Interdisciplinary team to combine AI, high-performance computing and modeling to better understand Lahaina fire; reduce likelihood of future disasters.
With more buildings affected by sea level rise, NSF awards $2 million to UB researchers and partners to assess at-risk communities in Hawai’i, elsewhere.
Matilde Sánchez-Peña and partners will study why, despite 20 years of investment, woman make up only 20% of engineering students and tenure-track faculty.
Karla Rosalia Sanchez Lievanos and Emmanuel M. Nsengiyumva will conduct research and outreach on ‘forever chemicals’ and carbon capture technology, respectively.
Moore will assume the role on Sept. 1. She follows the leadership of Rajan Batta, who will continue to serve as associate dean for faculty affairs and recognition.