RESEARCH NEWS

Smart City MOUs to tackle CO2 emissions

November 28, 2022

MOUs covering two carbon emission projects led by researchers at CDE have been signed at a meeting of the Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative.

Soft robotics pioneer Prof Cecilia Laschi elevated to IEEE fellow

November 24, 2022

Prof Laschi’s work has been instrumental in the growth of soft robotics research and development worldwide.

CDE young researchers named among most influential in Asia Pacific

November 18, 2022

Four young researchers among 35 from across the region named by MIT Technology Review as the year’s most influential innovators.

Eighteen CDE faculty named among the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds

November 15, 2022

Annual list identifies researchers who demonstrate significant impact and influence by publishing several highly cited papers during the last decade.

Living heritage lab opens in historic Singapore townhouse

November 14, 2022

ArClab, housed in a century-old townhouse, aims to become centre for teaching and research on sustainable development of the built environment.

Prof Zhang Yong elected Fellow of Singapore Academy of Engineering

November 9, 2022

Prof. Zhang is globally recognised for his leading research in light-emitting nanomaterials and implants for wireless cancer photodynamic therapy and optogenetics.

MOU with Aboitiz Data for AI-enabled sustainable systems

November 3, 2022

Partnership signed during the ADI: Let’s Press Start event held on October 27 at the ArtScience Museum, Singapore.

Chance discovery could revolutionise process of generating hydrogen from water

October 28, 2022

Research discovery that light can trigger a brand new electro-catalytic mechanism of water electrolysis could improve affordability of hydrogen as source of clean energy.

S$13M boost for ports and maritime research

October 12, 2022

Funding announced at Singapore Maritime Institute forum to accelerate adoption of cutting-edge digital twin and AI technologies for the shipping sector.

Discovery offers path to safer sodium rechargeable batteries

August 22, 2022

CDE researchers identify a new sodium-ion-based solid electrolyte composition that may enable ultrafast battery charge and discharge.

A self-charging battery powered by moisture from the air

August 17, 2022

Researchers say rechargeable fabric-like ‘battery’ provides higher electrical output than a conventional AA battery and could be used to power everyday electronics

Prof John Wang elected fellow of Singapore National Academy of Science

August 8, 2022

Prof Wang has pioneered cutting-edge research and development of advanced materials for energy and environment applications.