RESEARCH NEWS

NUS researchers find potential solution to overheating mobile phones

November 30, 2019

Future magnon torque based devices such as this could allow for faster electronic gadgets that require less power and do not overheat Modern computer memory encodes information by switching magnetic bits within devices. Now, a ground-breaking study conducted by researchers from NUS Electrical and Computer Engineering has found a new efficient way of using ‘spin […]

Materials in the Flatland: A scientific lecture by Nobel Laureate Konstantin Novoselov

November 29, 2019

Professor Novoselov remains at the forefront of an entirely new area of multidisciplinary research which was formed after his discovery of graphene, the world’s first two-dimensional material Researchers, students and other members of Singapore’s scientific community attended a lecture on 26 Nov by Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor at NUS Materials […]

Living in Harmony with Nature & Wildlife

November 28, 2019

Jointly organised by the NUS Masters of Environmental Management (MEM) programme, the NUS Bachelor of Environmental Studies programme and the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law, this year’s lecture on 28 November was co-organized with the Jane Goodall Institute Singapore as part of their ConservAction Week.

18 NUS Engineering researchers among the world’s most influential scientific minds

November 19, 2019

Researchers from NUS Engineering are among the world’s most highly cited researchers whose research in one or more fields have consistently supported and inspired other researchers globally. A total of 27 NUS researchers were named in the global Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list released by Clarivate Analytics today; of these 27, 18 are affiliated to […]

NUS Mechanical Engineering Start-Up Wins PIER71’s Smart Port Challenge 2019

November 8, 2019

NUS Mechanical Engineering start-up, Dravam, led by CEO Dr Vivek Premandhan, won the Grand Final of Pier71’s Smart Port Challenge 2019. Dr Vivek Kolladikkal Premandhan, a Research Fellow at NUS Mechanical Engineering (ME), led his team to win the Grand Final of PIER71’s Smart Port Challenge 2019, beating 23 other international entrants from USA, Canada, […]

NUS centre pushes for 3D-printed implants in humans

November 6, 2019

An implant (in grey) made by 3D-printing, as applied on a prototype of a human skull Complicated operations like skull reconstruction and hip replacement could receive a fillip through a new tie-up between NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS) and TÜV SÜD to introduce 3D-printed implants in humans. 3D printing – otherwise known as […]

Smartphone device detects harmful algae in 15 minutes

November 6, 2019

The NUS research team behind the novel algae detection device is led by Assistant Professor Bae Sung Woo (centre) who is holding the smartphone platform. With him are two team members: Mr Thio Si Kuan (left) who is holding the microfluidic chip, and Miss Chiang Li Ching Elaine (right) A team of engineers from […]

MOU with TNO to focus on integral urban planning and models for improving next generation logistics and ports

October 22, 2019

The NUS School of Design and Environment, the Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports and Centre for Next Generation Logistics at the NUS Faculty of Engineering have signed MOU with The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research to conduct joint research and development activities.

NUS Engineeing, Keppel and SLNG develop new energy-efficient cooling technology for data centres

October 21, 2019

NUS Engineering joins forces with the Keppel Data Centres Holdings Pte Ltd (Keppel Data Centres) and Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) to develop a novel, energy-efficient and cost-effective cooling technology for data centres. This innovation could further pave the way for more sustainable and compact data centres. With the rapid expansion of cloud-based services, […]

NUS Engineering Researchers Receive YSA Honours

October 18, 2019

NUS Engineering Assistant Professors Charles Lim and Shao Huilin received the Young Scientist Awards (YSA) at the President’s Science and Technology Awards (PSTA) on 17 October 2019. The PTSA are Singapore’s highest honours that recognise research achievements in science and technology, with the YSA being awarded to researchers under the age of 35 who have […]

NUS Greater Good Series – Engineering in Medicine

October 18, 2019

While doctors are saving lives, engineers are making things happen. When both professions come together in interdisciplinary synergy, the possibilities are limitless. At the National University of Singapore (NUS) Greater Good Series titled Engineering in Medicine, experts gathered for an engaging discussion on how crucial collaborations between doctors and engineers can change the future of […]

New accolade as SDE turns 50

October 4, 2019

SDE celebrated its 50th anniversary with a new accolade. The School’s newest building, SDE4 — Singapore’s first new-build net-zero energy building — was awarded the WELL Certification at the Gold level by the International WELL Building Institute.