NUS researchers at work; Asst Prof Andy Tay (Biomedical Engineering) using microneedles to boost plant growth. NEWS Year202620252024202320222021202020192018201720162015 All CDE NewsAlumni & GivingAwards & AchievementsCDE in the NewsEventsResearch ImpactStudent LifeVideos 18 NUS Engineering researchers among the world’s most influential scientific mindsResearchers from NUS Engineering are among the world’s most highly cited researchers whose research in one or more fields have consistently supported and inspired other researchers globally. A total of 27 NUS researchers were named in the global Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list released by Clarivate Analytics today; of these 27, 18 are affiliated to […]19 November 2019Read MoreNUS Mechanical Engineering Start-Up Wins PIER71’s Smart Port Challenge 2019NUS Mechanical Engineering start-up, Dravam, led by CEO Dr Vivek Premandhan, won the Grand Final of Pier71’s Smart Port Challenge 2019. Dr Vivek Kolladikkal Premandhan, a Research Fellow at NUS Mechanical Engineering (ME), led his team to win the Grand Final of PIER71’s Smart Port Challenge 2019, beating 23 other international entrants from USA, Canada, […]8 November 2019Read MoreNUS centre pushes for 3D-printed implants in humansAn implant (in grey) made by 3D-printing, as applied on a prototype of a human skull Complicated operations like skull reconstruction and hip replacement could receive a fillip through a new tie-up between NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) and TÜV SÜD to introduce 3D-printed implants in humans. 3D printing – otherwise known as […]6 November 2019Read MoreSmartphone device detects harmful algae in 15 minutesThe NUS research team behind the novel algae detection device is led by Assistant Professor Bae Sung Woo (centre) who is holding the smartphone platform. With him are two team members: Mr Thio Si Kuan (left) who is holding the microfluidic chip, and Miss Chiang Li Ching Elaine (right) A team of engineers from […]6 November 2019Read MoreMOU with TNO to focus on integral urban planning and models for improving next generation logistics and portsThe NUS School of Design and Environment, the Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports and Centre for Next Generation Logistics at the NUS Faculty of Engineering have signed MOU with The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research to conduct joint research and development activities. 22 October 2019Read MoreNUS Engineeing, Keppel and SLNG develop new energy-efficient cooling technology for data centresNUS Engineering joins forces with the Keppel Data Centres Holdings Pte Ltd (Keppel Data Centres) and Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) to develop a novel, energy-efficient and cost-effective cooling technology for data centres. This innovation could further pave the way for more sustainable and compact data centres. With the rapid expansion of cloud-based services, […]21 October 2019Read MoreNUS Engineering Researchers Receive YSA HonoursNUS Engineering Assistant Professors Charles Lim and Shao Huilin received the Young Scientist Awards (YSA) at the President’s Science and Technology Awards (PSTA) on 17 October 2019. The PTSA are Singapore’s highest honours that recognise research achievements in science and technology, with the YSA being awarded to researchers under the age of 35 who have […]18 October 2019Read MoreNUS Greater Good Series – Engineering in MedicineWhile doctors are saving lives, engineers are making things happen. When both professions come together in interdisciplinary synergy, the possibilities are limitless. At the National University of Singapore (NUS) Greater Good Series titled Engineering in Medicine, experts gathered for an engaging discussion on how crucial collaborations between doctors and engineers can change the future of […]18 October 2019Read MoreNew accolade as SDE turns 50SDE celebrated its 50th anniversary with a new accolade. The School’s newest building, SDE4 — Singapore’s first new-build net-zero energy building — was awarded the WELL Certification at the Gold level by the International WELL Building Institute. 4 October 2019Read MoreNUS SDE4 receives international recognition for building features designed to improve health and wellnessNUS has been awarded the WELL Certification at the Gold level by the International WELL Building Institute for its SDE4 building. The building is the first university building in the world to achieve WELL Certified™ Gold, and the first building in Singapore to be conferred this prestigious WELL Certification.3 October 2019Read MoreMaking biopsies less invasive and more informativeA team of NUS researchers has developed a novel technology that could sensitively and accurately detect and classify cancer cells, as well as determine the disease aggressiveness from the least invasive biopsies. With this new technology called STAMP (Sequence-Topology Assembly for Multiplexed Profiling), comprehensive disease information can be obtained faster, at a much earlier stage […]11 September 2019Read MoreYoung Green Building AdvocateDr Stephen Tay, Senior Lecturer from the Department of Building at NUS School of Design and Environment, has won the Young Green Building Advocate Award under the SGBC-BCA Sustainability Leadership Awards 2019.5 September 2019Read MoreFirst38394041424344Last