Established in October 2007, the DHI-NTU Research Centre is supported by the Environment & Water Industry Development Council (EWI), and affiliated to the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI), which directs and coordinates all research efforts and programmes for cutting-edge R&D of Environmental and Water Technologies in NTU.

Over the next five years, DHI-NTU Research Centre hopes to deliver more than 200 man years in research efforts, train PhD and Masters students and publish more than 10 scientific papers a year, as well as develop new products for the benefit of the water and environment industry.

Key research and technology development areas carried out by the Research Centre includes:

• Industrial Water Management
• Urban Planning and Water Management
• Solid Waste Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Decision Support System

The Centre also conducts post-graduate vocational training courses for professional practitioners employed in the water and environment industry. The courses are intended for individuals or groups of professionals with a specific area of interested, and limited time at their disposal.