RESEARCH NEWS
DNA ‘barcode’ platform developed by NUS CDE researchers speeds search for precision cancer nanoparticles
A new high-throughput screening platform rapidly identifies gold nanoparticles that can deliver therapies directly to mitochondria, the energy centres inside cancer cells.
Eyes that photosynthesise: NUS CDE scientists plant a cure for dry eye disease
Inspired by how plants harness sunlight, NUS CDE researchers have developed a non-invasive, light-activated treatment for dry eye disease.
LearnKata founders build AI platform to make learning more structured and meaningful
NUS CDE student Ryan Loh along with Alfred Ben built LearnKata to help students learn with more structure, clarity and confidence, leading to 40,000 users worldwide.
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.