SEAS in the News

An article on Futurism reports UB researchers have created nanoparticles that can communicate with each other using chemical signals, and quotes Josep Jornet, assistant professor of electrical engineering.

An article on New Scientist reports two nanoparticles have communicated with one another to perform a task for the first time, paving the way for more complex nanomachines that could be useful in areas such as cancer treatment, and quotes Josep Jornet, assistant professor of electrical engineering.

A story on WKBW-TV about the Flint water crisis asks whether Buffalo could face a similar challenge and interviews James Jensen, professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering.

An article on PhysOrg reports UB researchers are developing a piezoelectric system that converts the heart’s vibrational energy into electricity to power pacemakers, and quotes Hooman Ansari, a PhD candidate in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

An article on Fox News about last week's WannaCry ransomware attack interviews Shambhu Upadhyaya, professor of computer science and engineering, who said computer users who do not take the time to update their software or systems when prompted were a factor to the widespread nature of the ransomware attack.

A story on WGRZ-TV about a program announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow testing of driverless cars in New York State interviews Chunming Qiao, professor and chair of computer science and engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.