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.
Contact Us
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
Email: D-CUS@ntu.edu.sg
Cluster Leaders
Professor
Yang Yaowen
Email: cywyang@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Professor
Tiong Lee Kong, Robert
Email: clktiong@ntu.edu.sg
Cluster Leaders
Professor
Chu Jian
Email: cjchu@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Professor
Qin Xiaosheng
Email: xsqin@ntu.edu.sg
Cluster Leader
Professor
Yang En-Hua
Email: ehyang@ntu.edu.sg
Cluster Leader
Associate Professor
Wong Yiik Diew
Email: cydwong@ntu.edu.sg
Team Members
Associate Professor
Wang Zhiwei, David
Email: wangzhiwei@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Professor
Zhu Feng
Email: zhufeng@ntu.edu.sg
Dr Lum Kit Meng
Email: ckmlum@ntu.edu.sg
Dr Teo Chee Chong
Email: teocc@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Professor
Yuen Kum Fai
Email: kumfai.yuen@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Professor
Xu Hong
Email: xuhong@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Professor
Li Zhi-Feng, Michael
Email: zfli@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Professor
Yap Fook Fah
Email: mffyap@ntu.edu.sg
Associate Professor
Peer Mohideen Sathikh
Email: peersathikh@ntu.edu.sg
Cluster Leader
Associate Professor
Wu Wei
Email: wu.wei@ntu.edu.sg
Cluster Leader
Associate Professor
Fei Xunchang
Email: xcfei@ntu.edu.sg