College of Design and Engineering
Architecture
Research Staff
Kent Ridge Campus
Posted On: 30/03/2026
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary project on urban heat island (UHI) mitigation through a novel nowcasting system. Supported by NRF, the project aims to develop a microclimate nowcasting platform that delivers real-time, hyperlocal information on urban heat risks in tropical cities. Leveraging Doppler lidar–based microclimate studies and machine learning, the research emphasizes vulnerable groups such as the elderly, low-income households, individuals with pre-existing health conditions, children, and outdoor workers. By integrating climate science, urban analytics, and social research, the project will generate actionable insights for communities, heal...