Fellows receive three years of financial support, totaling $138,000, from the National Science Foundation.
College of Engineering News
![Yu-Xiang Wang, assistant professor of Computer Science](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/YuXiang%20WEB.jpg?itok=RbPxM-_a)
Yu-Xiang Wang, assistant professor of Computer Science
Mar 16, 2021
Yu-Xiang Wang receives a prestigious Early CAREER Award from National Science Foundation to advance differential privacy applications.
![Steven DenBaars (left) and Shuji Nakamura](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/Shuji_DenBaars_news.jpg?itok=wBOP315f&c=daa2a901d5ca832f75f4352f44944aac)
Steven DenBaars (left) and Shuji Nakamura
Feb 26, 2021
UCSB materials science colleagues have made key advances in gallium-nitride-based solid state electronics.
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Tanya Das, Chief of Staff for the Office of Science
Feb 24, 2021
Tanya Das will implement the Biden administration's priorities related to climate change and racial equity.
![Igor Mezić](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/Igor_chair_news.jpg?itok=JpIR1N20)
Igor Mezić; photograph by Matt Perko
Feb 23, 2021
His innovative application of the 90-year-old theory makes it possible to solve previously unsolvable problems.
![Clockwise from top left: Professors Linda Petzold, Sumita Pennathur, Dennis Clegg, Megan Valentine](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/Group.jpg?itok=3ld8U4FD)
Clockwise from top left: Professors Linda Petzold, Sumita Pennathur, Dennis Clegg, Megan Valentine
Feb 17, 2021
Each is recognized for interdisciplinary achievements that have significantly contributed to health and well-being.
![Rachel Segalman (left) and Craig Hawker, Elected to National Academy of Engineering](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/Untitled-1_1.jpg?itok=-YSLysMz)
Newly elected members of the National Academy of Engineering: Rachel Segalman (left) and Craig Hawker
Feb 09, 2021
Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions for engineers.
![Shuji Nakamura. Photo by Matt Perko](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/shuji-blackboard-lights_news.jpg?itok=68mSDDlV)
Shuji Nakamura. Photo by Matt Perko
Feb 02, 2021
Queen Elizabeth Prize recognizes Nakamura and others for their roles in inventing and developing LED lights.
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Matt Beane, assistant professor
Jan 22, 2021
Matt Beane has been named a researcher whose work will make an impact in the year ahead by Thinkers50.
![NIkil Jayant](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/Nikil_Jayant_lo-res.jpg?itok=me_0WvjV&c=daa2a901d5ca832f75f4352f44944aac)
Nikil Jayant
Jan 20, 2021
Nikil Jayant’s contributions — including 36 patents — have enabled highly impactful technological advances.
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Yufei Ding, assistant professor of computer science
Jan 06, 2021
Yufei Ding has received a prestigious NSF Early CAREER Award to improve the efficiency and accuracy of quantum devices.
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Yangying Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering
Dec 29, 2020
Yangying Zhu receives a National Science Foundation Early CAREER Award to pursue phase-change research.
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