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 Asst Prof Lum Yanwei honoured with 2025 WIN Rising Star AwardChemical and Biomolecular Engineering researcher recognised for his innovative nanotechnology research on turning waste CO2 emissions into valuable products.15 December 2025Read MoreMicroneedles boost plant growth with less fertiliser wasteDissolving patch delivers beneficial microbes directly into leaves and stems, speeding growth in vegetables while using over 15 per cent less biofertiliser.9 December 2025Read MoreHands-On, Heart-In: BME bGlobal programme in Timor-LesteBiomedical Engineering students explore innovation, empathy, and impact through the bGlobal programme in Timor-Leste.5 December 2025Read MoreAsst Prof Tedrick Lew receives Next ASEAN Innovator Award 2025The award recognises outstanding early-career ASEAN researchers advancing science and technology through collaboration with Korean institutions.1 December 2025Read MoreMedical AI to see, reason and anticipateAssistant Professor Jin Yueming is developing AI that can perceive, reason and act with clinical intuition.1 December 2025Read MoreSix CDE alumni honoured at NUS Alumni AwardsMs Ho Ching presented with NUS Eminent Alumni Award at ceremony recognising University alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and impactful contributions.26 November 2025Read MoreMagnetic fields power smarter soft robots with built-in intelligenceA soft robot inspired by the manta ray utilises magnetic fields to both move and recharge its onboard power supply, enabling it to perform autonomous sensing.26 November 2025Read MoreMoU signed for tropical data centre testbed on Jurong IslandAgreement between NUS and JTC for pilot-scale facility to test sustainable cooling, power and heat-recovery solutions for AI-ready data centres.25 November 2025Read MoreHeat-resistant layer strengthens perovskite–silicon solar cellsResearchers develop heat-resistant design that helps next-generation tandem cells maintain high performance under prolonged heat.24 November 2025Read MoreBuilt Environment team recognised for impactful engineering collaborationAssoc Prof Kua Harn Wei and Senior Research Associate Abhimanyu Goel, from DBE, alongside collaborators from Chiang Mai University and Siam Cement, were recognised for their joint efforts by IET. 24 November 2025Read MoreTurning kombucha waste into sustainable electronicsBiodegradable films developed from kombucha brewing waste offer a renewable and low-cost material for electronic devices.20 November 2025Read MoreProf Ho Ghim Wei receives 2025 Nano Energy Award for Energy ConversionInaugural award recognises contributions to advancing sustainable energy technologies through nanoscale materials and device innovation.13 November 2025Read MoreFirst12345Last