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Heatwave driving you up the wall? 7 ways to cool your home without increasing your electricity bill
A multi-institute research study led by SUTD’s LKYCIC that found nearly half of more than 400 HDB flats were warmer than the outdoors was referenced in this article on how to cool one’s home without increasing the electricity bill. ASD’s Dr Zheng Kai also shared some insights in the article.
Why underemployment deserves attention, even if it is voluntary
Joint research by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities was referenced in this opinion piece on underemployment.
GPS data reveal why pedestrians in Phnom Penh rarely walk the shortest route
Researchers from SUTD’s LKYCIC studied Phnom Penh’s walking environment that is complicated by uneven infrastructure, intense tropical heat and widespread informal use of street space. The article included quotes from Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng.
Humanoid robots at MRT stations in 10-15 years: Panellists at ST roundtable on future of transport
LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was one of the panellists at the ST roundtable on future of transport, where they discussed the possibility of having humanoid robots at MRT stations in 10 to 15 years.
Maintaining MRT system more complex as network ages: ST roundtable panellists
At the ST roundtable on future of transport, panellists—including LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng, discussed how smart technologies will shape the future of travel in Singapore.
How heat-proof is your home? Nearly half of over 400 HDB flats are warmer than outdoors: Study
The overall research project, Climate Resilient Citizenry, was led by Dr Harvey Neo (Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, SUTD). This is the first study here where researchers have ventured into homes to find out how residents are affected by urban heat, how they keep cool, and if they had conducive home environments.
How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia’s EV transition
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.
1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies
Most overqualified workers in Singapore choose less demanding roles to achieve better work-life balance or pursue personal interests. A separate study by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at SUTD painted a similar picture.
In ride-hailing, having more options makes commuting harder
LKYCIC Assistant Professor Samuel Chng explores the topic of how Singapore’s many ride-hailing options can make commuting harder and suggests greater coordination and integration so that commuters can trust the system to deliver what they value most: reliability, predictability and confidence.
Why SUTD teaches AI as a mindset, not just a tool
Long before AI became mainstream, SUTD began redesigning its curriculum to help students collaborate with intelligent systems, grounded in human-centred design and the social sciences.