Category: Engineering
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Radu Sporea – University of Surrey – Solar Efficiency
Harnessing the full potential of solar power might indeed solve the world’s ongoing energy crisis. Of course, this is much easier said than done. Radu Sporea, an engineer at The University of Surrey, discusses the potential obstacles. Dr. Radu Sporea is Royal Academy of Engineering Academic Research Fellow in the Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey. His…
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Artur Ekert, University of Oxford – Crytographic Key Security
Every day, there are new reports of identity theft and other security breaches. Artur Ekert, Professor of Quantum Physics at the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford, is studying cryptography and improving security systems. Artur Ekert is Director of the Centre for Quantum Technologies and Lee Kong Chian Centennial Professor at the National University…
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Matt Taylor, Washington State University – Knowledge Transfer
Computers are very useful in the classroom, but in the near future, they might be conducting the class! Matt Taylor, assistant professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University, is teaching computers how to teach. Matthew E. Taylor is Washington State University’s Allred Distinguished Professor in Artificial Intelligence and…
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Radu Sporea, University of Surrey – Sci-Fi Technology
The amazing technology we see in science-fiction is fast becoming reality. Radu Sporea, academic research fellow at the University of Surrey, is helping to bring some of these future-thinking inventions to life. Dr Radu Sporea is Royal Academy of Engineering Academic Research Fellowin the Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey. His current research focuses on power-efficient, cost-effective…
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Ajay Nahata, University of Utah – High Speed Data Transfer
A University of Utah scientist is making engineering breakthroughs in the field ofplasmonics using ink-jet printers. Dr. Ajay Nahata, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Utah, is developing new technology using parts borrowed from some somewhat old technology! Dr. Ajay Nahata is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University…