SUTD Singapore University of Technology & Design

31/07/2026

Architecture today goes beyond designing buildings. It is about reimagining how we live, work and connect through design, technology and innovation.

At Singapore ArchiFest 2026, SUTD showcased projects that explored the future of the built environment, while contributing to conversations on topics ranging from AI to interdisciplinary design. SUTD Deputy President Prof Tai Lee Siang participated in the Day 1 panel session, while Asst Prof Immanuel Koh shared insights during the Day 2 forum on the AI Hackathon.

Thank you to everyone who visited our exhibition, joined the discussions and connected with our faculty, students and alumni. Every conversation is an opportunity to rethink how we design a more sustainable and human-centred built environment.

Singapore Institute of Architects

30/07/2026

Advice from the Class of 2026 for our juniors.

Passing down wisdom before passing the torch 🎤🎓💛

  

29/07/2026

Congratulations to Research Fellow Dr Cai Xinyu, Research Fellow Dr Shane Kyi Hla Win from Temasek Laboratories @ SUTD, and Associate Professor Foong Shaohui, Associate Head of the Engineering Product Development (EPD) pillar on receiving the 2026 IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics Best Paper Award.

Chosen from more than 700 papers published in 2025, their award-winning paper, "QuadRotary: Design and Control of In-Flight Transition Between Quadcopter and Rotary-Wing," was recognised for its innovative design of a reconfigurable aerial vehicle that switches seamlessly between quadcopter and rotary-wing flight, enabling agile cruising and energy-efficient hovering.

Jointly presented by the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES), IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) and the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division (DSCD), the award recognises the best refereed paper published annually in IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics.

🔗 Read more:
http://www.ieee-asme-mechatronics.info/2024-results

📄 Read the paper:
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10971283

🎥 Watch QuadRotary in action:
https://youtu.be/2V4nLKHwVFk

28/07/2026

𝐒𝐔𝐓𝐃 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲

Empowering the next generation of innovators starts with creating opportunities to learn by doing.

SUTD Academy recently welcomed youth from Yayasan MENDAKI for a specially curated run of DIVE FURTHER: Accelerate Innovation for Impact with Design·AI, held in support of M3+'s Langkah Digital.

Over two days, participants explored Design·AI methodologies, tackled real-world challenges and developed working prototypes, gaining practical skills to navigate an AI-powered future.

We were also honoured to welcome Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Health, whose visit underscored the importance of equipping our youth with future-ready skills.

Interested in bringing DIVE FURTHER to your organisation?

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.sutd.edu.sg/academy-course/dive-further-accelerate-innovation-for-impact-with-design-ai/

27/07/2026

Why do pedestrians in Phnom Penh rarely take the shortest route?

Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng and his team from SUTD's Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities analysed more than 6,000 GPS-tracked walking trips to uncover how people really navigate the city and what it means for designing more walkable urban environments.

Cities across the Global South are urbanizing at pace, but their built environments for walking rarely resemble ideal, tidy, and well-regulated networks. Vehicles are parked on pedestrian sidewalks, and a seemingly direct route on a map may feel longer in practice. Moreover, many urban planning idea...

26/07/2026

How can AI help preserve cultural heritage through play?

Created by SUTD student Abdallah Diaaeldin Hassan Ahmed and his team, Heritage Plate is a hybrid physical-digital arcade experience that brings Singapore's lesser-known food heritage to life through interactive gameplay.

The project combines AI-assisted development with design thinking to create a more engaging way for younger generations to explore, learn and connect with cultural heritage.

Read more:
https://bit.ly/4fADKJW

More on Design·AI at SUTD and beyond:
https://www.sutd.edu.sg/future-of-innovation/reimagine-education/

We aim to engage the community in creatively and collaboratively exploring the adoption of Design AI. Beyond simply reimagining education, we invite you to rethink, reframe, and engage with the future of learning in the age of AI. The newsletter spans t...

25/07/2026

AI is transforming the way digital solutions are built, and you don't need to be a software engineer to get started.

Join SUTD Academy's complimentary webinar to explore how AI-powered development tools are making it easier to build apps, automate workflows and create AI-powered solutions. Learn about vibe coding, discover real-world use cases, and explore practical pathways to build AI skills.

📅 5 Aug 2026
🕛 12PM to 1:15PM

🔗 Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xbd25UGRRqu3aoDdBWrTlQ

24/07/2026

As Singapore expands autonomous vehicle trials, the conversation is shifting beyond what the technology can do to whether people are ready to embrace it.

