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 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.
AI model maps building emissions to support fairer climate policies
Open-source approach uses publicly available data and machine learning to identify carbon hotspots and guide targeted urban decarbonisation.
Seatrium Public Lecture Series explores offshore wind as the future of energy
The Lecture gave insights into offshore wind technology and Singapore’s role in the clean energy transition.
New co-assembly strategy unlocks robust circularly polarised luminescence across the colour spectrum
A new method by NUS researchers to produce hierarchical chiral materials with exceptional optical and mechanical properties offers new applications in quantum optics, photonic devices and data encryption.
Crumpled graphene membranes set benchmark for hydrogen purification and carbon capture
Membrane technology developed by researchers at CDE overcomes long-standing trade-off in gas separation, offering improved performance in hydrogen purification and carbon capture.
The AI swimming academy for miniature robots
In an era defined by rapid technological change, forward-looking research and strategic talent development are key to maintaining Singapore’s global leadership in semiconductor innovation.
AI turns the tide on greenwashing
In an era defined by rapid technological change, forward-looking research and strategic talent development are key to maintaining Singapore’s global leadership in semiconductor innovation.
Trust, but verify: a new framework for smarter decision-making
In an era defined by rapid technological change, forward-looking research and strategic talent development are key to maintaining Singapore’s global leadership in semiconductor innovation.
Tracing the family tree of AI models
In an era defined by rapid technological change, forward-looking research and strategic talent development are key to maintaining Singapore’s global leadership in semiconductor innovation.
