Engineering Research Accelerator
Oct 23
While current proposed energy policies from the Democratic and Republican parties may sound different, new research from the Department of Engineering and Public Policy has found that they may actually lead to similar emissions outcomes—at least in the short term.
Oct 21
Zachary Blonder’s experience conducting research on processes relevant to pharmaceuticals synthesis with Nisha Shukla as an undergraduate steered him toward a position in the pharma industry after graduation.
Oct 15
CMU ECE alumnus Patrick Lazik and his team at Yodel Labs have developed a system that creates contact networks to contain COVID-19.
Oct 14
ChemE’s Zack Ulissi and Facebook AI Research (FAIR) have created the Open Catalyst Project, the largest dataset of its kind, to accelerate the discovery of new catalysts for use in renewable energy storage.
Oct 12
Tahlia Altgold and Rosalyn Abbott are working on the development of a new method of 3D printing silk proteins to create personalized new tissues for patients needing regenerative medicine.
Oct 06
CMU researchers are teaming up with an interdisciplinary, international network to develop new methods and practices for real-time air quality data collection and solutions for air quality issues.
Sep 28
Dual-mode thermal rectification could be a game changer for a range of industrial and medical applications.
Sep 23
Carnegie Mellon Biomedical Engineering Department Head Bin He and his team have discovered that mindful meditation can help subjects learn and improve the ability to mind-control brain computer interfaces (BCIs).
Sep 21
Maysam Chamanzar’s team has developed a new class of materials for optical biointerfaces.
Sep 11
EPP researchers propose a way to address biases in infrastructure to ensure that future investment doesn’t benefit one group of people at the expense of another.
Sep 01
Why do some biomass fuels create ice nucleating particles when they combust while others do not? Researchers at the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies make an unexpected discovery.
Aug 27
As the co-principal investigator on an NSF NeuroNex project, Victoria Webster-Wood will investigate the impact of neuromodulators on muscle actuation and modeling biological motor control in engineering frameworks.
Aug 13
CEE’s Greg Lowry and ChemE’s Bob Tilton have created a new type of nanoparticle that may be able to immunize plants against harsh environmental conditions and pathogens.
Aug 07
Nisha Shukla and Andrew Gellman have developed a number of new, easier methods for making naturally chiral metal surfaces.
Jul 30
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory (ARL) have entered into a $3.5 million cooperative agreement that supports machine learning-enabled additive manufacturing.
Jul 24
ChemE/BME’s Elizabeth Wayne has received funding through the NSF RAPID program to study an often-ignored cellular factor in the mortality rate of COVID-19.
Jul 21
Researchers propose how we can we measure and monitor tire wear with tire wear sensors, increasing safety on the road, saving drivers money, and ultimately, saving lives.
Jul 14
Two College of Engineering faculty members have been selected to receive the 2020 Dean’s Early Career Fellowship in recognition for their exemplary contributions to their respective fields: MechE’s B. Reeja Jayan and EEP’s Alex Davis.
Jul 09
The College of Engineering is pleased to announce that the College will fund three Catalyst proposals as winners of the Catalyst 2020 competition.
A team of Carnegie Mellon researchers found that Pittsburgh’s air pollution levels decreased during the stay-at-home order—but the overall impact remains small.
Jul 02
MechE’s Kenji Shimada is working on a collaboration with YKK AP to create high-tech window installation robots.
Jun 29
A team of CMU Engineering researchers has shown that autonomous vehicles can be electric—despite the decreased driving range.
Jun 26
Aaron Johnson has been awarded a CAREER award by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Jun 24
A team led by ECE/BME’s Maysam Chamanzar is developing a novel neural interface made from stainless steel for much safer, high-density neural recording.
Jun 19
Research from ChemE’s Kris Dahl marks the first definitive look at how cells maintain structural integrity under mechanical strain.
Jun 16
MechE’s Kenji Shimada and Erica Martelly team up for the America Makes Fit to Face Challenge, creating one of the top two designs in the competition.
