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.
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Xi Dai, professor of materials
Mar 08, 2021
Professor Dai's research on quantum materials will lead to breakthroughs in the design of next-generation devices.
![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.
![Zoë Wood, Computer Science](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/ZoeWood%20EDITED.jpg?itok=KFUOpkVO)
Zoë Wood, Computer Science
Feb 10, 2021
The Santa Barbara native joins the Computer Science Department after seventeen years at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
![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.
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Henley Hall, home to the Institute for Energy Efficiency
Feb 03, 2021
The grant will accelerate IEE's pioneering research into improving the energy efficiency of data centers and AI.
![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.
![Michelle O'Malley](https://engineering.ucsb.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_and_events_thumb_2x/public/images/news/michelle_omalley_ACS_award_PS_0.jpg?itok=KRzpeNiS&c=daa2a901d5ca832f75f4352f44944aac)
Michelle O'Malley
Feb 01, 2021
From biofuels and other commodity chemicals to methane production, a new genomic study peers into the mysteries of a goat’s gut.
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