Curing Heart Attacks, Replacing Diseased Organs—Christopher Chen Is Engineering a Healthier Future
Christopher Chen was a teenager when he first started thinking seriously about what makes the human body such an amazing machine. An avid runner and soccer player, Chen injured his knee, sidelining him from sports for a while. His knee eventually got better on its own, but during this time of convalescence, Chen mused about replacement surgery—even the best materials, developed with the most cutting-edge technology, would eventually break down. If he had needed a knee replacement, he’d need another surgery at some point, and maybe even another after that.
Elise Morgan Named ENG Dean
“She has established her own vision for the college as a laboratory for innovation.”
First Electronic–Photonic Quantum Chip Created in Commercial Foundry
In a milestone for scalable quantum technologies, scientists have reported the world’s first electronic–photonic–quantum system on a chip.
The Appeal of a Peel
McDaniel seeks to replicate the pomelo fruit’s energy absorption mechanisms, on a larger scale.
BME Researchers Top Field in Predicting Protein-Protein Interactions
“Protein-protein interactions help you to figure out the mechanisms of life, and provide important drug targets.”
NIH Awards $3.1M Grant to Kayhan Batmanghelich for Pulmonary Biomarker Research
AI-driven approach integrates Multi-Modal Data and Biomechanics for Better Diagnosis and Tracking of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Transforming Data Centers into Grid-Responsive Powerhouses
Emerald AI envisions a system of “Al Virtual Power Plants” that transform data centers from power-hungry liabilities into grid-stabilizing assets.
Promotions for ENG Faculty
“They exemplify each day the depth and excellence of Boston University’s talented academic community.”
MechE Students Work With Alum to Bring AI-Driven Product to Market
What does it take to design an aesthetically sleek AI-driven product with mass market appeal? Three MechE MS students, Ben Wheeler (ENG ’25), Nick Teguis (ENG ’25), and Tage Colberg (ENG ’25) got into the depths of this question over the Spring 2025 term. Working with Alumni Samuel (ShengEr) Zhou (CAS & QST’ 22) and […]
Developing a Life-Saving Option for a Rare Childhood Disorder
As a Hartwell Investigator, Samagya Banskota and her collaborators will leverage a cutting-edge genome editing technique.