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College of Engineering News

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Mar 23, 2026
New Model Explains How Single Electrons Cause Damage Inside Silicon Chips

Insights from Chris Van de Walle’s group open the door to longer-lasting devices.

James Buckwalter, new NAI senior member.

Mar 19, 2026
A Professional Honor for James Buckwalter

The ECE professor and entrepreneur becomes a member of the National Academy of Inventors.

An interior view of three students working in the UCSB OASIS facility.

Mar 10, 2026
UCSB OASIS Facility to Host South Coast Techtopia for 2026

The March 18 event highlights the region's dynamic tech and start-up environment.

Che-Hang Yu stands in white lab coat in front of Pacific Optica technology

Mar 09, 2026
New Optical Technology Boosts Laser Scanners’ Reach

UCSB-designed invention may expand what neuroscientists can learn about the brain.

A PhD student works on the continuous-flow system at OASIS. Photograph by Jeff Liang

Mar 06, 2026
OASIS: from Grams to Kilograms

A bold move relocates UCSB’s BioPACIFIC MIP to a new spacious off-campus location.  

 

Image of Roark Chao in the lab.

Feb 23, 2026
Developing Hair-width LEDs Could Replace Lasers

A UCSB doctoral student advised by Stephen DenBaars and Joh Schuller is helping to make it happen.

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UC Santa Barbara collaborators (left to right) Michelle O’Malley, Ty Vernon, Jean Carlson, and Elaine Kirschke stand in the NSF ExFAB Biofoundry, a state-of-the-art facility central to the university’s newly awarded project.

Feb 23, 2026
Major Award to Study Links Between Early-Life Gut Microbiome and Neurodevelopment

Researchers join international effort to better understand how the two may be connected.

Illustration of two locks surrounded by a glowing infinity sign.

Feb 18, 2026
Researcher Receives NSF Award to Study Quantum Cryptography

Computer science associate professor Prabhanjan Ananth will study the foundations of quantum computing as a cryptographic tool.

Image of researcher Asish Ninan Chacko standing in front of MRI in the Materials Research Laboratory at UC Santa Barbara

Feb 13, 2026
Giving MRIs the Power of Microscopes

UCSB researchers develop a genetic sensor that could allow MRIs to image molecular-level changes.

Image depicting the advantage of the carbon- and nitrogen-stable, telecom-ready CN Center (right) vs the "hydrogen fragile" T Center.

Feb 12, 2026
A Robust New Telecom Qubit in Silicon

Researchers in Chris Van de Walle’s group discover a more durable defect for quantum applications.

Ryan Berry (left) and Norleakvisoth Lim are presented with their awards by Manabu Ihara, director of the Institute of Science Tokyo's Academy of Energy and Informatics

Feb 05, 2026
UCSB PhD Students Earn Top Honors at International Energy And Informatics Forum
The chemical engineering PhD students were recognized for their presentations on catalysis and energy-efficient chemical processes. 
Image showing students and researchers working inside UCSB's Quantum Foundry.

Feb 02, 2026
Making an Impact: UCSB Remains Among the World’s Most Influential Research Universities

UCSB ranks among the top two U.S. public universities for scientific impact for a 15th consecutive year in The Leiden Rankings (Open Edition). 

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