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CDE News

Collaborative research in design

Design elements developed by Design Incubation Centre converged into the fabrication and successful launch of a working prototype of an innovative advancement in microscopy
8 December 2023

Conserving heritage through architecture capability

Two Architecture researchers underscore the need and urgency in actively conserving heritage buildings in Singapore and at the same time impart, knowledge to the wider community.
25 July 2023

Shining a light into the ‘black box’ of AI

Novel method for evaluating interpretability of AI technologies could open door to greater transparency and trust in AI-driven diagnostic and predictive tools.
24 March 2023

MoU to boost ties with Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Agreement between NUS and HUST expands on previous educational and academic collaborations between the two institutions dating back to 1992.
15 March 2023

Novel crystal material enables a key step forward for optical microchips

Crystal material developed by researchers at CDE has light response properties needed to power optical quantum information processing.
7 March 2023

One step filter offers route to greener ethylene purification

CDE researchers discover greener and cheaper method for purifying ethylene - said to be the world’s most important petrochemical.
27 February 2023

CDE Awards and Recognition 2023

More than 70 faculty from the College of Design and Engineering have been recognised for excellence in teaching and research.
22 February 2023

Smart insole to identify and mitigate workplace accidents

The insole uses pressure and motion sensors to help identify areas at high risk of slips, trips and falls.
7 February 2023

Prof Seeram Ramakrishna presented with IES award

Prof Seeram (Mechanical Engineering) awarded the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Outstanding Volunteer Award 2022.
3 February 2023

CDE launches landmark urban sustainability initiatives

Singapore Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat formally launches CDE's rejuvenated net-zero buildings SDE1 and SDE3, as well as NUS Cities education and research centre.
3 February 2023

VR glove offers ‘natural and realistic’ sense of touch

A new lightweight, untethered and flexible VR glove "allows users to interact with the virtual world more naturally and realistically" say the researchers behind the device.
17 January 2023

Exhibition showcases novel aerogels upcycled from waste

Exhibit at VivoCity mall showcases CDE research on novel aerogel technologies supported by real estate developer Mapletree.
14 January 2023
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Research Impact

Collaborative research in design

Design elements developed by Design Incubation Centre converged into the fabrication and successful launch of a working prototype of an innovative advancement in microscopy
8 December 2023

Conserving heritage through architecture capability

Two Architecture researchers underscore the need and urgency in actively conserving heritage buildings in Singapore and at the same time impart, knowledge to the wider community.
25 July 2023

Shining a light into the ‘black box’ of AI

Novel method for evaluating interpretability of AI technologies could open door to greater transparency and trust in AI-driven diagnostic and predictive tools.
24 March 2023

Novel crystal material enables a key step forward for optical microchips

Crystal material developed by researchers at CDE has light response properties needed to power optical quantum information processing.
7 March 2023

One step filter offers route to greener ethylene purification

CDE researchers discover greener and cheaper method for purifying ethylene - said to be the world’s most important petrochemical.
27 February 2023

Smart insole to identify and mitigate workplace accidents

The insole uses pressure and motion sensors to help identify areas at high risk of slips, trips and falls.
7 February 2023

Prof Seeram Ramakrishna presented with IES award

Prof Seeram (Mechanical Engineering) awarded the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Outstanding Volunteer Award 2022.
3 February 2023

CDE launches landmark urban sustainability initiatives

Singapore Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat formally launches CDE's rejuvenated net-zero buildings SDE1 and SDE3, as well as NUS Cities education and research centre.
3 February 2023

VR glove offers ‘natural and realistic’ sense of touch

A new lightweight, untethered and flexible VR glove "allows users to interact with the virtual world more naturally and realistically" say the researchers behind the device.
17 January 2023

Exhibition showcases novel aerogels upcycled from waste

Exhibit at VivoCity mall showcases CDE research on novel aerogel technologies supported by real estate developer Mapletree.
14 January 2023

Conservation kit encourages public to grow coral at home

Coral Rescue, a project developed by visiting researcher at Division of Industrial Design, aims to make marine science and conservation more accessible
7 December 2022

MOU with Haulio to develop smart haulage scheduler

Digital haulier signs agreement with CDE’s Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports.
7 December 2022
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Awards & Achievements

CDE Awards and Recognition 2023

More than 70 faculty from the College of Design and Engineering have been recognised for excellence in teaching and research.
22 February 2023

Prof Seeram Ramakrishna presented with IES award

Prof Seeram (Mechanical Engineering) awarded the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Outstanding Volunteer Award 2022.
3 February 2023

CDE student awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

Hans Sebastian Mulyawan will join other scholars on the prestigious programme for a year of study and cultural immersion in Beijing, starting in August 2023.
8 December 2022

Soft robotics pioneer Prof Cecilia Laschi elevated to IEEE fellow

Prof Laschi's work has been instrumental in the growth of soft robotics research and development worldwide.
24 November 2022

