News The latest news and happenings at the College of Design and Engineering Year20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015 All CDE NewsAlumni & GivingAwards & AchievementsCDE in the NewsEventsResearch ImpactStudent LifeVideos CDE faculty honoured at President’s Science & Technology Awards 2025Prof Lim Chwee Teck receives the President’s Science Award, whilst Assistant Professors Andy Tay and Wang Xinchao are recognised with the Young Scientist Award. 3 October 2025Read MoreIce mixed with amino acids stores methane in minutesNUS researchers developed a reusable, biodegradable ice material that captures methane rapidly, paving the way for safer and cleaner storage of natural gas and biomethane.3 October 2025Read MoreIndustry Day highlights bold partnerships and future-ready talentAnnual showcase at CDE brings together academia, industry and government to tackle urgent challenges in sustainability, AI and innovation. 1 October 2025Read MoreCharting a path to control microplastic pollutionSymposium brings together leading researchers to advance knowledge, share tools, and spark collaborations on a growing environmental challenge. 30 September 2025Read MoreBalancing clean energy transitions with river ecosystem protectionA new model shows how substituting high-impact hydropower projects with solar, wind and storage can preserve vital sediment flows while keeping energy systems affordable.26 September 2025Read MoreBuilding cities that live wellThird NUS Cities Symposium explores health, resilience and the science of urban life. 12 September 2025Read MoreThe multiplier effect of combining green roofs and solar panelsStudy shows how co-locating systems boosts solar energy output, supports plant growth, and reduces indoor temperatures. 11 September 2025Read MoreBioengineered lymph nodes offer window into human immunityHydrogel-based approach keeps human lymph node tissue alive, enabling more accurate studies of immune responses to cancer and vaccine development.9 September 2025Read MoreCDE projects join weather and climate research allianceResearchers to develop AI-driven forecasting tools and actionable tropical weather models under new national Weather Science Research Programme. 6 September 2025Read MoreGraphene sets new electronic benchmark with dual breakthroughsNUS and collaborators achieve record graphene mobility using twist-angle and proximity screening, surpassing GaAs benchmarks.27 August 2025Read MoreCDE Faculty awarded 10th NRF InvestigatorshipThree CDE faculty members have now been formally awarded the 10th NRF Investigatorship for their high-impact, high-risk research.27 August 2025Read MoreAI model maps building emissions to support fairer climate policiesOpen-source approach uses publicly available data and machine learning to identify carbon hotspots and guide targeted urban decarbonisation.18 August 2025Read MoreFirst1234Last