Hu, Ming
Associate Professor
Maryland Energy Innovation Institute
Brain and Behavior Institute
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Brain and Behavior Institute
Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Ming Hu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, University of Maryland, USA. She teaches technology courses which focus on the integration of architectural design with structural, materials, and building performance assessment.
She has an extensive background in high-performance building design and life cycle assessment and has engaged in applied building technology research for over 14 years. Her research activities centers on questions of how, and why, sustainable building design and construction affect energy/resource conservation, environmental and human health, and to understand how the (smart) technologies might be employed to reduce the impact from buildings.
Professor Hu has published in over fifty research paper, and has lectured widely in North America, Europe, and Asian. She is a visiting research fellow at the Tampere University in Finland as a Fulbright recipient (2020-21). Her first book, titled Net Zero Building: Predicated and Unintended Consequences, was released in April 2019 through Routledge. Her second book: Healthy Built Environment and Smart technologies was published in September 2020.
She is the board member of the Architecture Research Center Consortium (ARCC), and the Building Technology Educator Society (BTES).She also served on the National Committee of the International Code Council and on the Maryland Green Building Council.
ARCH 462 – MATERIAL AND METHOD OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (Fall 2016, 2017, 2018)
Building Construction methods and materials are examined through case studies to explore the means and techniques applied to the material execution of buildings and BIM (Building Information Modelling). Focus on an understanding of the organization of the design and construction process and awareness of building and zoning codes, material systems and types, as well as sustainable practice.
ARCH 464 – ARCHITECTURE STRUCTURE I (Fall 2016, 2017, 2018)
This course covers the basic principles of architectural structures, including the influence of geometric, sectional, and material properties related to flexure and shear in beam and framed systems; vector mechanics with application to analysis of trusses, catenaries, and arches; diagrammatic analysis of beams for bending moment, shear, and deflection as well as the study of structural framing systems for vertical and lateral loads.
ARCH 465 – ARCHITECTURE STRUCTURE II (Spring 2017, 2018)
This is the second course addressing architectural structures in the architecture program. The subject matter will progress from the material presented in ARCH 464 by investigating the design and analysis of structural systems through load tracing, holistic structural behaviour, the properties and design potentials of various materials, and the relationship between the superstructure and the exterior envelope.
ARCH 688A: Carbon Neutral Development Through Net Zero and Net Impact Building Design (Spring 2017, 2019, Summer 2018)
Knowledge about the relations between built environment development and global and local challenges, such as climate change, resource depletion, environmental impact, justice and health, is of key importance to move towards sustainable development and resilient built environment. This course takes a trans-disciplinary approach to understanding built environment questions. Urban possibilities and challenges are analyzed by using a systems approach where energy, ecological, social, and economic aspects are integrated through a technologic-ecological perspective. Linkages between and perspectives from engineering, science, social-sciences, and practice are emphasized throughout the course. The course will examine the value and limitations of a series of real world case studies. Students will also have face-to-face collaboration opportunities with international students abroad.
