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College of Engineering News

Image combining virtual reality, remote sensing and autonomous vehicles

Feb 26, 2018
Tuning Light to Direct It

A materials approach to steering light beams without moving parts.

 

Feb 21, 2018
More Problems, More Opportunity

Kevin O'Connor, former CEO of Graphiq, is the 2018 recipient of the Venky Award.

Source: The UCSB Current
Artist's depiction of the intercalated multilayer-graphene inductor (center blue spiral), which exploits kinetic inductance to catalyze the Internet of Things. Background images show its predecessors made of conventional metal spirals (top left) or discrete coil inductors, which work solely on the principle of magnetic inductance. Illustration by Peter Allen

Feb 14, 2018
Reinventing the Inductor — 200 Years Later

A key element in modern electronics, the inductor has barely changed since it was invented in 1831. A new materials approach yields a better alternative.

A bear with cubs at Sedgwick Reserve

Feb 13, 2018
Where's the Bear?

UCSB computer scientists combine big data and machine learning to sort through millions of images and support ecological research.

Source: UCSB Current
Cubic salt crystal aggragate

Jan 30, 2018
A Crystal Method

UCSB researchers unlock another piece of the crystal-growth puzzle.

Source: UCSB Current
LED projection

Jan 24, 2018
How Do LEDs Benefit the World? Shuji Nakamura Explains.

Shuji Nakamura won the 2014 Nobel Prize in physics for inventing the blue LED. Here, he writes about the global impact of the energy-efficient lights.

Source: The National

Jan 24, 2018
A Scientific Soap Opera, Starring the Marangoni Effect

Fluid dynamics drive the action in a script featuring red dye, milk, and a maze of tension-induced interactions.

Source: The UCSB Current
Elizabeth Belding

Jan 23, 2018
Elizabeth Belding Expands Access for the Underserved

UCSB computer science professor is recognized for her unwavering efforts to bring wireless internet access to remote places.

Source: UCSB Current
Artists concept image showing city and points of communication connectivity

Jan 22, 2018
Beyond 5G: UCSB Named Lead for Ambitious New DARPA Project

Electrical and computer engineering professor Mark Rodwel to lead $27.5 million center for converged terahertz communications and sensing at UCSB. 

Source: UCSB Current
Professor Glenn H. Fredrickson outside his office in the Materials Research Laboratory building.

Jan 19, 2018
Recognition for Revolutionizing Polymer Simulation

Glenn H. Fredrickson is honored for his field theory model, a major contribution to polymer theory and simulation.

Abstract technlogy image

Jan 16, 2018
UCSB Junior Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Teaching

Diba Mirza (Computer Science) and Tyler Susko (Mechanical Engineering) receive Northrop Grumman Excellence in Teaching awards. 

Source: The UCSB Current
Professor Tresa Pollock in the 3D printing lab.

Jan 03, 2018
For Tresa Pollock, 3 Major Honors from Materials Society

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society recognizes the UCSB materials professor and recent department chair for career-long leadership and contributions.

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