CDE young researchers named among most influential in Asia Pacific

Four young researchers among 35 from across the region named by MIT Technology Review as the year's most influential innovators.
18 November 2022

Nineteen CDE faculty named among the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds

Annual list identifies researchers who demonstrate significant impact and influence by publishing several highly cited papers during the last decade.
15 November 2022

Prof Zhang Yong elected Fellow of Singapore Academy of Engineering

Prof. Zhang is globally recognised for his leading research in light-emitting nanomaterials and implants for wireless cancer photodynamic therapy and optogenetics.
9 November 2022

Industrial design students packing a punch: Three winners in design concept at The Red Dot Design Awards

Three entries by students from the Division of Industrial Design (DID) awarded the coveted RedDot Award for Design Concept
3 October 2022

Industrial Design alumni claim top spots in James Dyson Award 2022

Industrial Design alums John Tay and Koh Bei Ning were respectively named the national winner and the runner-up of the James Dyson Award 2022.
16 September 2022

Celebrating recipients of the National Day Awards 2020 and 2021

The College of Design and Engineering (CDE) celebrated staff in recognition of their service and merit to the University and the College.
31 August 2022

Recognising the Contributions of our Faculty Members

Emeritus Professorships and Honorary Fellowships Awarded
30 August 2022

Prof John Wang elected fellow of Singapore National Academy of Science

Prof Wang has pioneered cutting-edge research and development of advanced materials for energy and environment applications.
8 August 2022
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Student Life

CDE student awarded Schwarzman Scholarship

Hans Sebastian Mulyawan will join other scholars on the prestigious programme for a year of study and cultural immersion in Beijing, starting in August 2023.
8 December 2022

Overwhelming response to CDE Career Fair 2022

A total of 1728 students and 50 industry partners took part in the 2-day affair, held at the lobby of the EA building.
16 November 2022

Team Bumblebee claim top spot at Robosub 22

NUS team based at College of Design and Engineering win first prize at international competition for student-built robotic submarines.
5 August 2022

DID students score prestigious Red Dot design award

Verdure, a design project for a modular “green wall” system, aims to foster harmony between people and nature.
29 June 2022

Unveiling the R22e: Singapore’s first electric race car

Designed and built by students, the R22e was launched at an event attended by Senior Minister of State for Transport Chee Hong Tat.
29 June 2022

Industrial Design students showcase life-improving solutions

Division of Industrial Design's Gradshow 2022 presents student design projects at first physical showcase in two years.
9 June 2022

Student’s ‘Pastry Panic’ game scores at San Francisco conference

Game developed by Industrial Design student Yong Zhen Zhou scoops audience award at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2022.
6 June 2022

Giving back in a time of COVID

MSE sophomore student Kairui Lin is donating 100 air purification devices that he co-invented for use on the NUS campus to combat the spread of COVID-19.
11 January 2022

NUS team named global winners of Dyson Award

Team HOPES' winning design uses advanced sensor technology to allow glaucoma patients to easily monitor their condition.
17 November 2021

#Askmeanything: CDE Dean-Designate answers student questions

Professor Aaron Thean and a panel of senior faculty answered questions last Friday at a lively online Q&A session with future students of the College of Design and Engineering.
7 September 2021

Architectural propositions for the future

One hundred and twenty-two bold propositions – a collection of thesis projects from the Class of 2021 Master of Architecture (M.Arch) graduates from the NUS School of Design and Environment – are on display at the NUS M.Arch Show 2021.
10 August 2021

The students building their own Mars rover

Pranati Rajagopal and Anoushka Bhutani share their thoughts on space and their experience working on a Mars Rover in NUS SEDS.
5 August 2021
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Alumni & Giving

NUS Engineering Class of 1982 raised a total of $1.7 million for the College of Design and Engineering

Proceeds go towards the Engineering Class of 1982 Bursary (Endowed) Fund
30 November 2022

CDE receives a $150,000 gift from The Masonic Charitable Fund, AWS Thevathasan, Family Zetland in the East Lodge and Dalhousie Chapter

Gift with government matching will be used to provide bursaries to financially needy students.
25 November 2022

Awards honour achievements of 10 CDE alumni

Annual CDE Alumni Awards recognise the accomplishments and contributions of exemplary alumni.
17 November 2022

CDE receives $100,000 gift from Masonic Charitable Fund and Lion of Erin Lodge

Gift with government matching will be used to provide bursaries to financially needy students.
20 October 2022

Department of Built Environment receives endowed gift of $155,500

A giving from the heart - scholarships to deserving students in Bachelor of Engineering (Infrastructure and Project Management)
31 August 2022

CDE receives $50,000 gift from Masonic Charitable Fund and Mrs Rosaline Wilson

Gift with government matching will be used to provide bursaries to financially needy students.
13 May 2022