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University of Maryland MATRIX Lab Summit brings together academia, government, and industryCelebrating Five Years of Innovation at CEEE’s Daikin Lab
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MEI2 company gaining momentumUMD, Partners Receive $31M for Semiconductor Research
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Students Compete, and Learn Engineering Principles, With Rubber Band-Powered CartsMEI2 seed grant receives BETO SBIR Funding
Small businesses to develop innovative bio-based products and biomass technologiesNew Tool Predicts Rogue Waves Up to Five Minutes in Advance
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Innovative materials and 3D design published in Nature Materials
Making Engineering Make 'Cents' to Teens
Rising Ninth-Graders Build, Race Carts From Kits Developed by Faculty and Staff and K–12 TeachersCenter for Risk and Reliability Fosters Collaborative Environment
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FPE Chair, Jim Milke, retires, leaving some very large boots to fill.Device That Harvests Water From Air Named Top UMD Invention of the Year
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Grant Awarded for Study of Climate-Induced Septic Tank Failures
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UMD published in Nature paper on electrolyte design for high energy batteries capable of operating under extreme temperature conditions.New Sustainable Zinc Battery Design Could Address Future Energy Needs
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Work by Clark School faculty, alumni and students is published on IEEE Access.Nearly 50-meter Laser Experiment Sets Record in Campus Hallway
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Elsevier releases updated science-wide databaseUMD Researcher Uses AI to Predict Floods
Model can autonomously forecast flood events and coordinate satellites to view them in real-time.“Unusually high performance of low-dimensional memories”
A work led by Prof. Cheng Gong published in Matter.Alum Sidiropoulos receives three IEEE Signal Processing Society awards
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SMART Building and MATRIX Lab combine research, education, and outreach to spark innovationMaryland Engineers Wachsman, Zhao elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
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UMD Leadership Based on Research, Innovation, Problem-Solving Fearlessness, He Tells AudienceNational Science Foundation Awards Nearly $600K Grant to UMD/Morgan State University Partnership
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UMD exceeds $100M in ARPA-E fundingSoCal Edison Taps UAS Service Provider for Inspections
Baltimore-based MissionGO wins one of the largest UAS service contracts in the world and traces roots to UMD.Cancer in the Crosshairs
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LEGOLAS kit offers autonomous experimentation and learningPo-Yen Receives 2022 John C. Chen Young Professional Leadership Scholarship
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U.S. Commerce Secretary's Visit Highlights Importance of UMD, Higher Ed to Future of Domestic Electronics IndustryThe Modern Battle for Maryland’s Oysters
UMD researchers use AI and robotics to help revive a struggling industry.Kaiqing Zhang joins ECE and ISR as a joint appointment faculty member
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UMD Clark Faculty Fellow’s research could yield more efficient and environmentally friendly technology.UMD Researchers: DART Probe an Initial Step in Planetary Defense
Mission tests feasibility of asteroid redirection, provides first up-close glimpse of binary system.UMD Research Sheds Light on Gender Imbalance in Construction
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Researchers lend expertise and perspective to the future of Lithium-Ion technology and security in the U.S.Compact Electron Accelerator Reaches New Speeds with Nothing But Light
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The University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks #11 among the country’s public universities in U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Colleges rankings, rising one spot from #12 in 2022.Convocation to Honor Faculty, Staff Accomplishments
Four Maryland Engineers among awardees from across campus$7.9 Million in NIH Awards Propel UMD Aging Research
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‘NLGC’ can be used with magnetoencephalography to better understand the neural mechanisms behind sensory processing.It's Getting Hot in Here
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Researchers use redox to drive two-way communication between electronics and biological systems.
Bioengineering Ph.D. Student Named to Aviation Week’s 20 Twenties
Caitlyn Singam among 20 STEM graduate students worldwide honored for contributions to the aerospace industry.Materials, physics, and systems for multicaloric cooling
UMD’s Ichiro Takeuchi published in Nature Reviews MaterialsDr. Liangbing Hu Winner of R&D 100 Award
Expanded Cellulose Super Ion Conductor HonoredNew Microsoft/Maryland Robotics Center partnership to enhance diversity and innovation
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Eric Wachsman on battery myths and factsLegacy of Racism Linked to Higher COVID-19 Death Rates
UMD researchers track health vulnerabilities among Black communities in Louisiana.
Uncovering the mysteries of networking in the brain
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Toyota Ventures, Tenaska, and Bangchak Corporation Join Oversubscribed Round Led by Clear Creek Investments, VoLo Earth Ventures, and Alsop Louie PartnersExtreme Drone Ops: Measuring Ice Packs
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The initiative's goal is to create a robust and accessible pool of qualified cyber professionals.Measuring How Malware Behaves in the Real World
MC2 researchers have been recognized for their analysis of malware behavior in the first large-scale study of its kind.UMD engineering alumni contributions aboard James Webb Space Telescope
After its successful launch Dec. 25, Webb is well on its way to full deployment and the start of its mission.Takeuchi Wins $488K DURIP Award
The funding will be used to purchase a novel PLD system for use in the UMD Nanocenter.Batteries that function in the iciest conditions
CREB held its 2021 fall meeting to discuss battery chemistry designed for super-cold environments.2022 BBI Seed Grant Awards to Fuel Innovation in Aging and Development Research
The five interdisciplinary projects funded by the BBI offer cutting-edge approaches to translational neuroscience.UMD top ranked U.S. university for solid-state battery research publications
Elsevier study indicates UMD has highest publication citation index globallyGrassroots Engineering
Senior Lecturer Vince Nguyen wants to close the opportunity gap for future engineers by engaging students with engineering ‘grand’ challenges in their own back yards.Ming Lin, Vincent Njar elected Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
The pair join nine other NAI Fellows with ties to the Clark School and the University of Maryland.Maryland Engineering's Chris Jewell Appointed MPower Professor
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For 18 Years, Student Organization Has Sent Science Sky-highYou Can Make It at Maryland
Eight campus makerspaces where Terps turn out the next big thingAssessing Nuclear Risk: CEE, ME Faculty Collaborate on New Tools
Research aims to explore updates to risk assessment tools and methods used by the nuclear industry.Wood That Can Cut Like Steel, Be Molded Like Plastic or Build Batteries?
