A new AI framework, Perspective, provides a structured approach to explaining complex patterns in AI predictions, enabling researchers to test hypotheses and improve designs. By revealing the underlying relationships, XAI can support discovery, optimisation, and certification for AI in high-stakes fields.
A team from NUS developed an atom-thin film of amorphous carbon with a low k-value, addressing the interconnect bottleneck in microchips. The film withstood strong electric fields and prevented copper ions from passing through, paving the way for wider copper lines and faster data transfer.
Researchers from NUS and Tsinghua University developed an AI framework to complete missing US flood maps, revealing an estimated 11 million people and 4.1 million buildings were omitted from mapped zones. The framework generated a spatially complete 30-metre flood hazard map, highlighting the potential of AI to strengthen public access...
Researchers at NUS CDE developed electrochemiluminescent devices that crank brightness up to 1,552 candelas per square metre, making them suitable for wearable and underwater applications. The devices produce a steady, continuous glow and can run on small batteries.
Researchers from NUS CDE have developed a computational framework that reconstructs the genealogy of vernacular architecture, including Singapore's historic shophouses. The framework generates a detailed architectural 'family network' that reveals how different styles evolved and interacted over time.
Researchers at NUS CDE developed a self-repairing, recyclable substrate that repairs itself, grips metal conductors firmly and can be remoulded or broken down after use. The new material, called an intrinsically dynamic biosubstrate (IDBS), reduces electronic waste and enables recovery of valuable components.
Researchers at NUS CDE developed compact memristive radio-frequency switches that can be integrated onto gallium nitride microchips. The switches retain their settings without continuous power, reducing chip size and power use.
The NUS research team developed a self-healing magnetoelectric sensory system (SMES) that combines sensing with autonomous self-repair. The technology overcomes the challenges of conventional sensors, enabling devices to function reliably in both air and water.
A new study reveals that tiny gaps in ultra-thin devices can strongly influence unwanted electrical leakage. Researchers found that conventional expectations about insulating materials can change at the atomic scale, requiring engineers to consider the full device structure.
TREASURES initiative builds on NUS CDE research strengths in environmental resilience and waste-to-resource technologies. The centre will support practical solutions for complex waste streams, transforming Semakau Landfill into a hub for resource recovery and reuse.
A mechanical soft force sensor eliminates electronic components, allowing soft robots to sense and respond without power or signal processing. The sensor detects multi-axis forces and converts them directly into fluidic actuation.
Researchers have developed a single material, tungsten disulfide, that can serve as both barrier and liner in copper wiring, allowing for improved chip performance. The coating is just 0.7 nanometres thick, roughly the width of a few atoms, and has shown significant improvements in resistance and reliability.
A team of NUS researchers has developed a self-testing quantum chip that generates certified random numbers while verifying its own measurement hardware's functionality. The chip, published in PRX Quantum, removes the trust assumption in traditional random number generators.
Researchers have overcome key safety and durability barriers in sodium-ion batteries by using a simple additive of graphitic carbon nitride. The additive promotes flexible, disordered zones where sodium ions move more freely and reduces polarisation, improving battery efficiency and stability. This breakthrough opens a scalable pathway...
The Centre of Excellence in Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Ports (C4NGP) at NUS College of Design and Engineering aims to design the port of the future. The C4NGP focuses on creating sustainable ports with reduced environmental impact.
Prof Chandra Sekhar, a globally respected leader in the industry, has made lasting contributions through his technical expertise and research leadership. He is internationally recognised for his work in indoor environmental quality, ventilation, and energy-efficient building performance.
Prof Liu Bin, a world-renowned researcher in organic functional materials, has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Her groundbreaking work on light-emitting organic semiconductors has led to applications in medical diagnostics and optical data encryption.
Prof Lam received the award for his sustained impact on generations of students and his contributions to research and practice in healthy and sustainable built environments. He has advanced education through theoretical and translational research, integrating humanities with science and technology.
Assistant Professor Gianmarco Mengaldo has been appointed to the Joint Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence at the World Meteorological Organization. He will guide how AI is integrated into global meteorological and hydrological systems, improving forecasting capabilities and early warning systems.
Researchers at NUS CDE have developed biowaste coatings that improve the conversion of carbon dioxide into useful fuels and chemicals, achieving high selectivity rates and reducing reliance on PFAS. The coatings, made from crustacean shells, insect exoskeletons, and plant matter, offer a cost-effective pathway to climate technology.
Researchers have developed a new AI-powered correction that addresses instability in hybrid climate models, allowing for reliable simulation of months or years-long processes. The CondensNet architecture learns from reference simulations to correct condensation errors, ensuring physically consistent results.
Researchers developed soft robots inspired by manta rays, utilizing magnetic fields to move, recharge power supply, and perform tasks autonomously. The magnets stabilize electrochemical reactions in flexible batteries, enhancing performance and efficiency.
Researchers at NUS have developed a reusable, biodegradable ice material that can store methane in minutes, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional natural gas storage methods. The method uses amino acids to accelerate hydrate formation and release methane on demand.
The new framework enables decision-makers to test how different combinations of hydropower, solar, wind and energy storage affect both energy system costs and sediment delivery. Strategic optimisation can help minimize the impacts of energy transitions on natural ecosystems.
Researchers at NUS have developed a bioengineering approach to keep human lymph node tissue alive and functioning outside the body for several days. The method involves embedding thin slices of lymph node tissue in a soft gel that mimics the body's natural environment, allowing for detailed studies of immune cell behavior.
Researchers from NUS and The University of Manchester develop two breakthrough methods to overcome electronic disorder in graphene, setting new records for electron mobility. Twist-angle engineering and proximity screening enable the observation of quantum effects in unprecedented conditions.
The open-source AI model accurately maps building carbon emissions across multiple cities, identifying key factors that influence energy use, including urban form, planning history, and income levels. The research highlights the need for place-based strategies to reduce emissions from lower-income communities.
Researchers developed a supramolecular co-assembly platform producing chiral soft materials with strong, stable full-colour circularly polarised luminescence across the visible spectrum. The resulting structures are tunable, scalable and retain their properties for over 100 days at room temperature.
A new copper-based catalyst with added cobalt dopants significantly reduces energy consumption in converting CO₂ to ethylene. The process delivers high ethylene output with over 25% energy efficiency and remains stable over long periods.
Researchers found that human stem cells can differentiate into bone cells simply by being squeezed through narrow spaces. This discovery could lead to the development of simpler and safer regenerative therapies by using physical signals instead of chemical cues. The study's findings have broader implications, including potential applic...
A new hydrogel-based platform has been developed to preserve live patient-derived tumor tissues in the lab, enabling more accurate testing of cancer treatments. The approach, which uses customizable bioengineered hydrogels, has been shown to retain key features of the original tumor environment.
A team of researchers developed a novel method called Time-Lagged Recurrence (TLR) to estimate the predictability of complex dynamical systems. TLR uses data-driven approach to evaluate how an ensemble of similar initial states evolves over time, determining local predictability at that state.
A new nanoparticle smart spray developed by NUS researchers protects plants from harmful bacteria by delivering antibacterial compounds directly to the plant's stomata. Plants treated with the targeted particles are 20 times more resistant to infection than those given non-targeted treatments.