Jun 05
CEE’s Greg Lowry has demonstrated for the first time the ability of engineered nanoparticles to target specific structures on plant leaves.
Jun 03
A novel material for controlling human neuron cells could deepen our understanding of cell interactions and enable new therapies in medicine.
May 28
Researchers from CMU’s College of Engineering are part of a collaboration that has created easy-to-use tools to estimate the societal costs of air pollution.
May 26
CEE/EPP’s Destenie Nock led a study outlining a more equitable model of electricity planning in developing regions like Liberia.
May 22
Collaborators have adapted the sophisticated computer graphics technology used in blockbuster films and video games to simulate the movements of soft, limbed robots for the first time.
May 20
Yu-li Wang has been awarded an NIH grant to support his research in cell migration and developing technologies for applications in biomedical devices.
May 18
Researchers are developing affordable fever-screening technologies for buildings and first responders to detect fevers, using an algorithm to detect faces and measure temperature on the forehead.
May 14
Pei Zhang has turned a fleet of taxis into a mobile sensing platform to collect data required to develop applications for a smart city.
May 04
Alumnus Raj Kapoor teamed up with health-tech startup Clara Health to create World Without COVID to connect people from all over the world to clinical trials in their local communities.
Apr 30
ECE’s Osman Yağan seeks to understand the spread of coronavirus and how public health measures can reduce that spread.
Apr 10
Can machine learning help us to accelerate the antibody discovery process to fight highly infectious viral diseases like COVID-19 and save thousands of lives?
Apr 07
Carnegie Mellon University will provide microneedle drug delivery patches to support COVID-19 vaccination and treatment research.
Mar 27
While much of our lives can now function remotely, the transition to online poses unique challenges for academia—particularly for research universities like Carnegie Mellon.
Mar 23
MechE’s Carmel Majidi and Ryan Sullivan have won Carnegie Science Awards from the Carnegie Science Center for their incredible contributions to science.
Mar 05
In solving an age-old physics problem, a team led by Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Jerry Wang has helped enable a future permeated with nanoporous materials.
Mar 03
The College of Engineering is pleased to announce that the College will fund two Moonshot proposals as winners of the Moonshot 2020 competition, as well as one College of Engineering Planning Award.
Mar 02
In a new study, a team of Carnegie Mellon University researchers show for the first time how important evolutionary adaptations are in predicting epidemics.
Feb 28
Four College of Engineering faculty members have been awarded CAREER awards by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Feb 17
Carnegie Mellon’s Pei Zhang is part of a team blurring the line between science and magic with a footstep-sensing invention inspired by Harry Potter’s Marauder’s Map.
Feb 14
Researchers have created a system that predicts each occupant’s ideal temperature range and changes the room temperature to provide better comfort for all.
Feb 11
For someone suffering from an acute illness or a medical emergency, the nearest healthcare facility can be several hours away in some parts of the world. Researchers are working to bridge this gap in patient care with machine learning.
Feb 06
Does a material exist that can be used to selectively, reliably, and efficiently form hydrogen peroxide whenever and wherever it’s needed?
Feb 03
CEE’s Sean Qian studied the relationship between Uber and public transportation, proving it can vary by time of day and location.
Jan 30
Communication technologies built into a firefighter’s helmet can send directional information in realtime to firefighters working in dangerous environments.
Jan 27
Stem cell therapy is about to get a whole lot cheaper, thanks to the incredible regenerative powers of starfish.
Jan 13
Two new studies show how aerosol optical tweezing can allow scientists to scrutinize the components of the atmosphere with new precision.
Jan 06
ChemE’s Alan Russell and Stefanie Baker have developed a novel method to purify the protein-polymer conjugates used in pharmaceuticals to ensure they perform properly.
Jan 02
A collaborative project in partnership with CMKL University aims to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) system to accurately screen bottles for reuse and recycling.
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