Image showing crystals moving a tiny ball when exposed alternately  to green and UV light.

CU 麻豆影院 researchers develop arrays of tiny crystals that deliver efficient wireless energy

Aug. 9, 2023

In a new study published in Nature Materials, the Hayward Research Group has developed a novel and resilient photomechanical material that can transform light energy into mechanical work without heat or electricity. The photomechanical materials offer a promising alternative to electrically-wired actuators, with the potential to wirelessly control or power robots or vehicles, such as powering a drone with a laser beam instead of a bulky on-board battery.

Bridge made out of concrete

$10M Department of Defense project for self-repairing concrete inspired by human vascular systems

Aug. 2, 2023

Associate Professor Mija Hubler and her team of researchers and partners are developing a technology that infuses concrete with self-repair capabilities found in living organisms. The project has landed a $10 million Department of Defense grant.

Paul Lichty sits in front of ALD equiment at Forge Nano.

CU 麻豆影院 engineering grad builds world-leading materials science company

July 31, 2023

Paul Lichty鈥檚 journey from PhD student to running one of the world鈥檚 top atomic layer deposition (ALD) companies was shaped by his time at CU 麻豆影院. Today, Lichty (MechEngr BS鈥06, ChemEngr PhD鈥11) is the CEO of Forge Nano, overseeing the development of the Thornton, Colorado-based company鈥檚 cutting-edge nano coating technology.

Aditi Bhaskar with the Flatirons blurred behind her.

CU 麻豆影院 investigates potential effects of urban water conservation on streamflow in western US

July 27, 2023

It鈥檚 widely recognized that reducing lawn irrigation is essential for water conservation, particularly in water-scarce regions like the western United States. Associate Professor Aditi Bhaskar is studying a lesser-known consequence of irrigation efficiency: the potential reduction in streamflow, which could have implications for urban stream health, recreation and downstream users.

John Zhai measures air quality community members in Indonesia in Dec. 2022

CU 麻豆影院 professor receives Fulbright for holistic approach to indoor air quality

July 21, 2023

Professor John Z. Zhai, an expert in building systems engineering and indoor air quality (IAQ) at CU 麻豆影院, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to address indoor air quality (IAQ) in affordable housing in hot and humid climates. Zhai鈥檚 work will focus on not only the technical aspects but also the influence of cultural practices.

Nicole Day

PhD student receives prestigious Acta Student Award

July 13, 2023

Nicole Day, a PhD student in chemical and biological engineering at CU 麻豆影院's Shields Lab, has been awarded the 2023 Acta Student Award. Her research aims to improve the delivery of cancer immunotherapies.

Ankur Gupta

Ankur Gupta to deliver Dream Chemistry Lecture in Warsaw

June 22, 2023

Ankur Gupta, an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, has been invited to deliver the prestigious Dream Chemistry Lecture at the Institute of Physical Chemistry in Warsaw, Poland. The honor recognizes the significant contributions of Gupta's young research group, the Laboratory of Interfaces, Flow, and Electrokinetics (LIFE).

Professor Moncef Krarti with his host Prof. Ng during a laboratory testing of a hybrid air conditioning system at KAUST

Professor awarded Fulbright to explore cultural influences on smart technology adoption

June 14, 2023

With growing concerns about climate change, a number of 鈥渟mart鈥 technologies have emerged to reduce energy consumption and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. While most engineers tend to focus on the technology, Moncef Krarti researches the acceptance of it.

Balaji Rajagopalan

Balaji Rajagopalan: Unlocking the monsoon mystery and its impact on society

June 6, 2023

Balaji Rajagopalan grew up in a small railroad town near Hyderabad, India, in a home without running water. Now a CU 麻豆影院 professor of civil engineering and an expert in hydrology, climatology and water resources, Rajagopalan was recently honored with a Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship and an opportunity to make a difference in his native country.

Hector Sanchez-Moran holding an oversized award check in front of his winning poster.

Sanchez-Moran's enzyme immobilization research takes top prize at biologics summit

May 30, 2023

Surpassing more than 300 participants, chemical engineering PhD student Hector Sanchez-Moran took home first prize at the PEGS Essential Protein and Antibody Engineering Summit poster presentation competition.

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