evaluate the role of systems in the increasingly complex field of architecture where a siloed approach is becoming irrelevant. The exhibition will display the works […]
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