Past News
Research patent: Revolutionary process to stop air pollution at its source
August 28, 2024
ISF affiliate Mirian Velay-Lizancos's (CE) graduate student Antonio Esquivel-Puentes is featured in an article by The Cool Down discussing new technology that could negate up to 85-90% of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from cement-making facilities, power plants, shipping vessels, and vehicles.
Research patent: Revolutionary process to stop air pollution at its source
How does today's extreme heat compare with Earth's past climate?
August 28, 2024
ISF Director Matt Huber (EAPS) was featured in an article by The Guardian discussing unprecedented extreme climate temperatures.
How does today's extreme heat compare with Earth's past climate?
Engineers Make Side Gigs Work
August 28, 2024
Luna Lu (CE) was featured in an article by the Society of Women Engineers for her groundbreaking work in concrete sensor technology.
Maui Wildfires Smoldered Underground, Threatening Water for Agriculture
August 28, 2024
Andrew Whelton (CE/EEE) published an article in the Honolulu Civil Beat discussing his team's research findings on damaged water systems.
Maui Wildfires Smoldered Underground, Threatening Water for Agriculture
More than green energy, wind turbines are cost-saving C02 eliminators
August 28, 2024
A recent study led by Luciano Castillo (ME) reveals the untapped potential of wind turbines to reduce CO2.
More than green energy, wind turbines are cost-saving C02 eliminators
Validated simulations optimize solar power generation with row crops
August 28, 2024
Rakesh Agrawal (Chem Eng) along with Margaret Gitau (ABE) and Mitch Tuinstra (AGRY) are featured in an article discussing a recent publication on how to optimize yield in corn fields equipped with solar power arrays that cast dynamic shadows across growing crops.
Validated simulations optimize solar power generation with row crops
Researchers aim to support hardwood industry with formation of wood utilization team
August 28, 2024
Henry Quesada (FNR), Eva Haviarova (FNR) and additional researchers are featured in an article discussing the Indiana Wood Utilization Team (IWUT). The project goal is to increase forest health and resilience, competitiveness of the wood products industry and economic development in rural areas.
Researchers aim to support hardwood industry with formation of wood utilization team
R&D 100 Winners for 2024
August 28, 2024
Congratulations to Cliff Johnston (EAPS) on earning an R&D 2024 100 Award! This is a joint award with Sandia Labs to look at how clay minerals can be used for direct air capture of CO2.
Finding manufacturing's role in the circular economy
August 28, 2024
John Sutherland (EEE) is featured in an article by The Association for Manufacturing Technology discussing streamlining product materials for efficiency.
Optimizing corn agrivoltaic farming through farm-scale experimentation and modeling
August 28, 2024
Sylvie Brouder (AGRY), Peter Bermel (ECE), Mitchel Tuinstra (AGRY), Margaret Gitau (ABE), and Rakesh Agrawal (Chem Eng) recently published research on how to optimize yield in corn fields equipped with solar power arrays that cast dynamic shadows across growing crops.
Optimizing corn agrivoltaic farming through farm-scale experimentation and modeling