The Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston invites you to read about its latest research projects, college milestones, and faculty awards. If you are interested in collaborating on a project or partnering with us, please contact us at egrrsch@central.uh.edu. |
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Ongoing Covid-19 Research at the Cullen College of Engineering
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Smartphone-Based Rapid Covid-19 Test Hits the Market |
The Clip COVID test, a revolutionary test based on a smartphone-coupled analyzer, uses a nasal swab, a smart phone, and glow-in-the-dark nanoparticles to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection within 30 minutes. |
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NAE Member Joins Cullen College Faculty |
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) member, Dr. Hao Huang, has officially joined the Cullen College of Engineering for fall 2021. |
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$2.7 Million Award from National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering |
Dr. Wei-Chuan Shih has been awarded $2.7 million to develop cancer tests with unprecedented early detection power. |
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Engineering Dynamic Solutions |
Dr. Lars Grabow has received a $2 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to resolve a major carbon fiber industry pain point. |
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Amping Up Delivery of Superconducting Wires |
Dr. Venkat Selvamanickam has been awarded three grants totaling $1.6 million to accelerate the utilization of high temperature superconductor wires. |
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Does Zinc Inhibit or Promote Growth of Kidney Stones? Well, Both. |
Dr. Jeffrey Rimer, Abraham E. Dukler Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has published the first study that offers some resolution to the differing hypotheses of the role of zinc in kidney stones. |
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Faculty Excellence — Top Honors
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Dr. Devin L. Shaffer earned a 2021 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research leading to better filtration methods via new porous materials. |
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Dr. Kyung Jae Lee has received funding totaling more than $350,000, to further evolve the energy industry. |
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Dr. Jacinta C. Conrad has been elected a Fellow of the Society of Rheology. |
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Dr. Stanko R. Brankovic has been selected as a Fellow of the Class of 2021 for the Electrochemical Society (ECS). |
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Bhowmick Earns Innovation Award |
Dr. Anil Bhowmick is the recipient of the 2021 James L. White Innovation Award from the Polymer Processing Society. |
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UH professor reports in Nature Communications that more efficient tests may one day replace endoscopy |
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New research in Nature Electronics depicts the development of a new camera that can curve and is shape adaptive |
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Findings indicate that an altered microstructure may improve organic-based, solid state lithium EV batteries |
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UH professor, Dr. Hanadi Rifai was a guest on BYU radio’s Top of Mind, discussing how living near "superfund" areas can shorten a person's life span. |
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UH Engineering’s podcast STEMinist hosted by Ph.D. engineering student Nicole Guinn, was recently selected to be in the top 45 Women in STEM podcasts. New Episodes Coming Soon. |
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