Topic: College of Engineering
For this biomedical engineering student, alopecia research is personal
After experiencing hair loss as a child in Panama, a University of Miami graduate student is exploring how microneedle technology could advance treatment approaches for alopecia.
Extending the life of brain implants
Through a major five-year grant, two researchers from The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are working together to understand and prevent the inflammatory response that happens to microelectrodes placed in the brain.
From environmental science to telecommunications, College of Engineering faculty rank among world’s most cited
The 2026 Stanford-Elsevier rankings recognize faculty for both career-long and recent research impact.
AI-powered wireless networks aim to keep autonomous systems connected
University of Miami engineering professor Ye Hu is developing AI-driven networking technology to help autonomous systems maintain reliable connections as they move.
From kung fu to consciousness
First-year Stamps Scholar Artiom Peshkur hopes to spend his career pursuing answers to some of humanity’s most enduring questions.
Helping AI recognize when it does not know the answer
Using mathematics inspired by quantum physics, University of Miami researchers are developing ways to identify when AI-generated answers may be unreliable.
Investing in climate resilience
The Resilience Finance Lab, an initiative of the University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Institute, will bring together experts across sectors to develop the market infrastructure needed to fund projects that reduce environmental and disaster risks.
An ‘umbrella' for coral reefs
Three engineering students from the University of Miami created a solution to help protect delicate corals from harmful UV rays and hope to conduct more large-scale testing in the ocean soon.
University of Miami engineers lead efforts to improve Miami-Dade wastewater infrastructure
Researchers analyze real-time data in sanitary sewers across Miami-Dade County to help identify problem areas.
A new approach to alleviating dry eye
A study led by a team of University of Miami researchers aims to understand whether improvements in indoor air quality can help relieve symptoms of dry eye disease.
Improving underwater exploration through sonar imaging
A Navy-funded project awarded to engineering professor Shahriar Negahdaripour uses sonar imaging and artificial intelligence to improve underwater mapping and exploration.
Tracking sargassum at sea
University of Miami scientists, collaborating with a local aerospace and technology company, have developed and deployed high-tech drifters to predict the seaweed’s path to shore.
