Thin coatings made from crustacean shells, insect exoskeletons and plant matter improve the conversion of carbon dioxide into useful fuels and chemicals.

At a seminar hosted by the Italian Embassy, CDE’s Prof Cecilia Laschi speaks on how nature-inspired design and international collaboration are advancing robotics.

Hydrogel-based system developed by researchers at CDE captures accurate cardiovascular signals on the move, enabling continuous mental health monitoring.

Asst Prof Tedrick Lew’s latest research breakthrough is a core–shell “microneedle patch” that releases its cargo only after entering plant tissue.

CDE researchers develop a platform that strengthens lab-grown muscle, overcoming a key limitation in biohybrid robotics.

Their patent-pending coolant can boost cooling efficiency as well as cut energy use and emissions in data centres and industrial systems.

CDE, NUS researchers use tidal simulations to show Singapore’s currents could generate up to ~22% of national demand.

The team’s device for efficient kidney stone removal outperformed four others at Duke-NUS Medical School’s Health Innovator Programme (D-HIP).

CDE experts contribute to updated standards on ventilation, indoor air quality and hybrid cooling to improve building performance.