Maryland engineers discover more new dimensions of an ancient material.UMD-Led Team Wins NSF Award for Rapid Materials Design
The collaborative team receives $1.8 million in funding to develop an integrated framework to drive the rapid design of novel materials for batteries and fuel cells.Moldable Wood from Water ‘Shock’ Process
A UMD research team has developed a strong yet incredibly flexible wood material that could be used in construction, automotives, and beyond.Wu, Ranadive developing accurate, convenient home heart monitoring system
A new $1.2M NSF grant funds their AI research into the relationship between ECG and PPG monitoring technologies.Incentive Awards Program, Engineering Lab Building Named for Mote
Former UMD president recognized for contributions to field, expanding education accessRicheson Family Establishes Glen W. Richeson, Jr. Maryland Promise Scholarship
Scholarship to support future aerospace engineers honors a father’s legacy and support.Duncan Named BMES 2021 Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Award Honoree
Duncan is the second Rita Schaffer Award recipient from the Fischell Department of Bioengineering.Foundational Step Shows Quantum Computers Can Be Better Than the Sum of Their Parts
UMD and Duke scientists have showed that quantum computers can be better than the sum of their parts, a foundational step toward eventually combating errors in larger quantum devices.UMD Engineers Help Pioneer New Treatment for Respiratory Failure
NSF awards $3.6 million to support “third lung” research.Sara Honarvar Awarded Amazon Lab126 Fellowship for Second Year
Landmark scholarship program aims to foster diversity in the robotics field.UMD research team creates ‘switchable’ adhesive for repairing cuts and tears in tissue
Using an electric field, polymer gels can be adhered to animal tissue, a discovery that could revolutionize surgery.The World Comes to Maryland Engineering
When an innovator wanted to engineer a more advanced and equitable society, he chose a research and education powerhouse with global impact, and came to Maryland.Three Engineers Among 2021-2022 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers
Abshire, Fisher and Hu honored for outstanding success in scholarly accomplishment and excellence in teaching.Maryland Engineering ranked #12 public undergraduate program in the country
For the third consecutive year, the Clark School's rises in U.S. News & World Report ranking.Harnessing Non-Reciprocity
UMD's Eleonora Tubaldi demonstrates a way to overcome current limitations in mechanical signal transmission.Working to Advance Biobanking
Researchers hope to improve how cells, tissues, and organs are banked for transplantation and other applications.Ion Storage Systems received US Advanced Battery Consortium award
MEI2 start up continues to growHow tech can fill gaps in mental health care
$1.2M in NSF funding supports researchers’ work to connect patients, clinicians more effectively.Using Light to Attack Cancer
BIOE assistant professor awarded NIH R01 grant to develop two-pronged approach to treating certain cancers.Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Research: Ray Tracing Inspires A New Approach
Stuart Laurence tests an improved method for measuring the aerodynamics of free-flying objects.Seven Students Win 2021 Dean's Research Awards
From fabricated human tissue to Wifi beamed from space, awards recognize cutting-edge researchGalloway: Nature-Based Features Can Aid in Disaster Resilience
Expert on water resources testifies before Congress.University of Maryland Engineers Have 3D Printed a Soft Robotic Hand That Can Play Nintendo
Achievement opens the door for new advances in soft robotics.Multi-institutional Research Team Documents Quantum Melting of Wigner Crystals
The study marks a major step toward creating a system for studying quantum phase transitions.A new way to monitor mental health conditions
With machine learning, Carol Espy-Wilson is developing a phone app that can measure depression symptoms using speech and video cues.UMD Battery Technology Highlighted in Technical.ly
Maryland based battery company bringing UMD tech to marketFired Up Over Inequities
A team of engineering undergraduates explores factors behind disproportionate fire risk in developing nations.Three ECE Professors Ranked Top Scientists in the World by Guide2Research
They join seven other UMD faculty members breaking into the top 1000 scientist rankings based on their prolific research output.UMD, UMBC, ARL Announce Cooperative Agreement to Accelerate AI, Autonomy in Complex Environments
