University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science

Charlottesville, VA
Joined April 2009
Prof. Kevin Janes discusses his research on cancer and infectious disease for Research in Motion: “We combine quantitative experiments in the laboratory with computer models that formalize how we think the disease works.” @UVABME @MedicineUVA Watch here: at.virginia.edu/4wsheo
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Assistant professor Chen Cui is finding the hidden patterns in electric propulsion plasma beams that could help ensure the success of long-term space missions to the moon and beyond. at.virginia.edu/c3ogys @IOPPublishing @uvamae
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Last semester, Professor Matthew Lazzara convened a Teaching Triangles group where CHE instructors formed groups of three, sat in each other's classes, and reflected on strategies that might improve their own courses. Read more: at.virginia.edu/rxxuwp @cte_uva @uvachechair
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New research from BME Ph.D. student Jordan Reed and her UVA team showed how weight and metabolism are likely determined more by a person’s genetics than their diet. Read more: at.virginia.edu/mavqf3 @iScience_CP @UVABME
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For a lab experiment meant to train engineers to manage risks of catastrophic workplace accidents, this dust explosion tube is just the thing. at.virginia.edu/b2x81g @uvachechair @ChEnected
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Systems engineering professor Roman Krzysztofowicz, known for modeling high-stakes decision making, has authored a textbook synthesizing his research across the years. at.virginia.edu/uq7qlg
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ECE chair Scott Acton’s AI-powered video analysis technology can help teachers improve performance. Read about the new project in collaboration with @UVAEdu and supported by the @gatesfoundation. @uvaece at.virginia.edu/cw08kx
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UVA Engineering retweeted
Researchers in @UVAEdu and @UVAEngineers are teaming up to develop an AI-based program to help improve math education in public schools buff.ly/4a9FbLk
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Four autonomous race cars + open format racing. Tomorrow, the track goes green at @IndyAChallenge during #CES2025 (2–5 PM PT). Join us as we push the limits of #AutonomousRacing, #AI, and #Robotics! @OpenRoboticsOrg @UVAEngineers @IndyCar @F1
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Congratulations to senior financial generalist Sherri Sullivan in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for receiving the Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award! The award is the highest individual employee honor given by UVA. at.virginia.edu/rcg69f
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UVA biomedical engineering researchers have developed an MRI technique to analyze the fat surrounding a patient’s heart, potentially enabling earlier heart disease interventions. Read more: at.virginia.edu/bu6ofs @UVABME @EarthDotCom
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UVA Engineering retweeted
What happens when 21 Link Lab mentors team up with 42 CHS students across 20 projects? 🚀 Innovation, inspiration, and a semester of engineering success! Watch the full story on NBC29 News: 29news.com/2024/12/11/charlo… @UVAEngineers #CPS #mentorship #STEM
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UVA Engineering retweeted
New UVA Professor’s Research May Boost Next-Generation Space Rockets @UVAEngineers engineering.virginia.edu/new…
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With a $1.4M grant from @gatesfoundation, Professor Peter Youngs is leading a new project that will use AI to provide real-time feedback to teachers—enhancing math instruction and making professional development more accessible and equitable. @UVAEngineers ow.ly/bB8650UsLQI
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A micro-farm created by UVA Engineering alumni is now part of Darden’s sustainable food project. at.virginia.edu/ayib5m @UVABME @DardenMBA
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Chemical engineering professor William Epling's lab has discovered a way to make a common manufacturing chemical more efficiently, allowing smaller, flexible production sites to replace massive factories. at.virginia.edu/ha431r @uvachechair
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Assistant professor Sepideh Dolatshahi and Ph.D. student Remziye Wessel lead research on vaccines that may help save more moms and newborns with personalized therapies. at.virginia.edu/7r9v9b @UVABME
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New insights from research led by UVA Engineering professor Kevin Janes could change the game for treating viral heart infections and preventing heart failure. at.virginia.edu/pf96hx @UVABME @ScienceAdvances
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UVA researchers’ new polymer strategy shifts a centuries-old engineering paradigm with a molecular design that doesn’t sacrifice stretchability for stiffness. at.virginia.edu/yyvtgk @ScienceAdvances @uvachechair
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Podcast: Associate Professor Madhur Behl reveals how artificial intelligence and engineering brilliance combine to control vehicles moving at nearly 200 mph, all without a human driver behind the wheel. at.virginia.edu/2o1p77 @CS_UVA @pauljperrone @UVALinkLab
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