A New Way to Design Silence
Featured image: From noisy streets to quieter living spaces, machine-learning-driven acoustic metamaterials could enable more adaptable and effective control of unwanted sound. The artwork was created by Mengyu Li, a graduate student in Prof. Xin Zhang’s Lab at Boston University, and was not AI-generated. Following last year’s advancement in the Laboratory for Microsystems Technology –– creating an […]
From Biomedical Engineering to the Brain’s Motor Circuits: The Journey of Mike Economo
College of Engineering and BU School of Medicine Lead NIH Grant
A new grant from the National Institutes of Health will support a collaborative effort to uncover how the lung’s microscopic structure shapes its response to inhaled particle
Tracking Airborne Particles on Their Journey Through Your Lungs
Developed by Nia’s group, the Crystal Ribcage acts as a clear, protective shield for an animal’s lungs, allowing scientists to get a close view of how the lungs work in real-time and at a cellular level.
NSF Awards Boston University $20 Million to Help Create National “Cloud Lab” Network
Automated, AI-driven labs can remotely run experiments for researchers across the country
Can We Train AI to Read an MRI?
Zhang group’s novel method might mean faster, more accurate MRI readings
Fast Company Names Boston University–Designed Sound Shield a “World Changing Idea”
Technology could make air conditioners, airplanes, and data centers quieter
Keith Brown to Lead Materials Science & Engineering Division
Boston University College of Engineering has appointed Keith Brown, associate professor of mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, and physics, as head of the Division of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), effective July 1, 2026. Brown succeeds David Bishop, who is stepping down after 15 years as division head, guiding MSE’s growth, research excellence, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
We Can Predict Space Weather. What If We Could Also Stop It?
Solar flares and geomagnetic storms can kill satellites and mess with GPS. A BU researcher has designed a space-based system to better protect us from rogue interplanetary weather.
Nikola Maksimovic: Pushing the Boundaries of Quantum Materials
Assistant Professor Nikola Maksimovic (Physics) is a new faculty member at the Photonics Center. We sat down with him to learn a little bit about his life, his research, and who he is. By Jack Osmond *This interview has been edited for clarity and concision. Can you tell me a bit about your background? I […]