RESEARCH AT CDE
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 pioneer unique models of interdisciplinary research that takes advantage of the natural synergies between these fields to advance impactful, basic and translational research.
In addition to our ten departments, our cross-disciplinary research thrives through partnerships. Our researchers forge new frontiers through college-level centres, global research partnerships and industry collaborations, powered by state-of-the art research infrastructure and unique capabilities.
People are at the core of our pursuits. We are committed to empowering visionary talent poised to redefine the future of architecture, design, and engineering, anchored in diversity and interdisciplinary research.
NUS CDE–Applied Materials researchers develop atom-thin coating for smaller chips
Researchers from NUS CDE and Applied Materials have developed an ultra-thin film that could enable smaller, faster and more reliable computer chips.
NUS CDE expertise to advance new centre for waste innovation
Research strengths in environmental resilience and waste-to-resource technologies will contribute to TREASURES initiative to recover value from complex waste streams.
Indoor Air 2026 aims to advance healthier indoor spaces
Conference co-organised by NUS CDE’s Department of the Built Environment brings together global experts to address healthier, more resilient indoor environments.
NUS CDE and BW Digital partner to advance quantum-ready data centre infrastructure for Southeast Asia
Collaboration will explore how tropical data centres can be designed for future AI, HPC and quantum workloads.
Teaching drones to hunt, rockets to land and lattices to absorb
At the NUS Energy Solutions Hub, researchers and partners are pooling expertise across disciplines to reimagine from the ground up how tropical cities can stay cool, connected and carbon-conscious.
Familiar ground: Ageing gracefully in places we know
At the NUS Energy Solutions Hub, researchers and partners are pooling expertise across disciplines to reimagine from the ground up how tropical cities can stay cool, connected and carbon-conscious.
Defying gravity: The new threads of space flight and beyond
At the NUS Energy Solutions Hub, researchers and partners are pooling expertise across disciplines to reimagine from the ground up how tropical cities can stay cool, connected and carbon-conscious.
The art of letting go
At the NUS Energy Solutions Hub, researchers and partners are pooling expertise across disciplines to reimagine from the ground up how tropical cities can stay cool, connected and carbon-conscious.
