Michigan Engineering | University of Michigan A longstanding collaboration between engineers and neuroscientists leads to new insights into how neurons work in the hippocampus.
New understanding of neurons in the hippocampus: they’re all the same
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Batteryless next-generation cellular devices could empower a more sustainable future
PhD student Trevor Odelberg is looking to enable long range, highly reliable, and low-power cellular IoT devices that one day can run entirely on harvested energy, reducing battery waste and empowering devices to last for decades.
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Research full speed ahead on manufacturable III-V materials for next-generation electronics
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.
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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. 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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Elaheh Ahmadi receives DARPA Young Faculty Award to support future sensor and communication systems
Ahmadi’s research is focused on using GaN and Ga2O3 materials to provide higher output power per unit area at higher frequencies.
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$1 Million DARPA contract to empower the wireless systems of the future
Prof. Elaheh Ahmadi is working to design a new kind of semiconductor that can provide high power at high frequencies