These Plants Aren’t for Decoration—They’re for Science
BU researchers are testing new genetic engineering techniques to better understand how plants adapt to their environments
ENG Students Head to Paris to Compete in iGEM
The undergrads invented a device that uses bacteria to detect toxic metals in farm soil.
Xin Zhang Featured in American Scientist
The metamaterials pioneer spoke at length with the prestigious science magazine’s editor-in-chief.
Green Wins NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award
“This kind of blue-sky research is super important—we’re pushing the frontiers.”
Big Federal Award, Tiny Living Factories
“The idea is, what if you could actually make the drug inside the patient? That’s never been done before.”
5 ENG Faculty Featured at Research on Tap
The event showcased some of BU’s star researchers, celebrating how they cross and blur disciplinary boundaries in the pursuit of innovation.
Just How Safe Are Soft Robots?
Sabelhaus and students are working on novel ways to improve how soft robots are controlled.
New Textile for Smarter, Sturdier Fitness Tracking Tech
The novel metamaterial overcomes sweat, salt water, and security challenges
Investigating and advancing the medical applications of synthetic biology
Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering features Associate Professor Wilson W. Wong (BME)
Efficient, Secure, and Coming to a Cloud Near You
Professor Ajay Joshi and former advisee Rashmi Agrawal have received a 2024 Ignition Award for their company, CipherSonic.