CDE receives $25,000 gift from Masonic Charitable Fund-Lodge Singapore

Gift with government matching will be used to provide bursaries to financially needy undergraduates.
8 February 2022

Giving back in a time of COVID

MSE sophomore student Kairui Lin is donating 100 air purification devices that he co-invented for use on the NUS campus to combat the spread of COVID-19.
11 January 2022

Engineering Alumni Awards 2021

This year’s Engineering Alumni Awards recognise the accomplishments and contributions of four exemplary NUS Engineering alumni.
8 December 2021

Designing a better way to deal with dementia

DID alumna designs memory stimulation tool, Rewind for the elderly suffering from dementia for her Final Year thesis.
29 September 2021

Celebrating women in engineering

The “Women in NUS Engineering” event brought together several of our most distinguished Engineering alumni to share their experiences with our fellow alumni, staff and students.
13 September 2021

Engineering alumnus behind first NUS-supported unicorn

Business intelligence software startup valued over US$1bn, PatSnap, is the brainchild of NUS Engineering alumnus Jeffrey Tiong.
22 March 2021
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Videos

HOPES team named national James Dyson Award winners

A team from NUS Engineering has been selected as the national winner of the annual James Dyson Award, for their design for an easy to use at home glaucoma test.
25 August 2021

Hands-on Engineering at NUS: Creating Sensor Systems

Hands-on engineering invention is what studying at NUS Engineering is all about. Delivering practical, innovative solutions to real world challenges. Discover more in this video about our Creating Sensor Systems class.
10 August 2021

NUS hydrogel tested for Mars missions

An advanced hydrogel, initially developed by NUS researchers for use in smart farm systems, has been tested for use in farms on future Mars missions which would feed the first visitors to the red planet.
14 April 2021

The cleanest room in Singapore: Visit the E6 NanoFab at NUS Engineering

Prof Aaron Thean, Dean of NUS Engineering, takes us on a visit to the clean room at E6 NanoFab - a cutting-edge centre for micro-nanofabrication research, enabling multi-disciplinary academic and industrial research activities in nanotechnology and microelectronics.
8 March 2021

Ice that burns: Boosting Singapore’s energy security

Solidified Natural Gas (SNG) is natural gas that is compressed and trapped in ice-like cages made primarily of water. A breakthrough process developed by NUS researchers allows the production of SNG much more economically and using much less toxic chemicals than previous methods, opening the way to easy storage of this increasingly popular energy source.
3 December 2020

CDE IN THE NEWS

Smart recycling boxes that reward residents for sorting waste have cut contamination rate

A trial in Bishan and Sin Ming to collect recyclables using smart boxes has managed to cut the contamination rate of their contents to just 5 per cent – far lower than the national average of 40 per cent.
21 March 2023

Clement Zheng’s conductive ceramics can control sound and sense moisture

Assistant Professor Clement Zheng has designed a collection of conductive ceramics that can heat food, act as interfaces for smart devices and sense moisture.
16 March 2023

NUS transforms 2 campus buildings to target net-zero energy

NUS has given two of its oldest buildings a green makeover to set them towards net zero.
3 February 2023

Driverless cars: Hope or hype?

CNA’s Talking Points investigates developments in the technology behind autonomous vehicles.
1 January 2023

Self-driving car testing is underway and aims to be on the road within ten years

Channel 8 News Report includes interview with Prof Marcelo Ang, Director of Advanced Robotics Centre.
1 January 2023

Regular cancer testing could become a reality with a new method developed by NUS researchers

A research team led by Assistant Professor Cheow Lih Feng (Department of Biomedical Enigneering, CDE) have discovered a novel low-cost method of testing for cancers.
12 December 2022

Assembling traditional Chinese architectural culture

Liane Zabao reports on a workshop held by the Department of Architecture at Chung-Wen pagoda.
7 December 2022

Meet the 23-year-old who invented a device to scratch that eczema itch without hurting your skin

CNA Women profiles NUS Industrial Design graduate Koh Bei Ning and her rollerball device for eczema sufferers that was recently named national runner-up in the James Dyson Award.
2 December 2022

Her grandma’s struggle with dementia led to this Singaporean scientist developing a test to detect early stages

CNA Women feature profiles Dr Shao Huilin (Dept of Biomedical Engineering) and her work development of tests for early detection and treatment of dementia.
1 December 2022

New initiative gets Toa Payoh residents involved in solving issues like bulky waste dumping

Coverage of the launch of the Dragon Heart Community Platform by the Municipal Services Office and the CDE's Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities.
30 November 2022

Public can observe restoration work up close in conserved 1880s house from 2023

Coverage of the opening of ArClab - the Architectural Conservation Laboratory - at 141 Neil Road, managed by the Department of Architecture.
19 November 2022

Red hot Red Dot winners

Seven novel concepts from Singapore have won the Red Dot Award: Design Concept - including three from NUS Industrial Design students.
1 October 2022
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