Michigan Engineering | University of Michigan A recent breakthrough in ferroelectric III-V semiconductors at the University of Michigan has been followed by several advancements and new funding to bring the technology closer to market.
Research full speed ahead on manufacturable III-V materials for next-generation electronics
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Optimizing the interactions between critical infrastructure systems for better flexibility, sustainability, and resiliency
PhD student Anna Stuhlmacher researches how the water distribution network can better provide services to the power network, which can allow for greater integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, reduce costs, and improve system resiliency.
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Katie Bouman talks legacy of the black hole imaging project and favorite U-M memories
Before Bouman became the face of the project that brought us the first ever image of a black hole, she was wowing ECE professors with design projects and hoarding Domino’s pizza with her HKN family.
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Prof. Heath Hofmann named IEEE Fellow for his impact in the areas of electric machinery and drive systems
Hofmann’s control technology has been implemented in commercial vehicles, and he works tirelessly to enhance opportunities for underrepresented students.
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Prof. Peter Seiler named IEEE Fellow for his impactful contributions to robust control theory
Seiler’s contributions to Matlab’s Robust Control Toolbox and to the control of vehicle platoons have resulted in major industrial applications.
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Prof. Euisik Yoon named IEEE Fellow for groundbreaking research in Bio-MEMS
Yoon’s research has contributed to a better understanding of the brain, as well as improved detection and treatment of cancer.
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Prof. Zetian Mi named IEEE Fellow for his pioneering contributions to III-nitride photonics and clean energy
Mi’s research is impacting the future of alternative energy, as well as improved methods for water purification and air disinfection.
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Egg-carton-style patterning keeps charged nanoparticles in place and suitable for a wide range of applications
Prof. Jay Guo and his team discovered a scalable way to settle down and precisely arrange micro- and nano-sized particles according to size
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Mimicking a human fingertip’s sensitivity and sense of direction for robotic applications
With the help of 1.6 million GaN nanopillars per sensor, the University of Michigan team was able to provide human-level sensitivity with directionality on a compact, easily manufactured system
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New collaborative project for advancing energy justice in Detroit
In partnership with Detroit-based community organizations, Prof. Johanna Mathieu co-leads a team of researchers working to reduce disparities in household energy insecurity for low and moderate income households.