RESEARCH NEWS

NUS engineers bring attack-proof quantum communications two steps forward

July 8, 2021

Researchers say rapid advances in quantum computing mean we can no longer take today’s toughest security software for granted.

Innovative solutions to tackle the energy crisis

June 28, 2021

NUS Engineering researchers are making important contributions towards enhancing Singapore’s energy security for a brighter and more sustainable future.

Developing green and efficient cooling solutions for data centres

June 17, 2021

Researchers from NUS Engineering join with research and industry partners to develop cooling solutions for data centres in tropical locations.

Novel approach to wirelessly power wearable devices

June 11, 2021

An innovative power transmission and energy harvesting system that uses the human body to transmit power to wearable devices has been developed by NUS engineers.

Prof Liu Bin awarded Royal Society of Chemistry Centenary Prize

June 8, 2021

Award recognises her work in the design and synthesis of organic molecules and nanomaterials to advance biomedical research and applications, as well as for excellence in communication.

Blood test for real-time monitoring of cancer treatment

June 8, 2021

The system called ExoSCOPE could tell doctors whether cancer drugs are working for a patient within 24 hours of the start of the treatment.

NUS researcher named 2021 Schmidt Science Fellow

June 4, 2021

“The Schmidt Science fellowship allows me to pursue high-risk research at the boundaries of traditional disciplines,” said PhD student Max Hülsey.

Innovative technique automates production of pharmaceutical compounds

June 1, 2021

Researchers say new process can speed up the production of a range of pharmaceutical molecules, and have use in drug discovery and design.

New method boosts speed of hydrogenation process

May 21, 2021

Researchers say new process increases rate of ethylene hydrogenation by more than five times compared to standard industrial rates.

Harvesting energy from waste WiFi signals

May 18, 2021

Researchers develop a system to harvest and convert 2.4GHz radio frequencies into energy to power small electronics.

New smart 2D material promises improved drug delivery

May 17, 2021

Known as “two-dimensional electrolytes”, these smart materials could potentially be used in many things from drug delivery to energy storage.

Smart foam gives robots a human-like sense of touch

May 14, 2021

Breakthrough material could enable machines to better judge human intentions and respond to changes in the environment.