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Prof. Amir Mortazawi introduces robust wireless power transfer

EECS: Electrical and Computer Engineering
January 25, 2018
Compared to conventional methods of wireless power, which require a specific distance and alignment, Prof. Mortazawi's version operates over a range of distances and orientations without a drop in power.| Short Read
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Professors Jay Guo and Zetian Mi awarded MTRAC funding for research in autonomous and green vehicles

Guo is working to boost the visibility of autonomous cars for improved safety, and Mi is building a prototype solar hydrogen production system that could out-compete electric cars. | Short Read
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Battery-free sensor startup takes aim at industrial efficiency

Part of the team that brought us the world’s smallest computer in 2015 brings the future of computing technology into the present. | Medium Read
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Tianlin Wang recognized with Towner Prize and Distinguished Leadership Award

The College of Engineering honors ECE PhD candidate Tianlin Wang for his excellent research in remote sensing as well as his leadership and service to the community.| Medium Read
Researchers
A robotic, prosthetic leg

Space motor helps make robotic prosthetic leg more comfortable and extends battery life

Getting rid of some gears enabled a free-swinging knee, regenerative braking and brought the noise level down from vacuum cleaner to fridge. | Short Read
Jar of water glows with green light

Treating PFAS water contamination with cold plasma

University of Michigan researchers are developing better plasma technology that can destroy PFAS compounds | Medium Read
A simulation of the landing .

Sticking the landing on Mars: High-powered computing aims to reduce guesswork

As the Mars 2020 launch approaches, a separate effort is using simulations to understand landing dynamics for tomorrow's missions. | Medium Read

Battery-free IoT steam trap sensors powered by heat

Reopening Michigan with COVID-19 symptom checklist web app and online dashboard

Negative pressure helmet system to help fight COVID-19 spread

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Research News
An N95 mask testing device

All masks are not created equal

Michigan Engineers test to evaluate safety. | Short Read

Harnessing sound to better monitor aging pipeline infrastructure | Medium Read

U-M startup NS Nanotech unveils new generation of LEDs for high-efficiency, high-performance displays | Medium Read

Twisting magnetic fields for extreme plasma compression | Medium Read
Campus & Community
Dusk on the Eda U. Gerstacker Grove on North Campus of the University of Michigan on October 25, 2016.

Making a socially distant campus ‘feel more like home’: Students offer ideas

As campuses across the nation move towards the challenges of fall semester, there’s well-spring of innovation and creativity coming from students. | Medium Read

New associate deans of academic affairs and research named | Short Read

Emergency fund fills in gaps for students during pandemic | Medium Read

Engineering course challenges students to create tech solutions for COVID-19 | Long Read
Faculty Perspectives
University of Michigan students, staff and faculty members participate in writing messages of inclusion and openness in support of Michigan Engineering international students, faculty and staff.

We value our international community

'Our nation is built on immigration and on the creativity that comes from a diversity of perspectives.' | Medium Read

Before we put $100 billion in AI | Short Read

Deciding how and whether to reopen schools is complex – here’s how rocket scientists would develop a plan | Short Read

Trump’s restrictions on Chinese students stifle American companies, universities and innovation | Short Read
In the News
In the News July 27, 2020
Exploring the solar system with the X3 engine
Alec Gallimore, the Robert J Vlasic Dean of Engineering, Arthur F Thurnau Professor, and Richard F and Eleanor A Towner Professor of Engineering and Professor of Aerospace Engineering, is featured on Newstalk's podcast.
MLive.com August 7, 2020
Can a building truly be COVID-proof? A look at the latest virus-busting technology.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Jesse Capecelatro provides some best practices to staying safe in the COVID era.
Interesting Engineering August 3, 2020
These origami-inspired microbots can execute complicated tasks
CEE Assistant Professor Evgueni Filipov's microbot research is featured in Interesting Engineering.
Forbes August 3, 2020
How to clean your N95 mask or face covering with COVID-19
Michigan Engineering research on mask decontamination is featured in Forbes.
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