RESEARCH NEWS
NUS CDE Asst Prof Filip Biljecki honoured by Royal Geographic Society
Asst Prof Filip Biljecki has received the 2026 Gill Memorial Award from the Royal Geographical Society, recognising outstanding early-career contributions to geographical science.
Three NUS CDE faculty awarded 2026 Robert Brown Promising Researcher Award
Award recognises outstanding early-career researchers with strong potential to advance academic research and innovation and comes with funding support to help recipients expand their research and pursue new directions.
NUS-ArCLab’s “living laboratory” aims to conserve the past while designing for a net-zero future
The project at 141 Neil Road explores how historic buildings can be adapted for climate resilience without compromising heritage value.
Solar-powered drone flies past four-hour mark in endurance milestone
CDE team achieves four-hour 25-minute battery-free drone flight during test in Australia, exceeding current official record for multirotor drones.
NUS and ATLANT 3D to co-develop AI-driven materials discovery foundry at CREATE
This collaboration will combine atomic-scale fabrication and AI-enabled automation to accelerate next-generation materials discovery.
NUS CDE researchers develop biowaste coatings to boost CO2-to-fuel conversion
Thin coatings made from crustacean shells, insect exoskeletons and plant matter improve the conversion of carbon dioxide into useful fuels and chemicals.
Learning from nature to build the next generation of robots
At a seminar hosted by the Italian Embassy, CDE’s Prof Cecilia Laschi speaks on how nature-inspired design and international collaboration are advancing robotics.
Quantum will change the way we compute and communicate
To mark World Quantum Day, Assoc Prof Charles Lim explains how advances in quantum communication and security are set to reshape how we process and protect information.
Rethinking engineering for a changing climate
At the Environmental and Sustainability Engineering Symposium, researchers, students and industry leaders examine how engineering must evolve to deliver sustainability in a complex world.
Wearable sensor enables real-time tracking of fatigue and mental health
Hydrogel-based system developed by researchers at CDE captures accurate cardiovascular signals on the move, enabling continuous mental health monitoring.
Harnessing nanotechnology to protect and strengthen plants
Asst Prof Tedrick Lew’s latest research breakthrough is a core–shell “microneedle patch” that releases its cargo only after entering plant tissue.
Self-training muscle could power a new generation of biodegradable robots
CDE researchers develop a platform that strengthens lab-grown muscle, overcoming a key limitation in biohybrid robotics.