Category: Engineering
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Azhar Ilyas, New York Institute of Technology – Early Detection of HIV
On New York Institute of Technology Week: HIV testing needs to go where the laboratory cannot. Azhar Ilyas, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, examines a new handheld method to do just that. Azhar Ilyas is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering. Prior to joining New York Institute of Technology, he was…
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Dustin Albright, Clemson University – Sim[PLY] System
A new way of building could be more environmentally friendly. Dustin Albright, assistant professor of architecture at Clemson University, examines this new system. Dustin Albright’s research and teaching revolve around building tectonics, structural design, and advanced wood and timber building systems. He is particularly interested in leveraging digital production technologies to explore prefabricated solutions of…
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Mary Pilotte, Purdue University – Engineering Education
On Purdue University Week: Studying abroad can help broaden a student’s mind. Mary Pilotte, associate professor of engineering practice at Purdue University, explores how problem-solving in a different culture can help students apply what they’ve learned to their studies. Mary Pilotte received her B.S. in organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue in 1986, an MBA…
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Atorod Azizinamini, Florida International University – Accelerated Bridge Construction
Bridges are a vital part of transportation, but they’re in need of replacement. Atorod Azizinamini, professor and chair of accelerated bridge construction at Florida International University, examines three repair methods. Dr. Atorod Azizinamini was appointed by the College of Engineering and Computing at Florida International University (FIU) as the Chair of the Department of Civil…
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Michelle O’Malley, University of California Santa Barbara – Biofuels
Is there a biofuel alternative on the way? Michelle O’Malley, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of California Santa Barbara, describes looking inside the guts of animals for a potential fuel of the future. The O’Malley Lab works at the interface of engineering and biology to engineer microbes and consortia with novel functions.…
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Joshua Reiss, Queen Mary University of London – Origins of Auto-Tune
Auto-Tune rules today’s Top 40 airwaves. Joshua Reiss, reader in the school of electronic engineering and computer science at Queen Mary University of London, says the origin of this technique came from an unlikely place. Dr. Joshua D. Reiss (member IEEE, AES) was born in 1971, and is a Senior Lecturer with the Centre for…
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Guillermo Aguilar, University of California Riverside – A Window to the Brain
Scientists are developing an actual window to the brain. Guillermo Aguilar, professor in the department of mechanical engineering at the University of California Riverside, discusses transparent skull implants and how they can give scientists a chance to deliver better treatments to their patients. Professor Guillermo Aguilar received his Bachelors degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering…
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Don MacKenzie, University of Washington – Driverless Cars
Self-driving cars could have some positive and negative environmental factors. Don MacKenzie, assistant professor of transportation engineering at the University of Washington, explores how making transportation easier could lead to even more people getting on the road. Don MacKenzie joined the department as an Assistant Professor in 2013. His research focuses on the interactions of…
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Chris Hernandez, Cornell University – Bones Reveal New Engineering Secret
Examining how bones bounce back after breaking may help us build machines. Chris Hernandez, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, delves into how bones heal themselves and return to their original function, which could give machines in faraway places a chance to last longer without replacement parts. Dr. Hernandez is an…
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Prashant Kumta, University of Pittsburgh – Biodegradable Parts for Fixing Complex Fractures
Accidents on the slopes and streets lead to broken bones each winter. Prashant Kumta, professor of engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, details a new material that could help the body heal without the use of steel screws or plates. Professor Kumta obtained his Bachelor of Technology (with Honors) in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian…