“3D morphing” wings could help small aircraft safely navigate windy urban streets and land with shorter approaches.
Bird-like wings could help drones keep stable in gusts
‘Transportation is a form of freedom’: How to make it more equitable
Why we need greater collaboration among transportation companies, cities, nonprofits and academia.
Nanoengineering integrates crystals that don’t usually get along
A team of computational and experimental engineers demonstrate a blueprint for building materials with new properties from nanocrystals .
Artificial photosynthesis devices that improve themselves with use
Artificial photosynthesis devices that improve themselves with use
Streamlining aircraft
Joaquim Martins pioneers high-fidelity simulations that bring together multiple disciplines. Recently incorporated into NASA’s open-source software, and being considered for adoption by aircraft manufacturers, the approach has the potential to change the game in aircraft design and other engineering systems.
$12.75M for reliable hypersonic engines and artificial photosynthesis
Two U-M led projects are funded by the Department of Defense.