In his latest commentary, Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities and Head of the Urban Psychology Lab, explores why building public trust is just as important as advancing the technology itself.

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23/07/2026

What makes SUTD, SUTD?

From Freshmore to the Design and Artificial Intelligence programme, every step is part of the journey.

Hear from Class of 2026 Valedictorian Chen Yirong as he reflects on his journey at SUTD.

This is SUTD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-VeNixKfxU

22/07/2026

What gives a city its unique identity, and how can colour help preserve it?

Join us for the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) Seminar Series at SUTD. In this session, Dr Rushi Li, Lecturer at Zhejiang University of Technology and Postdoctoral Researcher at Zhejiang University, explores how urban colour shapes the identity of cities and communities. Drawing on research and design practice, she examines how local colour can be identified, analysed and translated into urban colour planning guidelines to support place-based design and urban renewal.

🗓️ 27 Jul 2026
🕐 1PM to 2PM
📍 SUTD, Think Tank 21, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Think Tank (Building 2, Level 3 – 2.310)

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://www.sutd.edu.sg/events-listing/urban-colour-local-identity-and-planning-guidelines

21/07/2026

Congratulations to SUTD alumnus Dr Tan Teik Guan, who graduated from the Doctor of Philosophy (Cybersecurity) programme under the Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD) pillar, on pQCee's successful US$3.9 million seed funding round.

As Co-founder and CEO, Dr Tan is leading pQCee in developing quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions. The new investment will accelerate the company's global expansion and help organisations prepare for the post-quantum era.

“𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘮‑𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬. 𝘈𝘴 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺,” said Dr Tan Teik Guan, CEO, pQCee.

pQCee Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based provider of quantum‑safe cybersecurity technologies, has raised US$3.9 million in its latest Seed round.

20/07/2026

How do you teach a robot to catch itself when it falls?

Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara and his team at SUTD's Robotics and Automation Research (ROAR) Laboratory have developed an AI-powered fall mitigation system that helps stair-climbing robots recover mid-fall, bringing safer and more reliable autonomous robots one step closer to reality.

Navigating staircases poses one of the most formidable challenges for mobile robots. Unlike level ground, where balance and movement are relatively predictable, stairs introduce uneven terrain and

19/07/2026

One month after signing our MOU with DEEP Robotics , a Hangzhou-based robotics company recognised for its advances in AI and robotics, SUTD welcomed the team to campus for our first working session, marking the next step in advancing the collaboration.

The discussions explored opportunities in embodied AI, autonomous navigation, sensor fusion and human-robot collaboration, alongside plans to localise robotics platforms for Singapore and the ASEAN region. The session also covered student internships, capstone projects and hands-on learning opportunities, strengthening industry exposure for the next generation of robotics talent.

The working session reflects our commitment to translating partnerships into meaningful collaboration from the outset. We look forward to developing robotics solutions for real-world applications while advancing robotics research, innovation and talent development.

18/07/2026

How can cities support healthier lives, stronger communities, and more regenerative futures?

At the World Cities Summit 2026, researchers from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), SUTD's Architecture and Sustainable Design pillar, and the Net Zero Futures Lab explored this question through research on mobility, health, and regenerative urban development.

Across three sessions, they shared insights on how cities can move beyond efficiency and infrastructure to focus on people’s everyday experiences, wellbeing, and social connections. From rethinking mobility as a contributor to urban wellbeing, to designing health-enabling neighbourhoods and developing frameworks for regenerative cities, the discussions highlighted the value of interdisciplinary research in shaping more liveable, resilient, and future-ready urban environments.

Read more about the research and conversations that contributed to global discussions on urban futures at the World Cities Summit 2026.

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17/07/2026

What makes SUTD, SUTD?

At SUTD, students attend cohort classes throughout their Freshmore terms, creating a close-knit community where friendships are formed, ideas are shared and memories are made.

Many of these friendships last well beyond graduation.

This is SUTD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-VeNixKfxU

15/07/2026

Congratulations to Professor Yow Wei Quin, Head of Cluster (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) and Programme Director for Design and Artificial Intelligence, on being named a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (FGSA), one of the highest honours bestowed by the world's oldest and largest interdisciplinary organisation dedicated to the field of ageing.

Fellow status recognises outstanding and sustained contributions to gerontology, and is awarded to scholars whose work has significantly advanced research, education, and practice in the field.

