About Us

Established in 2015, the Centre for Urban Solutions (CUS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a leading multidisciplinary research centre dedicated to advancing sustainable and liveable urban systems. The Centre’s mission is to pioneer research and development in sustainable infrastructure, digital transformation, and innovative built-environment technologies that address the evolving challenges of modern cities.

By integrating advanced digital tools—including artificial intelligence, digital twins, and smart data systems—with resilient design principles, sustainable materials, and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and science, CUS develops forward-looking solutions that are both technologically sound and socially impactful.

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Centre for Urban Solutions (CUS)


Nanyang Technological University
c/o School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Block N1-B2A-10
50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798

Vision

Become a world leader in innovative solutions and technologies for urban centres and built environment.

Mission

To provide leadership in research and development in innovative solutions for sustainable living and infrastructures for future cities.

Our People

CUS Director

Professor Chu Jian
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Cluster Leaders

Professor
Yang Yaowen

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Associate Professor
Tiong Lee Kong, Robert

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Cluster Leaders

Professor
Chu Jian

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Associate Professor
Qin Xiaosheng

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Cluster Leader

Professor
Yang En-Hua

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Cluster Leader

Associate Professor
Wong Yiik Diew

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Team Members

Associate Professor
Wang Zhiwei, David

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Associate Professor
Zhu Feng

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Dr Lum Kit Meng

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Dr Teo Chee Chong

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Associate Professor
Yuen Kum Fai

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Associate Professor
Xu Hong

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Associate Professor
Li Zhi-Feng, Michael

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Associate Professor
Yap Fook Fah

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Associate Professor
Peer Mohideen Sathikh

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Cluster Leader

Associate Professor
Wu Wei

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Cluster Leader

Associate Professor
Fei Xunchang

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