Research @ UVA Engineering
Engineering for the Cyber FutureOur researchers are not merely reacting to the cyber age, we are catalyzing it. Machine learning, cybersecurity, high performance computing, intelligent memory systems, avalanche photodiodes, ultra-low-power chips: These are just some of the technologies essential to such next-generation projects as the Internet of Things and 100 Gbps Ethernet, and they are just some of the areas in which UVA Engineering holds world-class expertise.
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UVA Engineering Alum’s Paper on Bio-Inspired ‘Tunabot’ Is Among Publisher’s Most Cited
Mechanical and aerospace engineering Ph.D. alumnus and current post-doc Carl H. White discusses the impact of his Tunabot Flex research in an interview with IOP Publishing.
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Whose Robot Conquered the Cardboard Course, Taking Home the Coveted Golden Duckies?
A professor’s annual classroom competition pits student programming of turtle-like robots in time trials, with penalty points added for imprecision as the ’bots maneuver through a carboard maze.
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AI-Powered System Detects Toxic Gases with Speed and Precision
UVA Engineering advancement protects public health by improving air quality monitoring in real time.
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As NASA Prepares for Next Moonshots, This Student’s Job Is To Make Sure Rockets Get Their Closeup
UVA Engineering undergraduate student Craig Kalkwarf, who is double-majoring in astronomy, is finding his career path courtesy of NASA Pathways.
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New AI Model Could Make Power Grids More Reliable Amid Rising Renewable Energy Use
UVA researchers use AI to manage the growing complexity of modern power grids.
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Predicting Norfolk Street Flooding in Seconds: UVA Professor Jon Goodall's Machine Learning Advancements
AI-powered models offer faster, real-time flood forecasts for Hampton Roads.
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UVA Professor Tackles Graph Mining Challenges with New Algorithm
Nikolaos Sidiropoulos has helped create a powerful new algorithm that uncovers hidden patterns in complex networks, with potential uses in fraud detection, biology and knowledge discovery.
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UVA Researchers Engineer AI Breakthrough in Human Action Detection Technology
Scott T. Acton and a team of researchers develop an AI-driven video analyzer capable of detecting human actions in video footage with unprecedented precision and intelligence.
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Trust is Not the Answer: Rethinking Human-Machine Interaction for Ethical Engineering
Matthew Bolton argues that relying on trust in AI can mislead users, advocating instead for transparency, reliability and ethical design.
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UVA Researchers Pioneer AI-Driven Manufacturing Efficiency
Cindy Chang and her team have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving speed and quality while reducing waste.
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Systems and Information Engineering 2.0: The Future of Complex Systems
Opinion: Integrating AI with human insight to revolutionize smart systems for a modern world.
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Podcast: Madhur Behl on CAVCAR’s Record-Breaking Victory and Beyond
Hoos in STEM podcast host Ken Ono asks Cavalier Autonomous Racing’s Madhur Behl and Amar Kulkarni what’s next after becoming the first American team to win the Indy Autonomous Challenge.