RESEARCH NEWS
Uncovering the art of city making
Charles Landry, creator of the Creative Cities Index, delivers a guest lecture at CDE.
Safer, cheaper batteries for renewable energy storage
Research at CDE led by Assoc Prof Palani Balaya unlocks potential for high-power sodium-ion batteries.
MOU signed with Army Safety Inspectorate
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
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
Leading spintronics expert and NUS alumnus Prof Teo named as second Dean of College of Design and Engineering.
BioHeal: Tree upcycling for architectural healing
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
Exhibition of work by award-winning architectural photographer and former visiting professor at CDE, Erieta Attali, opens at NUS.
Exploring the metamaterials revolution
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
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
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
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
Alloy developed by CDE researchers demonstrates unprecedented strength and resilience for use under harsh conditions.


