LEI Research Group

Innovations That Matter - To Climate-Forward CitiesSee how the National University of Singapore is leading the charge in predicting floods, protecting coastlines and capturing carbon dioxide.

Our group was featured in the documentary series.

In this 22-minute Channel News Asia (CNA) video, our team's research is showcased from 12:35 to 16:10. Building upon our existing knowledge about coastal vegetation, we have advanced our research to quantify the impact of hybrid solutions—combining mangrove seedlings with concrete planters—on wave attenuation and forces on plants. Our goal is to provide robust evidence that encourages the implementation of nature-based solutions in real-world coastal protection scenarios.

August 2025

We were invited by College of Design and Engineering to give an Virtual Tour for e-Open House 2025.

March 2025

We were involved in the MOE workshop on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience.

Students used our artificial vegetation to construct their nature-based solutions. The effectiveness of their solutions were subsequently tested in the wave flume.

Jan 2025

We were invited by CNA to participate in a live interview and share our thoughts on the depletion and restoration of seagrass in Singapore.

Sept 2024

Our research on nature-inspired solutions has been featured on the NUS Impact Report 2023.

May 2024

Shaping a Sustainable FutureImpact is central to everything we do at NUS. Our impact report looks at how we’ve nurtured talent, powered solutions, and shaped society from 2019 to 2023.

We were invited by 8World to participate in a live interview (狮城有约) and share our thoughts on the impact of climate change on Singapore's infrastructure (in Mandarin).

5 Jan 2024

NUS College of Design & Engineering on LinkedIn: #nus #nuscde #cde #forgingnewfrontiers #nationaluniversityofsingapore…At CDE, we don’t just talk about sustainability – we're living it! Discover some of the many ways our world-leading researchers are helping to create a…

Our work on integrated nature-based and engineering solutions to coastal protection is featured by NUS College of Design & Engineering.

Our research will help to create a greener, more liveable, and sustainable future.

25 November 2023

During a recent interview with CNA (in English) and 8World (in Mandarin), we discussed the potential role of vegetation in coastal protection. We highlighted its significance in creating a sustainable shoreline defense.

7 September 2023