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Southeast Asia’s motorists are increasingly feeling the pinch as the Iran energy crisis extends into its eighth week. LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng notes that growing energy security concerns are driving EV adoption, as they are increasingly seen as a way to reduce reliance on imported energy, not just address climate goals.

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), together with four universities, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen maritime cybersecurity cooperation. The agreement involves the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the University of Hamburg (UHH), and the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH).

Rolo Robotics previously collaborated with the SUTD to conduct a one-year pilot of Microfry on campus. In November last year, Microfry was officially launched at SUTD, offering students an additional dining option.

In this new study, an international research team led by Assistant Professor Ang Yee Sin’s team at SUTD, in collaboration with Yangzhou University, China, investigated how silicon-vacancy (SiV) centres respond when the surrounding diamond lattice is compressed or stretched. Using advanced computational modelling, the team systematically explored how the atomic structure and optical signals of the defect evolve under different mechanical conditions.

Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua on the evolving nature of heritage and the need for transparency and inclusivity in how the state decides which businesses to support and whether those decision-makers represent the public.

Developed by SUTD Freshmore, Khambhati Mohammed Huzefa — Tan Tock Seng Hospital is set to trial an AI-powered brain-computer interface which enables paralysed patients to communicate through eye blinks and focused thought.

This investment funds an initiative called Design·AI Innovation and Venture Exploration (DIVE). Launched on April 17, DIVE’s aim is to shift the university’s model from a traditionally academic focus to one on innovation, where students can freely explore creativity.

Jointly organised by The Business Times and SUTD, the competition aims to spur innovators from start-ups and companies to harness design and technology to develop groundbreaking solutions that tackle real-life business challenges. The finallists spanned sectors from the public service to marketing and financial services.

While the adoption of artificial intelligence has come a long way, its full potential has yet to be realised. This year’s Design AI and Tech Awards judges, including SUTD Deputy President Professor Tai Lee Siang, reflect on evolving landscapes, industry transformations, and more.

SUTD Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang reflects on how innovation has traditionally followed a structured path—from problem definition to real-world deployment—and why the challenge now lies in rapidly translating ideas into practical, working solutions.