RESEARCH NEWS
CDE Asst Prof Shao Huilin: ‘New ways of hacking biology’
Biomarkers of disease are like clues at a crime scene, says the Presidential Young Professor. “The trick is how to reveal them.”
What it means to have nuclear energy in net zero emission aim
A recent report commissioned by the Energy Market Authority highlighted that nuclear energy could be part of Singapore’s energy mix by 2050.
The brains behind smarter boring
In land-scarce Singapore, subterranean spaces could be used to house MRT stations, shopping malls and more.
Novel film helps cool health workers’ protective suits
Moisture-trapping film developed by CDE researchers can reduce humidity levels in health workers’ PPE suits by 40-50%.
Researchers develop material to reduce heat in personal protective gear
New composite film promises to reduce the heat felt by wearers of personal protective suits.
Issues manufacturers face in recycling, recovering product waste can be resolved with new technologies
A policy to get manufacturers to recycle more of their products, whether packaging or electronic waste, could be stifled by attempts to “game the system”.
Two CDE profs honoured at University Awards
Assoc Prof Benjamin Tee and Asst Prof Shao Huilin have been awarded the Young Researcher Award at the annual University Awards held by NUS.
NUS researchers find way to store CO2 beneath the ocean floor
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have found a new way to accelerate the rate at which carbon dioxide (CO2) is sucked out of the atmosphere and stored beneath the ocean floor.
Research shows CO2 could be stored below ocean floor
Researchers at the CDE have demonstrated a potential method to safely store captured carbon dioxide emissions beneath the ocean floor.
Q&A: Prof Cecilia Laschi on soft robotics and the octopus
Soft robotics expert gives insights into her research passion, what motivates her work and looks ahead to exciting developments in the field.
National Quantum-Safe Network to secure critical infrastructure
Project testing quantum-safe communication technologies to protect critical networks will be hosted at NUS.
Prof Liu Bin elected to US National Academy of Engineering
NAE membership honours those who have made outstanding contributions to “engineering research, practice, or education”.


