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illustration of photonics-based modulator
Science & Technology
August 26, 2020 | 03:43 pm

Photonics researchers report breakthrough in miniaturizing light-based chips

A Rochester team demonstrates a new way to control light as it moves through integrated circuits, paving a research avenue in communications, computing, and photonics research.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, photonics, Qiang Lin,
Gourab Ghosal, at left, and Gonzalo Mateos
University News
July 2, 2020 | 02:42 pm

Faculty recognized as AS&E data science fellows

Physicist Gourab Ghoshal and electrical and computer engineer Gonzalo Mateos received alumni-supported fellowships to use data science in exploring their fields.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Gourab Ghoshal, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
April 7, 2020 | 10:50 am

First mobile app for caregivers of children with FASD reaches trial stage

After two-and-a-half years of development and testing, the first promising results are in for an app designed to help caregivers of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

topics: Christie Petrenko, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Mt. Hope Family Center, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
image of AIMBE fellows: Marvin Doyley and Benjamin Miller
For faculty and staff
April 4, 2020 | 01:36 pm

Two Rochester scientists earn national recognition for excellence in engineering

Faculty members Benjamin Miller and Marvin Doyley have been inducted as fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.

topics: Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Dermatology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics,
portraits of four professors.
University News
February 11, 2020 | 03:04 pm

Rochester scientists receive NSF CAREER awards

The National Science Foundation has granted its most prestigious award in support of junior faculty, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, to several University of Rochester researchers this year.

topics: announcements, awards, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, John Nichol, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, National Science Foundation, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, URnano, William Renninger,
person sitting in a chair wearing a virtual reality headset and surrounded by speakers as another person adjusts the headset
Science & Technology
September 18, 2019 | 10:39 am

New training in AR/VR tech gives Rochester doctoral students an edge

A $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation will establish a structured, well-rounded training program for University scholars applying augmented and virtual reality in health, education, design, and other fields.

topics: augmented reality, Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, featured-post, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jannick Rolland, Michele Rucci, School of Arts and Sciences, virtual reality, Zhen Bai,
Marvin Doyley smiles in his lab.
University News
August 28, 2019 | 02:16 pm

Marvin Doyley selected for first cohort of national STEM leadership program

The professor of electrical and computer engineering is one of 20 faculty members nationwide who have been selected for the IAspire Leadership Academy, a program aimed at building diversity in STEM fields.

topics: announcements, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, diversity, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research funding,
five portraits of faculty mentors
University News
August 8, 2019 | 01:17 pm

These mentors make a difference for first-generation, minority students

Five University of Rochester faculty mentors are the inaugural recipients of a new mentorship award from the University’s David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity.

topics: awards, David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Linguistics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, diversity, Douglas Kelley, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,
Artist’s rendering of 2D materials undergoing phase change using a transistor-scale platform.
Science & Technology
June 10, 2019 | 01:21 pm

Researchers ‘stretch’ the ability of 2D materials to change technology

Moore’s Law predicts that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit will double every two years. As technology nears the limits of Moore’s Law, Rochester researchers have combined 2D materials with oxide materials in a new way, with new possibilities for computing power.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Materials Science Program, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, URnano,
Portrait of Hyekyun Rhee.
Featured
April 14, 2019 | 11:22 am

Helping teens with asthma: ‘Is there a better way?’

For teens who have lived with asthma their entire lives, Hyekyun Rhee wondered if the gadgets and apps teens love could help them stay on top of their symptoms and take control of their care.

topics: asthma, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Mark Bocko, School of Nursing, teenagers,