NanoSTAR Insitute's research encompasses three broad theme areas: electronics, biomedicine, and energy & the environment, and the University has several core facilities that support the research community.
Biomolecular Systems
Biomolecular Systems encompasses targeted drug and gene delivery, synthetic biology, and cell and molecular engineering. Biotechnology utilizes the manipulation of molecules of biological components in order to focus on molecular level solutions to issues and problems in the life sciences related to the environment agriculture energy industry, food production, biotechnology and medicine.
A Q&A with Jennifer L. West, UVA Engineering’s New Dean
On July 1, West takes the helm at UVA Engineering with a vision for building on the School’s success, creating opportunities and making the world a better place.
NSF Grant Funds Study of Fibrosis Progression Using Hydrogels Engineered to Mimic Living Tissue
Researchers like Steven Caliari believe a cure for fibrotic diseases is possible. His research aims to reveal the cellular mechanisms that turn on the disease process.
UVA Engineering’s Kevin Janes Scores Three Articles in a Single Issue of Oncology Journal
When an athlete scores three times in a single game, it's called a hat trick. If scientific research had hat tricks, Janes would have fans screaming in the stands.
Nanomanufacturing is both the production of nanoscaled materials, which can be powders or fluids, and the manufacturing of parts "bottom up" from nanoscaled materials or "top down" in smallest steps for high precision, used in several technologies such as laser ablation, etching and others.
Norris' Unamimous Election Honors a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievement
Norris earned the prestigious award for her international leadership in research, dedication to diversity and excellence in mentoring future engineers.