CDE Research Centres
CDE Research Centres bring together experts from different disciplines to tackle complex challenges in areas of strategic interest to CDE, Singapore, and society. Our Research Centres foster collaboration across departments, combining talent and resources to drive innovation and impactful research. By uniting diverse perspectives, Research Centres are vibrant hubs for cutting-edge discovery and education.
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CDE Corporate Labs
Corporate Labs exemplify the highest level of collaboration between CDE researchers and industry, where we work together with our industry partners to develop solutions for significant real-world challenges. These partnerships are founded on common priorities and align closely with Singapore’s national R&D agenda, ensuring both impact and relevance.
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Research Centres
OVERVIEW
AM.NUS 3DP Centre advances additive manufacturing through design, materials, and process innovation, with a focus on biomedical applications. Collaborating with industry, government, and academia, it drives research, clinical innovation, and customised medical solutions, while developing talent to support the rapidly growing AM sector.
KEY RESEARCH
- 3D Bioprinting for Tissue Repair
- AM Craniofacial and Oral Applications
- AM Enabled Design and Environment
- AM for Innovative Medicine
- Biomedical Device and Implant
CONTACT
Email: am.nus@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
ARC leads and advances robotics research at NUS and throughout Singapore. By consolidating NUS's critical mass of faculty and scientists in robotics and enhancing national and international visibility while promoting leadership in robotics research and applications. ARC is supported by CDE and NUS Computing.
KEY RESEARCH
- AI for Robotics and Cognitive Robots
- Biomedical Robotics (Surgical, Rehab and Assistive Robots, Micro- and Nano-robots)
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Legged Robots and Multi-robot Systems
- Marine Robotics
- Robot Navigation and Autonomous Vehicles
- Smart Materials and Stretchable Electronics for Robotics
- Soft Robotics
- Wearable Robotics
CONTACT
Email: robotics@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
ARTIC is a multidisciplinary research and education hub that drives innovation through collaborative projects across NUS. By hosting distinguished visiting scholars and fostering global academic exchange, ARTIC creates a vibrant intellectual environment, advancing frontier research, nurturing talent, and delivering impactful technological solutions for Asia and the wider world.
KEY RESEARCH
- Adaptive and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
- Advance Material, Devices and Process Technology
- Emerging Computing Technology, Learning Technology and Trustworthy Systems
- Emerging Learning and Data Processing Technology
- Future Computing Technology
- Healthcare and Fitness Monitoring
- Healthcare and Wellness Monitoring
- Next-Generation Imaging and Optoelectronics Technology
- Wearable Healthcare Devices and Smart Home
Sensing Technology
CONTACT
Alexandra Chua
Email: cfkalex8@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
C4NGP is a global research centre advancing modelling and simulation for next-generation ports and connectivity. Focused on smart digital twins and technology commercialisation, it drives industry adoption and innovation in Singapore’s maritime sector. C4NGP also cultivates top talent, fosters global partnerships, and shapes the future of ports through leadership in international research networks and conferences.
KEY RESEARCH
- Deepen Current Sim-Opt Capabilities With Emerging Technologies Such as 5G, Cloud-Native, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, etc.
- Enhance AI Intelligence-Enabled Simulation and Analytics
- Connect and Empower Industry to Achieve Quantum Leap in Productivity for the Port & Maritime Industry
- Enhance Maritime Supply Chain System for Resilience, Sustainability and Connectivity
CONTACT
Email: c4ngp@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
A multiagency collaboration between the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), NUS, and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research, CARTIN was established to promote the development of robotics towards advanced and innovative solutions, applying technologies and skills to support the needs of industry and society across diverse fields. In CDE, the research team specifically addresses applications of robots for humans, specifically in eldercare.
KEY RESEARCH
- Eldercare
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
CONTACT
Professor Cecilia Laschi
Email: mpeclc@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
CFI Singapore, a Centre of Excellence hosted by NUS, strengthens local expertise in coastal protection and flood management. In partnership with NTU, SUTD, SIT, and A*STAR, it accelerates innovation and supports national resilience through research, solution development, and initiatives like PUB’s Living Lab—advancing Singapore’s leadership in coastal and flood resilience.
KEY RESEARCH
- Coastal Science and Research
- Innovative Engineering Solutions
- Integrated Nature-based Solutions
- Monitoring, Prediction, and Digitalisation of the Coastal Environment
CONTACT
Associate Professor Qian Xudong
Email: qianxudong@nus.edu.sg
Mr Yogesh Tiwari
Email: tyogesh@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
CPT leads research in the development of cutting-edge protective technologies. It offers scientific and engineering solutions to meet current and evolving national needs in weapons and defence systems, ensuring the continued advancement of defence capabilities.
