CDE in the News

Assoc Prof Raymond Ong describes the intensive strengthening works needed to address “tunnel-squatting” on the Circle Line.

NUS and JTC will explore a new testbed on Jurong Island to trial low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions for tropical data centres.

Asst Prof Gianmarco Mengaldo (Mechanical Engineering) explains how rising sea-surface temperatures are intensifying severe storms.

Assoc Prof Raymond Ong (Civil and Environmental Engineering) shares insights about strengthening Singapore’s rail performance.

Asst Prof Filip Biljecki (Architecture) and his team have developed a new model to map Singapore’s night-time brightness.

Electronic clothes could become the next generation of wearable technology but haven’t landed in our wardrobes just yet.

Assoc Prof Stephen Tay (Built Environment) comments on combining solar panels and green roofs to improve energy efficiency and greenery.

Prof Lee Poh Seng (Mechanical Engineering) comments on the feasibility of operating a data center on Jurong Island.

Professor 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)

Associate Professor Zdravko Trivic (Architecture) comments on Singapore’s 3rd place ranking in the Gensler City Pulse 2025 report on the Magnetic City.