RESEARCH NEWS

Open data is changing the way cities are studied

June 25, 2026

From transport systems to urban climate, shared urban datasets are helping researchers unlock new insights, says NUS CDE’s Asst Prof Filip Biljecki.

STDCT partnerships strengthen water resilience in Singapore’s data centres

June 18, 2026

STDCT will work with PUB, SGTech and the Singapore Water Association to test and validate water-efficient solutions for tropical data centre operations in Singapore.

NUS CDE–Applied Materials researchers develop atom-thin coating for smaller chips

June 17, 2026

Researchers from NUS CDE and Applied Materials have developed an ultra-thin film that could enable smaller, faster and more reliable computer chips.

Picture showing the launch of TREASURES

NUS CDE expertise to advance new centre for waste innovation

June 17, 2026

Research strengths in environmental resilience and waste-to-resource technologies will contribute to TREASURES initiative to recover value from complex waste streams.

Indoor Air 2026 aims to advance healthier indoor spaces

June 15, 2026

Conference co-organised by NUS CDE’s Department of the Built Environment brings together global experts to address healthier, more resilient indoor environments.

NUS CDE and BW Digital partner to advance quantum-ready data centre infrastructure for Southeast Asia

June 11, 2026

Collaboration will explore how tropical data centres can be designed for future AI, HPC and quantum workloads.

NUS CDE deepens semiconductor AI push through industry collaboration and talent development

June 10, 2026

An MOU with Applied Materials and a new postgraduate specialisation highlight CDE’s contributions across research, impact and education.

NUS CDE researchers develop self-testing quantum chip for digital security

June 9, 2026

A silicon photonic chip generates certified random numbers while verifying its own measurement hardware, removing a long-standing trust issue.

NUS CDE’s Prof Ho Ghim Wei receives Distinguished Woman Chemist award

June 5, 2026

Award from Singapore National Institute of Chemistry recognises her contributions across a research programme spanning chemistry, materials science and engineering.

NUS CDE’s Assoc Prof Zhang Huangwei receives international combustion science award

June 3, 2026

Hiroshi Tsuji Early Career Researcher Award recognises contributions to cleaner energy systems, hydrogen technologies and combustion safety.

Ecosperity panel spotlights collaboration on low-carbon materials in the built environment

May 28, 2026

Leaders from academia, industry and sustainability advocacy examined how stronger alignment can support the adoption of low-carbon materials across the region.

Musim Mas Workshop brings global experts together on biomass and sustainability

May 28, 2026

Hosted at NUS CDE, the workshop brought together researchers across disciplines and borders to explore sustainable biomass solutions.