The agreement leverages Maryland's national leadership in engineering, robotics, computer science, operations research, modeling and simulation, and cybersecurity.UMD Researchers to Have a Strong Showing at ICRA 2021
The 2021 International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2021) will be held both in person and online from May 30 to June 5, 2021.Student Researchers Recognized with Wylie Dissertation Fellowships
Fourteen Clark School students pursuing their Ph.D.s in engineering have been awarded Ann G. Wylie Dissertation Fellowships by the University of Maryland Graduate School.AID India humanitarian group living up to its name in COVID crisis
Founded by University of Maryland students, the non-profit was recently recommended for donations in the New York Times.Goulias Honored for Teaching Excellence
CEE faculty member wins Poole and Kent Teaching Award.Building Energy Innovation in Maryland
Engineering Market MomentumHe Lab Taps Machine Learning to Improve Cell-Based Medicine
Technology could one day be used to improve stem cell-based therapies as well as treatment options for diabetes and infertility.UMD GAMMA Group Awarded Best Paper and an Honorable Mention at IEEE VR 2021
The awarded work focuses on improving the efficiency of virtual agents used in areas like virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), online learning, and virtual social interactions.From Innovation to Inauguration
Pines Announces New Quantum Business Incubator, Presents Invention and Entrepreneurship AwardsClark School Innovators Honored with Invention of the Year Award Nominations
Among the nine 2021 Invention of the Year nominees, four are led by or include Clark School researchers.UMD Researchers to Design Greener Aircraft Engine
Professors Christopher Cadou and Eric Wachsman are developing a hybrid system for commercial aircraft.Biofilm-fighting system for urinary catheters proves effective in simulated environment
The integrated system uses electricity impedance to monitor biofilm and treats it through the bioelectric effect.Maryland Scientists Synthesize Metallic Glass Nanoparticles via High Temperature Thermal Shock
Study published online in Nature on March 31.The Internet of Bio-Nano Things
Researchers aim to bridge the gap between microelectronics and biological systems to create next-generation wearables.Maryland Graduate Engineering Ranked #10 Public in the Nation
From extreme batteries to windows made from wood, Clark School’s trendsetting work ranks it among the country’s Top 10 public engineering schools for the 3rd consecutive year.In memoriam: Dr. Radhakisan Baheti, NSF ECCS Program Director
Dr. Baheti passed away in March and will be greatly missed by ISR, ECE and the Clark School.Standing with our Asian-American Community
The Clark School community stands united with our Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islanders colleagues.M. Stanley Whittingham Joins CREB Steering Committee
Whittingham won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work with Li-ion batteries.Clark School Mourns the Passing of Professor Linda Schmidt
Schmidt was a leader in innovative engineering design research activities and teaching techniques.UMD Aero Students Awarded Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
Alexis Burris, Kirk “KJ” Mclean and Elias Hailu Daniel have been selected for the newly-launched program.New undergraduate minor in robotics and autonomous systems
The Maryland Robotics Center will administer the program, which begins in Fall 2021.Doyenne Reliability Engineering Program
A fellowship for Mozambican women to pursue graduate education in Reliability Engineering at UMDWork Hard, Dream Big
Junior Benjamin Adarkwa Wins One of Six Inaugural Virgin Galactic BLAST Scholarships.Fueling the Next Generation of Big Thinkers
Through the Engineering Diversity Initiative, Northrop Grumman supports the Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering's mission to tip the scales for underrepresented students.Paying It Forward with Double the Impact
Alumnus' commitment to the Maryland Promise Scholarship Program is a first for the Department.ISR, HyNet and ARLIS team for 5G initiatives
The work, which began in 2016, has resulted in new testbeds, published research and collaborations with the federal government, industry and international partners.Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance Expands Impact and Reach with Addition of 10 New Partners
