RESEARCH NEWS
NUS signs MOU with German firm to train engineering students
Engineering students from NUS will get to pick up skills needed to work in complex processing plants under a collaboration with German company HIMA.
Discovery offers path to safer sodium rechargeable batteries
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
Researchers say rechargeable fabric-like ‘battery’ provides higher electrical output than a conventional AA battery and could be used to power everyday electronics
NUS team invents battery that generates power using humid air
What if you could wear a health monitoring device that powers itself using Singapore’s humid weather?
People’s Park Centre unlikely to be preserved if it goes en-bloc
Senior Lecturer Nikhil Joshi (Department of Architecture) featured in CNA report on the possible demolition of People’s Park Centre in Singapore’s Chinatown area.
Prof John Wang elected fellow of Singapore National Academy of Science
Prof Wang has pioneered cutting-edge research and development of advanced materials for energy and environment applications.
Team Bumblebee claim top spot at Robosub 22
NUS team based at College of Design and Engineering win first prize at international competition for student-built robotic submarines.
CDE quantum security expert Charles Lim joins JPMorgan
Dr Lim takes two years’ leave to be the investment bank’s global head for quantum communications and cryptography.
Interview: Rising temperatures and architectural design
Prof Heng Chye Kiang (Department of Architecture) interviewed on Channel 8 about the impact of rising heat and extreme weather on future urban building design.
Kampung spirit brought to life at the Co-Design week
An interdisciplinary group of students came together to co-design solutions enabled by empathetic technology that can enhance the lives of older Singaporeans


