RESEARCH NEWS
Asst Prof Jin Yueming wins first prize for AI in surgery workflow paper
Winning project is an artificial intelligence system that accurately identifies and predicts different stages of a surgical procedure.
Assoc Prof Qiu Cheng Wei made fellow of AAET
Assoc Prof Qiu is known for his research in structured light and metasurfaces.
Researchers set new record in perovskite solar cell efficiency
Breakthrough a significant step forward in the technology to develop cheaper, more efficient and durable next-generation solar cells.
Professor Lam Khee Poh honoured at Education 2.0 conference
Outstanding Leadership Award presented at annual conference in Dubai.
Sensor patch developed in Singapore aims to monitor wound recovery using AI
A paper-thin sensor patch the size of a postage stamp attached to the skin could soon help to determine how well a wound is healing – without the need to remove its dressing.
AI-powered sensor patch for wound monitoring
Developed by researchers at CDE, PETAL patch integrates with wound dressings, providing real-time information on healing process and enabling early intervention.
Love affair with air conditioning shows a Catch 22 of climate change
Article discusses the impact of the Urban Heat Island effect on Singapore’s climate and includes reference to SDE4 – Singapore’s first net-zero energy building.
NUS student designs lightweight and durable assistive walker for dogs
News reports on DID student Chong Zi En and his design for an assistive walker to help mobility-impaired dogs on show in the DID GradShow 2023.
Powerful tool gathers immune response data at single-cell level
Technique developed by CDE researchers could accelerate discovery of immunotherapies to treat diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases.
Turf Club land may be used to expand Woodlands
Senior Lecturer Nikhil Joshi (Dept of Architecture) speaks to CNA about the proposed redevelopment in Woodlands on the site of the soon-to-be-closed Singapore Turf Club.
NUS offers short courses to equip public officers with ‘green’ competencies
Thanks to an MOU signed between the Ministry of National Development and NUS on 8 May 2023.
IES gift to boost construction project management research
The generous donation of $300,000 will be used to establish the YC Wong‐IES Research in Construction Project Management Fund.