The 24 MQA members are building a vibrant and diverse ecosystem designed to foster U.S. and regional leadership in the coming quantum technology revolution.Search Initiated for New Clark School Dean
A national search has been initiated for a new Dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering.An Entrepreneur is Born
ChBE Alumni Joseph Sciamanna ('19) discusses how his stint at UMD led to the founding of his first company.Unlocking the Mysteries of Fire ... in Space
A University of Maryland engineer's work aboard the International Space Station could lead to cleaner engines and power plants, and safer living conditions in space.A. James Clark Scholars Program: Building Relationships that Lead to Success
Meet Kristen Yee, Steven Hu, and Meron Yonas as they offer a glimpse into what it means to be an A. James Clark Scholar at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering.Blown Away
UMD Research Seeks to Minimize Risks of Performing Together; New Tech Supports Students’ LearningMaking Success, and Giving, Seem Natural
More than 20 years after finishing his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering at Maryland, Chris Jones is still giving back.Rejoining the Paris Accord: Scholars Respond
UMD's Deb Niemeier and other prominent researchers assess the new administration's course change on climate.Huang, Stroka Labs Collaborate to Advance Understanding of Blood-Brain Barrier
BIOE assistant professors aim to develop techniques to target drugs to the central nervous system.Hollow, Multi-Metallic Nanoparticles Offer Novel Strategy for Synthesis of Highly Efficient Catalysis
Multi-institutional study makes cover of Advanced Materials.More Effective, Equitable Disaster Policy
Three leading disaster scientists--Deb Niemeier, Allison Reilly and A.R. Siders--present a roadmap for change.Researchers Aim to Advance Understanding of Alzheimer's Disease Progression
UMD,FDA researchers work to develop a technique to quickly measure the amount of amyloid plaque in the brainEmerging from the fog: Little understood post-stroke cognitive issues verified
For the first time, researchers measure the physical evidence of diminished neural processing within the brain after a stroke.‘Smellicopter’ drone uses live moth antenna to seek smells, avoid obstacles
Timothy Horiuchi is a co-author on the research published in IOP Bioinspiration & Biomimetics.Jacob, Qu Named IEEE Fellows
ECE professors elected fellows of world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.UMD-NIST Self-Directing AI System Discovers New Material
‘CAMEO’ identifies a new compound that’s useful for photonic devices and next generation computers.Metallic Nanoarcs are Ready to Shine
MSE research group creates a blueprint for predicting the infrared spectra of plasmonic nanoarcs.Remembering NSF ERC architect and leader Lynn Preston
Preston was a guide and friend to the Institute for Systems Research throughout its history.Two Maryland Energy Innovation Institute Start-Ups Named to Governor’s Future 20 List
Ion Storage Systems and InventWood hailed as talented innovatorsLiu Wins 2021 IEEE Fourier Award for Signal Processing
Professor K.J. Ray Liu received the award “for outstanding leadership in and pioneering contributions to signal processing for wireless sensing and communications.”UMD Co-Leads Study That Could Aid Identification of Cell Defects
Siddhartha Das and collaborators find a link between DNA base pair mismatches and the location of supercoiling.Mobile Device Data Could Boost Road Safety for Pedestrians
MTI’s Chenfeng Xiong wins USDOT Safety Data Initiative grant in collaboration with MDOT SHA.ARL to Fund $30M in Equipment Innovations for Service Members
UMD announces with the U.S. Army Research Lab agreements in additive manufacturing and battery research.Alum Himanshu Tyagi wins 2020 INSA Medal for Young Scientists
The Indian National Science Academy awards the medal for promise, creativity and excellence in a young scientist.Spanning the Distance to K-12
The Women in Engineering Program shipped nearly 1,500 kits to middle and high school kids, concentrating on communities with traditionally underrepresented populations in STEM.UMD Engineering Receives $22.8M from U.S. Army to Collaboratively Advance Additive Manufacturing Technology
The University of Maryland College Park's research partnership with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory will establish an ecosystem for revolutionary additive manufacturing technology and concepts to expedite national readiness and response.Symptoms all in your head—or in your gut? Maybe a little of both.
