News NUS researchers at work; Asst Prof Andy Tay (Biomedical Engineering) using microneedles to boost plant growth. Year20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015 All CDE NewsAlumni & GivingAwards & AchievementsCDE in the NewsEventsResearch ImpactStudent LifeVideos Tunnel-squatting repair works on Circle Line under spotlightAssoc Prof Raymond Ong describes the intensive strengthening works needed to address “tunnel-squatting” on the Circle Line.3 December 2025Read MoreNUS to test green data-centre innovations on Jurong IslandNUS and JTC will explore a new testbed on Jurong Island to trial low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions for tropical data centres.28 November 2025Read MoreStrong storms in Southeast Asia linked to warmer seasAsst Prof Gianmarco Mengaldo (Mechanical Engineering) explains how rising sea-surface temperatures are intensifying severe storms.19 November 2025Read MorePanel highlights key steps to strengthen Singapore’s rail reliabilityAssoc Prof Raymond Ong (Civil and Environmental Engineering) shares insights about strengthening Singapore's rail performance.19 November 2025Read MoreCDE researchers map Singapore’s “Light Landscape”Asst Prof Filip Biljecki (Architecture) and his team have developed a new model to map Singapore’s night-time brightness.12 November 2025Read MoreThe road to scaling electronic clothesElectronic clothes could become the next generation of wearable technology but haven’t landed in our wardrobes just yet. 30 September 2025Read MoreSingapore explores dual-use rooftops for solar and greeneryAssoc Prof Stephen Tay (Built Environment) comments on combining solar panels and green roofs to improve energy efficiency and greenery.8 September 2025Read MoreSingapore explores establishing a data center on Jurong IslandProf Lee Poh Seng (Mechanical Engineering) comments on the feasibility of operating a data center on Jurong Island.4 September 2025Read MoreSingapore to study impact of sea level rise on offshore islandsProfessor Adrian Law (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Head of the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore, shares his opinion on the plans to study the impact of rising sea levels on eight offshore islands. (Channel NewsAsia, 27 June 2025)30 June 2025Read MoreSingapore ranks 3rd in list of world’s ‘magnetic cities’Associate Professor Zdravko Trivic (Architecture) comments on Singapore's 3rd place ranking in the Gensler City Pulse 2025 report on the Magnetic City.23 June 2025Read MoreDriverless mini buses proposed to supplement Singapore’s public transport systemAssoc Prof Raymond Ong (Civil and Environmental Engineering) comments on the proposals for the use of autonomous vehicles to support Singapore’s public transport system. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/lMpexLhzXl8?si=NuzJOV6zYIvgdIGT&t=25218 June 2025Read MoreFive Singapore sites proposed for conservation under draft URA city planDr Nikhil Joshi (Architecture) comments on the importance of building conservation and their repurposing in Singapore.15 May 2025Read MoreFirst1234Last
