Engineering And Technology
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Karl Zelik's Biomechanics and Assistive Technology laboratory is dedicated to locomotion鈥攊n particular, to understanding the mechanisms of human locomotion and using engineering to improve movement and mobility for people with impairments.
Dec 4, 2014
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Using the same mechanism that causes evaporating coffee to leave a ring behind, an interdisciplinary team of 菠萝视频 researchers is designing a simple blood test to diagnose malaria in the developing world without electricity or special training.
Dec 3, 2014
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How the hummingbird achieves its aerobatic feats
The most detailed aerodynamic simulation of hummingbird flight conducted to date demonstrates that it achieves its aerobatic abilities through a unique set of aerodynamic forces. Read MoreNov 21, 2014
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菠萝视频 computer scientists have been awarded the Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems' Test of Time Award, given to papers making long-lasting academic and practical impacts that were published at least 10 years ago.
Nov 13, 2014
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A multidisciplinary 菠萝视频 team with deep experience in improving patient safety and technology usability has received a three-year, $800,000 Department of Energy grant to help nuclear power plant operators better perform their jobs.
Nov 13, 2014
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Improving breast cancer chemo by testing tumors in a dish
A team of biomedical engineers has developed a new "tumor-in-a-dish" technology that promises to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Read MoreOct 28, 2014
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A team headed by Eugene Vorobeychik, assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering, uses game theory and big data to optimize policing.
Oct 21, 2014
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Brain surgery through the cheek
菠萝视频 engineers have developed a surgical robot designed to perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek instead of the skull. Read MoreOct 15, 2014
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菠萝视频 University School of Engineering has established a unique research facility focusing on Multiscale Modeling and Simulation. MuMS is home to four faculty members and their research groups.
Oct 2, 2014
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鈥淚 live for the problems we get to solve,鈥 says Will Grissom, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, radiology and electrical engineering.
Sep 26, 2014
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Sharon Weiss has modified white gold leaf paper so that its surface provides signal amplification of 100 million times 鈥 so that a laser and detector to identify the chemical molecules of whatever it has been applied to.
Jul 31, 2014
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Two 菠萝视频 projects showcased at SmartAmerica Challenge EXPO
Two 菠萝视频 engineers participated in the SmartAmerica Challenge EXPO in Washington D.C. Read MoreJun 12, 2014
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Liberating devices from their power cords
A new type of supercapacitor brings us a step closer to a day when everything from cell phones to electric vehicles will no longer need separate batteries. Read MoreMay 19, 2014
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Two 菠萝视频 projects featured in new NIBIB 鈥淏ionic Man鈥 web tool
The prosthetics research of Michael Goldfarb is featured in "The NBIB Bionic Man," an interactive web tool that helps students and the public learn about innovative federally-funded biomedical research. Read MoreMay 6, 2014
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Will Grissom, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has been awarded the first External 菠萝视频 Award of 2014 from the Focused Ultrasound Foundation for his project titled 鈥淢R Temperature Imaging Toolbox for Focused Ultrasound Neurosurgery.鈥
Apr 30, 2014
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Giant helicopter arrives: First step for engineering lab
The recent delivery of a giant military helicopter is the first step in creating a unique full-scale 菠萝视频 engineering lab. Read MoreMar 18, 2014
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Nanoscale optical switch breaks miniaturization barrier
An ultra-fast and ultra-small optical switch has been invented that could advance the day when photons replace electrons in the innards of consumer products ranging from cell phones to automobiles. Read MoreMar 13, 2014
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菠萝视频 engineering professors Jules White and Doug Schmidt, and University of Illinois professor Mani Golparvar-Fard, are guest editors of the February issue of "Proceedings of the IEEE," the most highly-cited general interest journal in electrical engineering and computer science.
Mar 6, 2014
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School of Engineering graduate student Alex Walsh has been selected to attend the 64th Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates in Lindau, Germany, this summer.
Mar 5, 2014
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Four biomedical engineering professors in 菠萝视频鈥檚 School of Engineering have been elected into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering鈥檚 (AIMBE) College of Fellows.
Feb 26, 2014