This recognition reflects Professor Yow's impactful research and leadership in understanding ageing, cognition, and wellbeing, contributing valuable insights that support healthier and more inclusive societies.

We congratulate her on this well-deserved achievement and look forward to her continued leadership, scholarly excellence, and contributions to advancing the field.

🔗 Read more:
https://www.geron.org/Portals/0/files/gerontology-news/2026/July_2026.pdf =12

14/07/2026

How do we shape the future of our built environment?

Celebrating its 20th edition, Singapore Archifest (SGAF) 2026 brings together architects, designers and the wider community to exchange ideas, explore new perspectives and reimagine the future of our cities.

SUTD's Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD) pillar is a Supporting Institution for this year's festival, held under the theme CONVERGENCE: Theme and Variations.

📅 17–31 July 2026

🔗 Learn more:
https://archifest.sg/

The 20th edition of Singapore Archifest, themed Convergence, positions the festival as a meeting point of scales, voices, and approaches—bridging making and thinking, memory and invention, individual authorship and collective practice, and local and global exchange.

14/07/2026

An exciting milestone for the Tiny Equations team!

Congratulations on presenting your first research paper at EDULEARN 2026 and contributing to the growing conversation on agentic AI in education. We look forward to seeing where your research and innovation journey takes you next.

Our first international conference! Earlier this month, we had the incredible opportunity to present our first research paper at EDULEARN 2026 in Palma, Spain, a milestone that the Tiny Equations team will always remember. Our research explored how an agentic AI workflow (TinyMark) compares with con...

12/07/2026

How well does your family know your Capstone project?

For Commencement 2026, we asked our graduates' family members to describe what they think their loved one's Capstone project is about.

Some got surprisingly close, while others had absolutely no clue. One thing was clear though: they were proud every step of the way.

11/07/2026

AI transformation starts with people.

As part of our partnership with NCS, SUTD will co-develop Applied AI masterclasses to equip leaders and professionals with the knowledge and skills to drive AI adoption and innovation across industries.

🔗 Read more:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/media-release/ncs-launches-enterprise-ai-platforms-and-products-deepens-partnerships-accelerate-ai-driven-business-transformation-6242466

𝟭𝟬% 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹. 𝟭𝟬𝗫 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀. ​ On 9th July, at NCS AI Impact 2026, we unveiled an expanded Sunshine AI suite of sovere...

10/07/2026

They may not know what we studied… but they never stopped believing in us 🥹🎓

10/07/2026

Proud to see SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang moderating a fireside dialogue with Minister Chan Chun Sing at the SICC 185th AGM Luncheon, exploring resilience, renewal, collective responsibility, and the role of AI in shaping Singapore's future.

More than 200 business leaders, policymakers and representatives from over 30 diplomatic missions gathered at SICC's 185th Annual General Meeting (AGM) Luncheon. We thank our Guest-of-Honour, Mr Chan Chun Sing, Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, for an insightful and...

09/07/2026

What will power the next generation of wireless networks?

Join us for an FCP Seminar by Professor Nan Yang from the Australian National University as he explores the role of terahertz (THz) communications in enabling 6G and beyond. From multi-terabit-per-second backhaul and holographic communications to immersive extended reality (XR), the talk will examine how THz technologies could unlock the future of wireless connectivity.

📅 15 Jul 2026
🕙 10am to 11am
📍 Future Communications Connectivity Lab (FCCLab 2.301), Building 2 Level 3, SUTD

📝 Register:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=drd2NJDpck-5UGJImDFiPeWZ2yIOWC1OpKRPRyqHDfRUOENCTzZYTzQ5RDZaQkhENVc0TkVVNlBGVy4u&route=shorturl

08/07/2026

What will an HDB town in 2050 look like?

It should do far more than house us.

In her latest thought leadership piece, Professor Cheong Koon Hean, Chair of SUTD's Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, shares her vision for the future of Singapore's towns.

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07/07/2026

What if creating with a 3D printer was as simple as having a conversation?

At the SUTD Fab Lab, we are testing and implementing Talk2Print, a smart AI-powered 3D printing system developed by SUTD Senior Research Assistant Youssef Elkhouly, with guidance from Associate Professor Soh Gim Song. Using AI and voice-based interaction, it makes digital fabrication more intuitive, accessible and interactive.

One of its key features? The ability to monitor and self-correct prints in real time to reduce failed prints. A huge plus for students prototyping and experimenting at the Fab Lab.

No 3D printing experience? No problem. 👀

Watch the live demo to see how AI could reshape the way we learn, prototype and create.