Overview
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 aim to pioneer a unique model of interdisciplinary research that takes advantage of the natural synergies between these fields.
When stem cells feel the squeeze, they start building bone
Research finds that physical forces alone, without chemical cues, can set stem cells on the path to becoming bone cells, opening up new possibilities for regenerative therapies.
SHINE signs research collaboration with NSTIC (GaN)
Research collaboration with new National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre for Gallium Nitride aims to grow Singapore’s leadership in next-gen semiconductor technologies.
Self-powered sensor offers fast, sustainable water monitoring
Inspired by human skin, the ReSURF sensor detects pollutants in milliseconds without the need for an external power source.
Bioengineered tumour model offers new tool in fight against peritoneal cancers
Engineered hydrogels preserve live tumour fragments from patients for over 12 days, enabling more accurate testing for personalised cancer treatments.
Bridging light and electrons
A new ferroelectric memory device stores and retrieves data using both light and electricity, offering a compact and scalable solution to bridge electronic and photonic computing systems.
Where atoms are engineered into impact
Forging new frontiers in semiconductor materials, the AMAT–NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab enters a new phase featuring advanced facilities, deeper industry integration and a strong focus on talent development.
A smarter way to power artificial intelligence
A fully integrated compute-in-memory system pairs 2D memristors with silicon selectors to offer a practical, energy-efficient route for powering next-gen AI applications.
Shining a light on chip chatter
From lab concept to real-world integration, a multi-institutional collaboration produces a compact photonic modulator-memory device that turbocharges how data moves between computer chips — more efficiently, with far less energy.
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