RESEARCH FEATURES
Future-proofing Singapore’s climate resilience
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
NUS CDE researchers design a multi-scale, climate-sensitive framework to support urban design decision-making.
MORPHing metamaterials into biomarker-detection powerhouses
Molecular diagnostics get a shot in the arm with hydrogel-based metamaterials, enhancing precision and speed in identifying critical biomarkers for disease monitoring.
Injecting fresh energy into membrane technology
NUS CDE researchers challenge the status quo of membrane technology with a novel design that promises enhanced energy efficiency and versatility.
Darkness is no enemy to this solar tech
NUS CDE researchers demonstrate the possibility of harnessing solar power even under after the sun has set.
Getting the most out of the sun
NUS CDE researchers combine perovskite and organic semiconductors to create next-generation thin-film photovoltaic cells.
Transforming processes to slash carbon intensity
NUS CDE researchers design a novel and greener process to produce ethylene glycol, making use of carbon dioxide without emitting any wastes.
Collaborative research in design
Design elements developed by Design Incubation Centre converged into the fabrication and successful launch of a working prototype of an innovative advancement in microscopy
Conserving heritage through architecture capability
Two Architecture researchers underscore the need and urgency in actively conserving heritage buildings in Singapore and at the same time impart, knowledge to the wider community.
Capturing the immense potential of microscopic DNA for data storage
Researchers at NUS CDE pioneer an innovative ‘biological camera’ that ushers in a new paradigm of information storage.
Unveiling the hidden wonders of graphene
Graphene has been found to exhibit remarkable and unexpected magnetoresistance properties, potentially paving the way for the development of next-generation electronics.
Unconventional superconductors boost quantum sensors of light
Innovative techniques for fabricating high-temperature superconducting nanowires enable single-photon detectors to operate at elevated temperatures, making them more versatile for applications across various domains.