MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN!
Dear students, alumni, colleagues, and partners of CDE,
Our Community Day is a day we set aside in Semester 1 to strengthen the bonds in our community with a focus on shared values, community wellness and enrichment. This year's Community Day was even more special as we celebrated our CDE Superheroes. These are the colleagues and students who, without the need for a mask and cape, have made a significant difference in the lives of others. They include student Alicia Chia Ya Jun (Industrial Systems Engineering and Management), who was instrumental in enhancing the visibility and engagement of the ISE club as Project Director for the Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC), and staff members Jasmin Lee Swee Fong (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) and Tan Junwei (Industrial Systems Engineering and Management) for their dedication to service to the community.
Community service is a real superpower that we should all strive to develop.
Other ‘superheroes’ were the CDE students and teams recognised at the NUS Achievement Awards. One of whom was Chua Hao En, a student from our Department of the Built Environment, who was awarded the Sportsman of the Year Award in recognition of his Captainship of the University Lifesaving where he led the team to consecutive Men's Division A titles in the 2023 and 2024 National Lifesaving Championships. In 2024, he represented Singapore at the Lifesaving World Championships, where his team set a new national record in the 4x25m Manikin Relay.
Of course, we cannot forget our alumni superheroes who have given so much to our community, four of whom received the CDE Distinguished Alumni Award this month: Er Chan Ewe Jin (Civil Engineering), Mr Kong Mun Kwong (Real Estate), Mr Augustin Lee Tong Yang (Electrical Engineering) and Ar Wong Mun Summ (Architecture).
Congratulations to all our superheroes, and I hope to see more of you lifting off from our community!
Professor Teo Kie Leong
Dean
College of Design and Engineering (CDE)
HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
Are you ahead of the Quantum Curve or already behind It?
Quantum is no longer a distant idea — and AI is moving faster than ever. So, are you ahead of the quantum curve, or already behind it? Join us for an exciting panel discussion on quantum computing and AI, where we’ll unpack what these technologies really mean today, where they’re heading, and how they’re shaping industries, careers, and innovation in Singapore and beyond.
CDE–LTA NEBULA X Hackathon
The NEBULA X Hackathon invites Singapore university and polytechnic students to take on real-world mobility challenges and develop innovative solutions that could make our rail network smarter, more reliable and more resilient.
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.
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