Research at the NUS College of Design and Engineering

Forging new frontiers through interdisciplinary exploration and discovery

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.

Partnerships forged for coastal protection and flood management

June 28, 2024

The MOUs signed during SIWW 2024 aim to strengthen the parties’ shared commitment to developing solutions in coastal protection and flood management.

Biosensor could revolutionise flavonoid production

June 21, 2024

Innovative RNA-based sensor’s high precision detects valuable natural compounds, widely recognised for health benefits.

Breakthrough aerogels for sustainable cooling and EMW protection

June 4, 2024

Applications in radiative cooling and electromagnetic wave absorption promise enhanced energy efficiency and environmental safety.

Biomedical innovation workshop aims to boost collaboration

May 21, 2024

CDE hosts delegation from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) for a workshop focused on biomedical research and healthcare innovation.

Taking a bite out of carbon emissions

April 8, 2024

As climate change influences weather patterns and upsets food systems, researchers think it’s time to reimagine how food is farmed to ensure its security and sustainability.

Taking a byte out of data centre emissions

April 5, 2024

A new testbed facility is launched at NUS to fast-track the testing and adoption of sustainable cooling technologies for data centres in tropical climates.

Future-proofing Singapore’s climate resilience

April 5, 2024

The Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore aims to bolster local capabilities and expertise in coastal protection and flood management.

Architecting resilient, future-proof cities

April 5, 2024

NUS CDE researchers design a multi-scale, climate-sensitive framework to support urban design decision-making.

Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Associate Professor Benjamin Tee,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering


Professor Lim Chwee Teck,
Department of Biomedical Engineering

Professor Liu Bin,
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering


Professor Seeram Ramakrishna,
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Key Areas of Research

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Research grant programmes by the CDE