UMD researchers are building an ingestible capsule that can monitor and model gut microbiome serotonin activity and help demystify the “gut-brain axis.”FPE, UL and International Fire Safety Consortium Collaborate to Address Global Fire Safety Challenges
International funding, research and collaboration increase in line with loss of property and human life due to fire.Paying It Forward
UMD Clark Scholars leverage philanthropy to support other students in the fight against COVID.Calculating Uncertainties in Chaotic Turbulent Flow Models
New research led by UMD Professor Johan Larsson could enable cost-effective modeling and margin of error calculations for complex chaotic system simulations.History-Making Organ Flight Honored with Industry Award
AUVSI’s XCELLENCE Awards Announced; UMD Wins in Humanitarian/Public Safety CategoryChallenges and Opportunities: Student Internships During 2020
Four mechanical engineering students share their experiences.Computer Algorithms Help Improve Emissions Control
Keystone Professor Teng Li uses machine learning to gauge the performance of single-atom catalysts.One Size Does Not Fit All
To advance inclusive medical therapies and diversity in fundamental science, one Maryland engineer leads by example.Striking Up the Band Again—Safely
Twin studies at UMD and the University of Colorado-Boulder help band and music ensemble directors mitigate COVID-19 risks.Cornelia Fermüller is PI for 'NeuroPacNet,' a $1.75M NSF funding award
The resulting "network of networks" will further the scientific grand challenge of developing neuromorphic artificial intelligence.Angela Sun Co-Founds COVID-19 Tutoring Platform Alongside Peers
Angela Sun, Kevin Tu, and Tesia Shi co-founded COVID-19 Tutors in April 2020.Maryland engineers receive $10M to transform shellfish farming
The team will help farmers tap the economic potential and environmental benefits of shellfish aquaculture.Sci-Fi Social Distancing?
Researchers tackle complexities of autonomous robots as a coronavirus solution.Rewiring the Student Network
As curriculum shifted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clark School discovered new ways for students to benefit from collaboration in class, engage with the university community, and build relationships with their peers.Monitoring Wastewater for COVID-19
The earliest indicator of COVID-19 may not be what—or where—one expects.UMD alumna Jeanette Epps Tapped for Boeing Starliner Spaceflight
Epps (M.S. ’94, Ph.D. ‘00) will join the ISS crew during a mission planned for 2021.Evensen Creates DIY COVID-19 Masks, Fundraises for Virus Relief
Ella Evenson and three biomedical engineering students from other universities created BMEast Masks.UMD Launches Biocomputational Engineering Degree Program
New undergraduate degree merges biology, data science, and computer programmingStriking Up an Innovative Idea
Researchers’ Revamped Electronic Home Plate Adds Automation, Accuracy to Game.Diamonds Shine a Light on Hidden Currents in Graphene
UMD Professor and Quantum Technology Center Director, Ronald Walsworth, and his colleagues, have developed a way to use diamonds to see the elusive details of electrical currents.Navigating the "New Normal": A Role for UAS
COVID-19 has demonstrated possible future uses in public health emergencies, writes UMD's Matt Scassero.Huang Receives NIH Trailblazer Award & NSF CBET Grant
BIOE assistant professor working to develop novel light-based technology to improve drug delivery2020 Dean's Doctoral Student Research Awards
The competition recognizes distinguished graduate student researchers in order to help propel their careers and demonstrate the value of high-quality engineering research.Legacy through Impact: Dr. Darryll J. Pines
UMD President-Designate Darryll Pines inspires a culture of excellence at the Clark School, where everyone plays a part.ECE Alumna Rose Faghih Named an MIT Technology Review 2020 Innovator Under 35
Faghih is one of 35 brilliant young entrepreneurs, inventors, visionaries, humanitarians and pioneers working to make the world a better place.Devoted to Diversity
Alumna Sylvie DeLaHunt’s (’14, M.S. ’16) ongoing efforts to improve diversity and inclusion featured in Aerospace America.Two University of Maryland Teams Selected for 2021 NASA M2M X-Hab Challenge
