RESEARCH AT CDE
At CDE, we push boundaries to achieve world-class research excellence through the exploration and application of engineering, architecture, and design to solve complex problems. We pioneer unique models of interdisciplinary research that takes advantage of the natural synergies between these fields to advance impactful, basic and translational research.
In addition to our ten departments, our cross-disciplinary research thrives through partnerships. Our researchers forge new frontiers through college-level centres, global research partnerships and industry collaborations, powered by state-of-the art research infrastructure and unique capabilities.
People are at the core of our pursuits. We are committed to empowering visionary talent poised to redefine the future of architecture, design, and engineering, anchored in diversity and interdisciplinary research.
NUS CDE researcher Abhimanyu Goel recognised for advances in low-carbon construction
Early Career Scientist Award at the 8th Asia Pacific Biochar Conference (APBC 2026) recognises his research into innovative approaches to reducing the carbon footprint of construction.
From seaweed to wound dressings: Engineering from the problem up
A field experience in Timor-Leste taught two NUS Biomedical Engineering students why developing useful solutions starts with understanding the problem.
SHINE 2.0 sets sights on next generation of semiconductor innovation
Bringing together nearly 250 researchers and industry leaders, the SHINE 2.0 workshop at CDE highlighted new technologies and partnerships aimed at meeting the growing computing demands of AI.
NUS CDE researchers awarded funding to scale up low-carbon technologies
Three projects will receive support to advance promising technologies in carbon capture and hydrogen production towards industrial deployment.
Teaching drones to hunt, rockets to land and lattices to absorb
At the NUS Energy Solutions Hub, researchers and partners are pooling expertise across disciplines to reimagine from the ground up how tropical cities can stay cool, connected and carbon-conscious.
Familiar ground: Ageing gracefully in places we know
At the NUS Energy Solutions Hub, researchers and partners are pooling expertise across disciplines to reimagine from the ground up how tropical cities can stay cool, connected and carbon-conscious.
Defying gravity: The new threads of space flight and beyond
At the NUS Energy Solutions Hub, researchers and partners are pooling expertise across disciplines to reimagine from the ground up how tropical cities can stay cool, connected and carbon-conscious.
The art of letting go
At the NUS Energy Solutions Hub, researchers and partners are pooling expertise across disciplines to reimagine from the ground up how tropical cities can stay cool, connected and carbon-conscious.
