Time Names Bigio’s DermaSensor an Invention of the Year
The skin cancer detection device uses elastic scattering spectroscopy, developed at BU.
New AI/ML Awards, from Google to BU ECE
Three ECE faculty members were among the first recipients of Google’s inaugural Academic Research Awards (GARA) this fall, recognizing their groundbreaking work in AI and machine learning.
Fall Conference Season Brings an Abundant Harvest for ECE Researchers
BU ECE researchers have had a strong start in the current conference season, earning three best paper awards in September/October 2024.
Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s
The team’s novel system stops seizures by temporarily suppressing neurons that are firing excessively.
“A Force of Nature”
She’s earned two prestigious scholarships.
BME seeking Department Chair
The Boston University College of Engineering seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to be the next Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the Chair is responsible for overall departmental leadership and administration, upholding the College’s mission of expanding the power of engineering to transform lives at […]
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.”