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Doctoral student Adam Erickson adjusts the nitrogen-vacancy scanning probe in Abdelghani Laraoui's lab. (Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing) Discovery could expand number of materials used in next-gen computing
Nirupam Aich, McNeel Associate Professor of civil and environmental engineering, won the 2024 Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam. (Photo by Nick Kumpula/Research and Innovation) Aich wins 2024 Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam
Eric Markvicka, Krohn Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, is leading a project aimed at developing a wearable monitoring device that contains multiple types of sensors, enabling faster and more accurate detection of exacerbations of COPD and chronic conditions like asthma, heart disease and other inflammatory disorders. (Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing) New device would help those with chronic conditions get timely treatment
Nirupam Aich, Richard L. McNeel Associate Professor in civil and environmental engineering. Aich adds expertise to project developing PFAS detection & remediation process
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At team co-led by Greg Bashford, professor of biological systems engineering, has developed technology that can simulate the blood flow to areas of the body generally impacted by ischemic strokes.
January 27, 2020 - A team of Nebraska researchers, co-led by Greg Bashford, professor of biological systems engineering, has developed technology that can simulate the blood flow to areas of the body that are generally impacted by an ischemic stroke.  Full Story

A team led by Carrick Detweiler, associate professor of computer science and engineering, spent five years developing, testing and modifying dozens of drone designs specifically for fire management.
January 27, 2020 - A team led by Carrick Detweiler, associate professor of computer science and engineering, spent five years developing, testing and modifying dozens of drone designs specifically for fire management.  Full Story

Nebraska engineers Peter and Eli Sutter have shown that sulfur can enhance the properties of van der Waals heterostructures that could improve technological offerings, including emergent electronic or optical properties, greater speed, and/or more functionality in less space.
January 15, 2020 - Nebraska engineers Peter and Eli Sutter have shown that sulfur can enhance the properties of van der Waals that could improve technological offerings, including emergent electronic or optical properties, greater speed and more functionality in less space.  Full Story

Shane Farritor (center), professor of mechanical and materials engineering and chief technical officer of Virtual Incision, receives the Prem S. Paul Innovator of the Year Award from Brad Roth (left), NUtech Ventures executive director, and Bob Wilhelm, University of Nebraska-Lincoln vice chancellor of research and economic development.
December 05, 2019 - College of Engineering faculty earned two of the five yearly awards presented Nov. 4 at the annual NUtech Ventures Innovator Celebration - Innovator of the Year and Startup Company of the Year.  Full Story

Phil Barutha, assistant professor of construction programs in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction.
November 25, 2019 - A Durham School team, headed by Philip Barutha, will analyze the feasibility of the assembly process that would support an offshore wind turbine that could make renewable energy more available.  Full Story

At the 2019 Excellence in Research Celebration, held Nov. 5 at the Van Brunt Visitors Center, the College of Engineering honored 39 faculty for their impactful research in Nebraska and across the world.
November 13, 2019 - The College of Engineering recognized 39 faculty from the college's seven academic units at the annual Excellence in Research event Nov. 5 at the Van Brunt Center. Each of the honorees were nominated by their unit chairs for impactful research.  Full Story

By extending or retracting T-shaped sliders to narrow or widen a series of resonators, a new prototype from Nebraska's Mehrdad Negahban and colleagues can dynamically redirect sound waves passing through the surface.
November 12, 2019 - A sound wave-altering prototype from Mehrdad Negahban and Peking University colleagues that would allow surfaces to tune those waves could be used in applications like magnifying signals or disorienting adversaries.  Full Story

Evan Beachly (from left), Jim Higgins and Carrick Detweiler assemble a drone system before taking it for a test flight. The system features a software application that makes it easy to operate. It can also be flown at night, helping crews safely fight fires despite limited visibility. (Alyssa Amen / NUtech Ventures)
October 29, 2019 - As fire seasons stretch longer and blazes burn hotter, a startup company - started by Carrick Detweiler, associate professor of computer science and engineering - is using drones to fight fire with fire and keep people out of harm's way.  Full Story

The Flex-Ro uses cameras and sensors to detect the health of plants, and is being taught how to identify weeds. (Christina Stella / Harvest Public Media)
October 29, 2019 - A robot, created by Santosh Pitla and a team of Biological Systems Engineering researchers, is helping to maximize crop yield and reduce the use of pesticides, while also helping veteran farmers learn to use computers.  Full Story

Alisha Bevins (left), graduate student in computer science, gives Chancellor Ronnie Green a tutorial on piloting a drone.
October 14, 2019 - In his most recent "Green at ..." video, Chancellor Ronnie Green learns the ups and downs of flying drones with assistance of researchers in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s NIMBUS Lab.  Full Story

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