Overview
At CDE, we push boundaries to achieve world-class research excellence through the exploration and application of engineering, architecture and design to solve complex problems. We aim to pioneer a unique model of interdisciplinary research that takes advantage of the natural synergies between these fields.
Communication ‘is key to innovation success’
Director of US National Science Foundation urges researchers to communicate convincingly, embrace failure, and foster collaboration during guest lecture at CDE.
Clarivate names 25 CDE faculty among World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds
Faculty from six CDE departments named on annual list of Highly Cited Researchers who contribute disproportionately to extending the frontiers of knowledge.
‘Bold action’ needed to unlock climate tech
Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO of DNV Group, delivers sobering outlook on climate action at Seatrium Public Lecture.
Why market-driven energy may work better in a crisis
Study by Assoc Prof Jimmy Peng suggests people prefer flexibility over equal rationing in emergency power distribution.
Golden years bring golden opportunities
The new Centre for Environment and Ageing Well at the College of Design and Engineering transforms how societies approach ageing-related challenges through research-driven solutions — ensuring an inclusive future in ageing.
Learning from the platypus’s ‘sixth sense’
By integrating triboelectric and visuotactile sensing, a novel bionic electro-mechanosensory finger achieves both remote control and tactile perception, mimicking the platypus’s ability to sense electronical signals in murky waters and respond to physical stimuli.
Navigating the complexity of senior mobility
A new data-driven model dissects the mobility patterns of older persons within urban transit systems, improving the understanding of their travel behaviours for more inclusive, accessible urban designs.
Into the world of gut microbes
A scalable, reproducible “micro-gut” model opens up new possibilities for studying the links between gut microbes and human diseases, paving the way for improved treatments and therapies.
Key Areas of Research
