RESEARCH NEWS

Uncovering the art of city making

April 8, 2024

Charles Landry, creator of the Creative Cities Index, delivers a guest lecture at CDE.

Safer, cheaper batteries for renewable energy storage

April 5, 2024

Research at CDE led by Assoc Prof Palani Balaya unlocks potential for high-power sodium-ion batteries.

MOU signed with Army Safety Inspectorate

April 1, 2024

Agreement between CDE and ASI will support development of innovative solutions and technologies to enhance safety across the Army.

Assoc Prof Benjamin Tee appointed VP Ecosystem Building at NUS

March 27, 2024

Leading innovator and researcher to bolster growth of University’s Innovation and Enterprise ecosystem, bringing expertise in deep tech startups and global partnerships.

Prof Teo Kie Leong named new Dean of CDE

March 27, 2024

Leading spintronics expert and NUS alumnus Prof Teo named as second Dean of College of Design and Engineering.

BioHeal: Tree upcycling for architectural healing

March 26, 2024

Design lab led by CDE Assoc Prof Shinya Okuda collaborates with Alexandra Hospital in developing features of rehabilitation centre using upcycled timber.

Photography exhibition focuses on ancient sites of Delos

March 18, 2024

Exhibition of work by award-winning architectural photographer and former visiting professor at CDE, Erieta Attali, opens at NUS.

Exploring the metamaterials revolution

March 13, 2024

Theoretical physicist Professor Sir John Pendry, famous for his development of a Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak, delivers a guest lecture at CDE.

Gillman Barracks housing would be sought after but must balance heritage, environment needs: Experts

March 11, 2024

CNA article on the proposed residential developments at Gillman Barracks features comments from Dr Nikhil Joshi, senior lecturer Dept of Architecture.

Triple-junction tandem solar cells demonstrate world-record efficiency

March 11, 2024

Breakthrough by CDE researchers achieves power conversion efficiency of 27.1 per cent, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable solar energy harvesting.

Tumour platform cuts drug testing and screening time for cancer patients

March 5, 2024

Bioengineered hydrogel that can keep tumour alive for up to 10 days outside the body could herald a breakthrough in personalised oncology.

Nature-inspired 3D-printed alloy redefines material strength

March 5, 2024

Alloy developed by CDE researchers demonstrates unprecedented strength and resilience for use under harsh conditions.