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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,
image of David Williams
University News
August 16, 2020 | 02:57 pm

Rochester researcher recognized with national award for outstanding vision research

National vision research organization recognizes David Williams for his research, the organization’s third consecutive honoree with University of Rochester ties.

topics: Center for Visual Science, David Williams, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Ophthalmology, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences,
illustration of exoplanet formation
Science & Technology
August 10, 2020 | 08:55 am

Rochester leads effort to understand matter at atom-crushing pressures

The University is the host institution for a NSF-funded national collaboration to explore ‘revolutionary states of matter.’

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Eric Blackman, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, high-energy-density physics, Hussein Aluie, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Miki Nakajima, Rip Collins, School of Arts and Sciences, Suxing Hu,
Wendi Heinzelman speaks from podium
University News
July 27, 2020 | 02:21 pm

Hajim School Dean Wendi Heinzelman reappointed to five-year term

Under Heinzelman’s direction, the Hajim School has significantly increased research expenditures and added new initiatives in data science, high energy density physics, and augmented and virtual reality, among others.

topics: appointments, Arts Sciences and Engineering, dean, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Wendi Heinzelman,
illustration of stretched-pulse soliton Kerr resonator
Science & Technology
July 24, 2020 | 09:52 am

Project creates more powerful, versatile ultrafast laser pulse

Institute of Optics research sets record for shortest pulse for newly developed technology, work that has important applications in engineering and biomedicine.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, William Renninger,
social media bubbles over Manhattan
Science & Technology
July 23, 2020 | 05:13 pm

Study: Twitter mirrors our attitudes and feelings about COVID-19

Themes of anxiety, depression, and fear of shortages emerge as Rochester researchers continue to mine social media as a reflection of the United States “in the moment.”

topics: COVID-19, Department of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiebo Luo,
Replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys refuels USS Boxer.
Science & Technology
July 15, 2020 | 09:11 am

This low-cost catalyst helps turn seawater into fuel at scale

For the first time, Rochester chemical engineers have demonstrated that a “potassium-promoted” chemical catalyst can be used to convert seawater into fuel on an industrial scale.

topics: Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,