KEY RESEARCH
- Development of Protective Materials and Structures
- Explosive Storage Safety
- Multi-hazard Loads Effects on Building Systems and Mitigation Measures
- Protection of Critical Infrastructures
CONTACT
Associate Professor Poh Leong Hien
Email: ceeplh@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
CSAC develops innovative urban planning, design solutions, and technologies for high-density environments, with a focus on Asian cities and developing regions. Through national and international collaborations, it promotes best practices for sustainable, liveable cities—addressing global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, public health, and ageing populations.
KEY RESEARCH
- Sustainable Neighbourhoods
- Green Building Design
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Township Planning Models
- Enhancing Urban Sustainability across Environmental, Social, and Economic Dimensions
- Improving Quality of Life in Cities across Asia
CONTACT
Professor Heng Chye Kiang:
Email: akihck@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
ENgAGE pioneers solutions to ageing-related challenges, aiming to create vibrant, inclusive futures for older adults in Singapore, Asia, and beyond. It coordinates ageing-focused research, education, and resources across NUS, while leading capacity-building efforts and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders—all committed to enhancing living environments for all generations.
KEY RESEARCH
- Ageing in Place in Asia
- Climate Change and Ageing in Asia
- Design for Brain Health
CONTACT
Email: nusengage@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
The SHINE Centre is a national research platform advancing next-generation hybrid-integrated (flexible and rigid) microelectronics for future IoT technologies. Jointly supported by NRF, MINDEF, NUS, NTU, DSO, A*STAR, and leading industry partners, SHINE drives innovation to address critical technological challenges and strengthen Singapore’s position in the global microelectronics landscape.
KEY RESEARCH
- New Design/System Enablement
- Functional Materials, Processing, and Sensors
- Device Circuit/Form Factor Co-Design
- Hybrid Process Integration Capabilities
CONTACT
Email: shine@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
STDCT, a joint initiative by NUS and NTU, is the first co-innovation programme in the tropics dedicated to advancing sustainable, energy-efficient data centre solutions. Engaging industry stakeholders, it focuses on cooling technologies tailored for high-temperature, high-humidity environments—aiming to cut energy use and emissions by up to 40%, while strengthening Singapore’s leadership in green data infrastructure.
KEY RESEARCH
- Cognitive Digital Twin
- Desiccant Dehumidification Enhanced Indirect Evaporative Cooling
- Direct Chip Hybrid Cooling
- Enhanced Immersion Cooling
- Holistic Assessment of Rising Supply Temperatures in Tropical Data Centres
CONTACT
Email: stdct@nus.edu.sg
Corporate Labs
OVERVIEW
The AMAT-NUS Corporate Lab drives innovation in advanced materials engineering for the semiconductor industry through a strategic partnership combining Applied Materials’ technology with NUS’s research expertise. Entering Phase 2 in October 2024, it expanded its cleanroom and R&D capabilities, establishing the Applied Materials Professorship to bolster Singapore’s leadership in semiconductor research and talent development.
KEY RESEARCH
The AMAT-NUS Corporate Lab 2.0 focuses on research areas in advanced materials engineering, including:
- Electronic Materials, Plasma Processes
- 2D Materials Engineering
- Carbene and Organometallics
- In-situ Structural Characterization
- Device Fabrication
- Molecular Modelling
These research areas are led by a team of distinguished principal investigators from NUS, each bringing specialised expertise to advance the lab's objectives
CONTACT
Email: amat-nus@nus.edu.sg
OVERVIEW
Launched on 5 Nov 2021, the Cisco-NUS Accelerated Digital Economy Corporate Laboratory accelerates Singapore’s Digital Economy transformation. It develops solutions to automate business operations, create intelligent healthcare infrastructure, build secure IoT and enterprise networks, and enhance workforce productivity—using a multi-sectoral, multidisciplinary approach.
KEY RESEARCH
Cisco-NUS Accelerated Digital Economy Corporate Laboratory will work on five strategic research areas to boost Singapore’s digital economy. They are:
- Artificial Intelligence: Exploring usage of technologies like machine learning to transform and scale customer service operations of large businesses
- Healthcare: Developing an enabling network and intelligent infrastructure for healthcare in hospitals and at home
- Cybersecurity: Strengthening Critical Information Infrastructure through research into advanced, network-centric cyber threat detection
- Urban Infrastructure: Developing architecture and solutions to support design and operation of urban infrastructure and smart industries
- Future Workforce and Productivity: Driving productivity by understanding who needs to learn, how they learn, and how to generate skills and competencies needed for a future-ready workforce
CONTACT
Email: cisco-nus@nus.edu.sg
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