Research

New scholarship honors veteran and dedicated air traffic controller

December 3, 2020

The John and Mary Hoffmann Memorial Endowed Scholarship will support an air traffic management student while honoring the memory of John and his dedication to the aviation industry.

Revolutionizing materials science with use-inspired AI research

December 1, 2020

Associate Professor Yang Jiao and Assistant Professor Yi "Max" Ren are pioneering a new field of materials science involving artificial intelligence.

Cold storage is crucial to COVID-19 vaccine distribution

November 30, 2020

ASU Associate Professor Kristen Parrish discusses practical aspects of ensuring that vaccine doses stay cold and effective.

Reaching for meaningful mind-body connections

November 24, 2020

A new functional reaching task developed by ASU researchers can help understand older adults' cognitive abilities and predict future decline in aging brains.

New engineering program supports a sustainable energy future

November 17, 2020

ASU’s new multidisciplinary master’s degree prepares engineers to “speak different languages” and shape the future of the energy industry.

Algae engineering: stepping stone to sustainable solutions

November 5, 2020

A Fulton Schools research center explores uses of biochemicals produced by algae to provide clean energy, treat wastewater and restore environmental health.

ASU engineering begins major industry collaboration

October 29, 2020

Semiconductor industry giant Applied Materials is supporting five years of new research with ASU's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Putting people into the engineering equation

October 22, 2020

As technologies become both more powerful and more autonomous, human psychology becomes a critical factor in engineering and how it will shape the future.

Engineering better airline passenger security

October 13, 2020

The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency is developing tools to create efficient processes to improve airport security checkpoint efficiency.

Storytelling robots set to provide dementia relief

October 8, 2020

New research funded by the Zimin Foundation explores how storytelling robot technology can support older adults with dementia and their caregivers.

Environmental consciousness guides new education endeavor

October 2, 2020

The Lemelson Foundation selected ASU to deliver new engineering curriculum dedicated to teaching environmental and socially conscious engineering practices.

Engineering evolutionary steps in automated mobility

September 24, 2020

Two Fulton Schools engineers are leading research that Arizona leaders envision will put the state at the forefront of automated transportation innovation

How ASU is transforming additive manufacturing science and education

September 8, 2020

ASU researchers are innovating additive manufacturing and preparing students for the field by developing new learning materials, including a new textbook.

Plotting droplets: New mathematical tools for more robust simulations

September 3, 2020

Mohamed Kasbaoui and Marcus Herrmann received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to work on a three-year project modeling complex fluid flows.

Sun Devil solar venture wins grand prize at national competition

September 2, 2020

ASU engineering team wins more than $500,000 for developing innovative new solar energy technology.

Keeping our communities safe one smartphone app at a time

August 25, 2020

COVID-19 hotspot notifications could soon appear on your mobile device thanks to an NSF RAPID grant for researchers at Arizona State University and Clarkson University.

Smart transportation systems need to reckon with rogues

August 19, 2020

ASU engineering lab presents the first algorithm to safely manage autonomous vehicle traffic through intersections in real-world conditions.

ASU engineers get to the heart of organs-on-a-chip

August 17, 2020

Jaime Veldhuizen and Mehdi Nikkhah designed and validated a new heart-on-a-chip platform for use in disease modeling, drug testing and other cardiac research.