RESEARCH NEWS

Durability breakthrough for tandem solar cells

December 19, 2025

Use of vapour deposition on industrial silicon wafers supports higher-efficiency solar energy generation and accelerates path to real-world deployment.

Prof Liu Bin named fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

December 18, 2025

NAI Felllowship recognises inventors whose work has led to real-world impact through patented technologies.

Three CDE faculty named IEEE Fellows for 2026

December 18, 2025

Prof Aaron Thean, Prof Yeo Yee Chia and Assoc Prof Liang Yung Chii recognised for outstanding contributions to electrical and computer engineering.

Asst Prof Lum Yanwei honoured with 2025 WIN Rising Star Award

December 15, 2025

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering researcher recognised for his innovative nanotechnology research on turning waste CO2 emissions into valuable products.

Microneedles boost plant growth with less fertiliser waste

December 9, 2025

Dissolving patch delivers beneficial microbes directly into leaves and stems, speeding growth in vegetables while using over 15 per cent less biofertiliser.

Medical AI to see, reason and anticipate

December 1, 2025

Assistant Professor Jin Yueming is developing AI that can perceive, reason and act with clinical intuition.

Six CDE alumni honoured at NUS Alumni Awards

November 26, 2025

Ms Ho Ching presented with NUS Eminent Alumni Award at ceremony recognising University alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and impactful contributions.

Magnetic fields power smarter soft robots with built-in intelligence

November 26, 2025

A soft robot inspired by the manta ray utilises magnetic fields to both move and recharge its onboard power supply, enabling it to perform autonomous sensing.

MoU signed for tropical data centre testbed on Jurong Island

November 25, 2025

Agreement between NUS and JTC for pilot-scale facility to test sustainable cooling, power and heat-recovery solutions for AI-ready data centres.

Heat-resistant layer strengthens perovskite–silicon solar cells

November 24, 2025

Researchers develop heat-resistant design that helps next-generation tandem cells maintain high performance under prolonged heat.

Assoc Prof Kua Harn Wei and Abhimanyu Goel IET

Built Environment team recognised for impactful engineering collaboration

November 24, 2025

Assoc Prof Kua Harn Wei and Senior Research Associate Abhimanyu Goel, from DBE, alongside collaborators from Chiang Mai University and Siam Cement, were recognised for their joint efforts by IET.

Turning kombucha waste into sustainable electronics

November 20, 2025

Biodegradable films developed from kombucha brewing waste offer a renewable and low-cost material for electronic devices.