SEAS in the News

  • Scientists break world record with 3-D printed graphene aerogel
    7/20/17
    An article on Ceramics, the website of the American Ceramic Society, reports a 3D printed graphene aerogel developed by Chi Zhou has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s lightest 3D printed structure.
  • Protecting your smartphone from voice impersonators
    7/19/17
    An article in The Conversation by Kui Ren, professor of computer science and engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, about the limitations of using voice-based authentication to secure a smartphone looks at research he is conducting to overcome those limitations.
  • The 10 Largest Base-Isolated Buildings in the World
    7/19/17
    An article on Engineering News-Record about the 10 largest base-isolated buildings in the world quotes Michael Constantinou, professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering in the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  
  • IIT-Kanpur signs MoU with UB for research projects
    7/19/17
    An article on Business Standard reports the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur has signed a memorandum of understanding with UB to promote joint research in cybersecurity and environment-related issues. The article appeared in news outlets throughout India.
  • Buffalo welcomes scientists worldwide to EDISON conference
    7/17/17
    A story on WBFO-FM reports an estimated 120 experts in semiconductor technology are in Buffalo this week for the Electron Dynamics in Semiconductors, Opto-Electronics and Nano-Structures – or EDISON – conference, and interviews Jonathan Bird, professor and chair of electrical engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Why aren’t we allowed to fix our own electronic devices?
    7/17/17
    An article in PBS NewsHour by Sara Behdad, assistant professor with a joint appointment in the departments of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and industrial and systems engineering, looks at the benefits of supporting people who want to repair and reuse their electronic devices when they break.