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 Shining a light into the ‘black box’ of AINovel method for evaluating interpretability of AI technologies could open door to greater transparency and trust in AI-driven diagnostic and predictive tools. 24 March 2023Read MoreSmart recycling boxes that reward residents for sorting waste have cut contamination rateA 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. News report includes comment from Professor Seeram Ramakrishna (Dept of Mechanical Engineering), who chairs the Circular21 March 2023Read MoreSmart insole to identify and mitigate workplace accidentsThe insole uses pressure and motion sensors to help identify areas at high risk of slips, trips and falls.7 February 2023Read MoreNUS transforms 2 campus buildings to target net-zero energyNUS has given two of its oldest buildings a green makeover to set them towards net zero. 3 February 2023Read MoreProf Seeram Ramakrishna presented with IES awardProf Seeram (Mechanical Engineering) awarded the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Outstanding Volunteer Award 2022. 3 February 2023Read MoreDriverless cars: Hope or hype?CNA’s Talking Points investigates developments in the technology behind autonomous vehicles.1 January 2023Read MoreSelf-driving car testing is underway and aims to be on the road within ten yearsChannel 8 News Report includes interview with Prof Marcelo Ang, Director of Advanced Robotics Centre.1 January 2023Read MoreRegular cancer testing could become a reality with a new method developed by NUS researchersA 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 2022Read MoreCDE student awarded Schwarzman ScholarshipHans 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 2022Read MoreAssembling traditional Chinese architectural cultureLiane Zabao reports on a workshop held by the Department of Architecture at Chung-Wen pagoda. 7 December 2022Read MoreMeet the 23-year-old who invented a device to scratch that eczema itch without hurting your skinCNA 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 2022Read MoreNUS Engineering Class of 1982 raised a total of $1.7 million for the College of Design and EngineeringProceeds go towards the Engineering Class of 1982 Bursary (Endowed) Fund30 November 2022Read MoreFirst123Last
