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Aug 29, 2024
Innovating Infrared Spectroscopy With Optical Microchips
ECE Professor Srinivas Tadigadapa and Soheil Farazi, PhD’24, electrical engineering, are using quantum mechanical techniques to develop optical microchips that will revolutionize infrared spectroscopy by reducing the need for bulky and costly palmtop machinery, making the process more accessible.
Aug 29, 2024
Creating Age-Inclusive VR
ECE Associate Professor Sarah Ostadabbas, in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island, was awarded a $600,000 NSF grant for “Graph-Centric Exploration of Nonlinear Neural Dynamics in Visuospatial-Motor Functions During Immersive Human-Computer Interactions.” She is investigating how aging impacts the ability to use emerging HCI technologies.
Aug 28, 2024
Research on Experiential Learning in Norway
MIE Associate Teaching Professor Yustianto Tjiptowidjojo and MIE/BioE Associate Professor Rouzbeh Amini published research from a Dialogue of Civilizations on “An Experiential Learning Opportunity in Norway: Computation for Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering Students” in the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering.
Aug 28, 2024
Finding Unexpected Ordnances on the Seafloor With Passive Samplers
CEE Associate Professor Loretta Fernandez is working to develop passive samplers to locate munitions dumped into oceans decades ago during World Wars I and II, while also studying the potential toxicities of these weapons as they have degraded over time.
Aug 27, 2024
Patent for Breakthroughs in Miniature Antenna Technology
ECE Distinguished Professor Nian Sun was awarded a patent for “Mechanically-driven SMR-based MEMS magnetoelectric antennas.”
Aug 27, 2024
$1.27M NSF Award for Engineering Clostridia for Sustainability and Human Health
ChE Assistant Professor Benjamin Woolston, in collaboration with Tulane University and Tufts University, was awarded a $1.27 million NSF grant for “New Approaches to Rapidly Domesticate Non-model Clostridia for Applications in Sustainability and Human Health.” The research team will develop novel approaches to streamline genetic engineering of Clostridia.
Aug 27, 2024
Innovating Hydrogen Fuel Cells
MIE Associate Professor Yi Zheng received a research grant of $208,957 to work on “Innovative Hybrid PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cell” from THETA LLC of Fall River, Massachusetts. The project studies the biomimetic hybrid hydrogen fuel cell as a practical alternative, addressing key barriers to widespread adoption.
Aug 22, 2024
Northeastern Co-PI of New NSF Center for Insights Into the Pre-Emergence Phase of Pandemics
ECE Distinguished Professor Nian Sun is co-PI of the new NSF Center for Pandemic Insights, which is led by the University of California-Davis and in partnership with 10 universities. Sun is leading innovative sensing technology, while Associate Teaching Professor Jennifer Love is part of the project team for education, outreach, training, and workforce development.