Competition challenges students to develop some of the next generation technologies to enhance NASA’s Moon to Mars space exploration missions.Alumni-Run Company Vertex Aerospace Establishes New Scholarship in Engineering
Vertex Aerospace co-founders Nick Teti (mechanical engineering ’85) and Rommel Zara (aerospace engineering ’00) created a scholarship to support freshman engineering students from the Maryland region.Engineering Robotic Starfish
Echinoderm-inspired robots could perform many difficult, dangerous tasks.UAS Test Site Named as Finalist in AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards
Selection recognizes breakthrough flight delivering organ for transplant.UMD Researchers Design ‘Open’ Lithium-ion Battery
The design bolsters both battery safety and performance.UMD Research Lab Receives ARO Grant to Investigate Reconfigurable Nanoparticle Assemblies
Woehl research group will investigate fundamental aspects of chemical reaction driven nanoparticle assembly processes.BIOE Capstone Class Virtually Presents 24 Novel Projects
BIOE seniors present Capstone projects and celebrate winners virtually.Chunsheng Wang Named 1 of 10 Li-ion Battery Researchers to Watch
Wang, known for his versatile battery research, cited by Research Interfaces.Alumnus Rajiv Laroia honored with IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal
Laroia founded Flarion Technologies in 2000 and developed Flash-OFDM broadband wireless technology there.Unraveling the Mysteries of Asteroids
Assistant Professor Christine Hartzell is a member of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Team exploring Asteroid Bennu.New, superfast method for ceramic manufacturing could open door to AI-driven materials discovery
UMD engineers have reinvented a 26,000-year-old manufacturing process into an innovative approach to fabricating ceramic materials.BBI Launches QED ("Quarantine EDucation") Virtual Seminar Series
The series's inaugural presentation offers concrete strategies for parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.COVID-19 Engineering Solutions: In the News
Clark School researchers are working to create solutions and pool resources in efforts to minimize the spread of the disease, provide critical aid to health care workers and their patients, and monitor the impact of social distancing and travel restrictions.Maryland Engineers Open Door to Big New Library of Tiny Nanoparticles
A new study published in Science Advances expands the landscape of nanomaterials, and what we can do with them.BIOE121 Students #KeepLearning with Take-Home Laboratory Kits
Angela Jones, Ph.D. created a series of innovative experiments that her students can perform at home.Clark School faculty 'AIM-HI' to address major health challenges
The new UMB-UMCP program has announced its first grants for projects combining AI and medicine.Spurring research group creativity in the time of COVID-19
Student-faculty teams that write review articles for journals reap multiple benefits.High-performance electrolyte solves battery puzzle
UMD poses answer to making a nanostructured battery: a better electrolyteBGSS Hosts Virtual "Research and Pajamas" Events
BGSS has transformed its "Research and Pizza" in person events to virtual "Research and Pajamas" gatherings.Protection Collections Abound for Local Health Care Workers
Campus units donate masks, gloves, and other much-needed supplies.Improve the Outcome: Vascular Liver Tissue
Creating vascular organ tissue in a lab could open new doors to drug testing, disease modelling, and organ transplants.Spread Hope: The "Smart Bra"
The "smart bra" is a low-cost wearable device that could conceivably detect breast cancer early enough for treatment.FPE Launches the International Fire Safety Consortium
Trouvé and Stoliarov led the U21 International Fire Safety Consortium on campus last week.Three Clark School Students Win Top Prize in the Hult@UMD Competition
Grody, Sturtevant and Rappaport take top spot with their patent-pending Hydraze solution.AlphaGo family of AI programs grew from AMS simulation-based algorithms developed at UMD
New review article by original author Michael Fu traces game-playing AI programs to seminal 2005 paper in Operations Research.UMD STEM Students Take the Stage in The Nutcracker
More than a dozen Ballet Company M dancers hail from science and engineering backgroundsBrain and Behavior Initiative Hosts 3rd Annual Seed Grant Symposium
Researchers from across UMD convene to discuss the latest projects funded by BBI