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Category: Research

From Slow Squeeze to Lightning Impact, A New Way to Measure Strength

Postdoctoral researcher Luciano Borasi created a unified method to study how materials behave across the full spectrum of deformation speeds.
Jul 17, 2025 | Research

‘Dancing Molecules’ Treatment Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation

The regenerative spinal cord injury therapy developed by Professor Samuel I. Stupp repairs tissue and reverses paralysis in preclinical models.
Jul 16, 2025 | Research

First Electronic-Photonic Quantum Chip Manufactured in Commercial Foundry

Professor Prem Kumar and a multi-institution research team built a first-of-its-kind silicon chip combining a photonic quantum system with classical electronic control circuits.
Jul 14, 2025 | Research

Controlling the Shape of a Cell’s Nucleus Could Unlock Better Bone Healing

New research from Professor Guillermo Ameer’s team shows how a shape change of a cell’s nucleus can trigger regenerative signals and improve implant performance.
Jul 14, 2025 | Research

New Computational Approach Speeds Design of Functionally Graded Materials

Professor Ian McCue and his team developed a framework that rapidly designs functionally graded materials, enabling stronger, lighter multi-material systems for aerospace and other applications.
Jul 8, 2025 | Research

New AI Transforms Radiology with Speed, Accuracy Never Seen Before

In a major clinical study, the tool developed by Professor Mozziyar Etemadi boosted productivity by up to 40 percent without compromising accuracy.
Jun 6, 2025 | Research

How Electrolytes Could Fuel Computing, Not Just Athletes

Professor Monica Olvera de la Cruz and postdoctoral researcher Ahis Shrestha discovered a new ion-driven flow mechanism in simple channels that could improve energy efficiency and memory in future flexible iontronic devices.
Jun 5, 2025 | Research

A Faster Way to Innovate Materials

Professors Jeffrey Richards and Jeffrey Lopez embrace concurrent materials design to improve sustainability in manufacturing and battery design.
May 30, 2025 | Research

PFAS Could Be Replaced with Safe Graphene Oxide Solution

The new non-toxic material developed by Adjunct Professor Timothy Wei is water- and oil-resistant, sustainable, and affordable.
May 29, 2025 | Research

Got Data? Breastfeeding Device Measures Babies’ Milk Intake in Real Time

The soft and comfortable wearable device developed by Professor John Rogers takes the guesswork out of breastfeeding.
May 14, 2025 | Research