Research news

3D microchannels promote self-assembly of ordered emulsions at low droplet concentrations
Team of SUTD researchers led by Assistant Professor Michinao Hashimoto has discovered an elegant way to achieve self-assembly of low density droplets in microfluidic flows using three dimensional (3D) microchannels.


Researchers develop novel framework for tracking developments in optical sensors
SUTD researchers together with international researchers established a 3D technology map which systematically compares optical sensors.


Optical security: Tunable-resonator upconverted emission color printing
The presented optical security devices have potential applications in deterring counterfeiting of important documents and packages of high-value medicines.


SUTD uncovers the power of dynamically rewiring swarm robotic systems
“Given the explosion in the development of distributed/decentralized systems, this research shows that a dynamic rewiring of the interaction network is essential to the effective collective operations of these complex engineered systems at different time scales.”


SUTD researchers develop a hydrogel for enhanced cell encapsulation and delivery
The SUTD researchers developed the CNF hydrogel which allows for its transformation from a solid hydrogel to a fluid when subjected to stress, and back to a solid hydrogel in less than a minute.


SUTD researchers developed new methods to create microfluidic devices with fluoropolymers
A research team from the SUTD developed a simple method to fabricate microchannels using fluoropolymers.


SUTD researchers developed customizable microfluidic nozzles…
Researchers from the SUTD developed a modular approach to fabricate microfluidic axisymmetric droplet generators with distinct modules of 3D printed fittings, needles and tubes.


Holographic color printing for optical security
Unlike regular diffractive optical elements that have a frosted-glass appearance and projects only single images, these new holographic colour prints can be a stronger deterrent to counterfeiters while looking pretty at the same time.


Researchers resolve a major mystery in 2D material electronics
SUTD researchers have discovered a one-size-fits-all master equation that shall pave the way towards better design of 2D material electronics.


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