Research @ UVA Engineering
Engineering for a Sustainable FutureEngineering a better future will require the best work of researchers collaborating along the spectrum from the tiniest building blocks of materials through the complex workings of entire societal systems. We work at the micro- and nano-scale in fields like heat transfer, catalysis and 2-D materials to identify fundamental properties of matter. Our goal is not simply to conduct research, but to pursue research with positive global impact.
Research Area
Optics, Photonics and Sensing Energy, Transportation and the Environment Materials Engineering & Nanotechnology-
UVA Wins $16M DOE Award to Launch Simulation Center for Predictive Science
Read NowThe SAGEST Center brings together advanced computing, data analytics and engineering to model extreme environments using hypersonic flight as a rigorous proving ground.
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Map Shows States Where Carcinogens Detected in Drinking Water Sources
Read NowUVA chemical engineering professor Bryan Berger tells Newsweek a new report on widespread PFAS contamination confirms the need for technology like his lab’s testing and containment approach.
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UVA Chemical Engineer Leads as Editor of a Prominent Journal in his Field
Read NowChemical engineering’s Geoff Geise is on a roll with a new editorship appointment and recent “Editors’ Choice” honors for research that helps address a national energy priority.
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Atomically Dispersed Catalysts Are Tough Puzzles To Solve, But Worth the Effort
Read NowAssistant professor of chemical engineering Jason Bates wants deeper studies of new catalyst designs before declaring any one of them the next big thing.
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Venkat Lakshmi Elected Fellow of AAAS for Contributions in the Hydrology Field
Read NowProfessor of civil and environmental engineering has made science-based service a cornerstone of his career.
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UVA Engineering To Welcome Ayman Karim as New Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering
Read NowUVA Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of notable catalysis researcher Ayman Karim as the new chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering.
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Three UVA Engineering Faculty Elected as AAAS Fellows
Read NowUVA Engineering’s new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science represent three different departments and distinct areas of research.
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Many Solar Projects Replace Farmland. This UVA Alumnus Is Helping Them Coexist
Read NowMiles Braxton studied photovoltaics in UVA Engineering professor Mool Gupta’s lab en route to making Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list for his work helping farmers grow food while generating solar energy.
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UVA Engineering Alum’s Paper on Bio-Inspired ‘Tunabot’ Is Among Publisher’s Most Cited
Read NowMechanical 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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Two ChemE Professors Named American Institute of Chemical Engineers Fellows
Read NowUniversity of Virginia professors of chemical engineering Bill Epling and Roseanne Ford were recently elected fellows of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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UVA Engineering Professor Will Augment his Students’ Reality This Spring
Read NowA new UVA-created mobile augmented reality app will allow students to test the limits of their understanding about how mechanical forces affect frequently used construction components.
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Unlocking Next-Gen Chip Efficiency: UVA Researchers Confirm Thermal Insights for Tiny Circuits
Read NowPh.D. student Md. Rafiqul Islam and a team of researchers unlock heat flow principles in ultra-thin metals, paving the way for faster, smaller, more efficient computer chips.