Michigan Engineering

NEW: “Model incorporates anisotropic conductivity to improve thin film devices.” The new framework replaces approximations, accurately modeling current crowding and spreading resistance in 2D materials to improve high-performance semiconductor devices. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/03/model-…

NEW ARTICLE: “New approach to qualifying nuclear reactor components rolling out.” The method will be announced at the Electric Power Research Institute, March 10-11. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/new-ap…

NEW ARTICLE: “Letting atomic simulations learn from phase diagrams” Ten times more efficient than previous methods, a new machine learning method builds a two-way connection between atomic simulation and experimental data. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/03/lettin…

NEW ARTICLE: “A manual for efficient wave energy converter prototyping.” An open-source, standardized methodology aims to streamline efforts to design small-scale wave energy converters, moving closer to harnessing offshore renewables. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/a-manu…

NEW ARTICLE: “Exploring the fundamental limits of entangled quantum sensor networks.” A new Michigan-led project aims to develop systems that reap the full benefit of quantum networks. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/explor…

NEW ARTICLE: “AI energy use: New tools show which model consumes the most power, and why.” Software can help developers assess AI model energy use, which is necessary to lower costs and strain on the grid. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/ai-ene…

NEW ARTICLE: “Generosity gives new faculty space to grow.” A gift from a former student helps attract the best and brightest to teach and research at the University of Michigan Engineering. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/genero…

NEW ARTICLE: “Encapsulated ovarian donor tissue restores ovarian function in mice.” Researchers hope protecting donated ovarian tissue from the immune system could help pediatric cancer survivors have natural hormone cycles. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/encaps…

“Speeding up light-driven chemical reactions with nanocrystals.” Syncing molecular vibrations with plasmons, quantum packets of electron motion, helped researchers create an accessible, scalable photocatalyst platform. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/speedi…

NEW ARTICLE: “Open-source, modular robot for understanding evolution.” A cost-effective, customizable quadruped could help researchers discover the particular advantages related to the length and segmentation of animal limbs. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/open-s…

NEW ARTICLE: “A microfluidic chip monitors gases using integrated, motionless pumps.” The integrated design achieves accurate micro gas chromatography & can help reduce the cost of monitoring chemical synthesis, natural gas pipelines or at-home air quality news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/a-micr…

DPSS is Clery Act compliant. Not sure what that means? You may not be alone! Here’s a quick overview — and why it matters to our campus community. dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alert…

NEW ARTICLE: “AI tool predicts battery cycle life with just a few days’ data.” A ‘learner,’ ‘interpreter’ and ‘oracle’ work together with minimal experiments to draw parallels between historical data and new battery designs. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/ai-too…

NEW ARTICLE: “Three U-M engineering professors elected into National Academy of Engineering.” University of Michigan Engineering now includes 35 NAE members among its active and emeritus faculty. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/three-…

NEW ARTICLE: “New MRI technique maps fluid velocity distribution in the brain.” The tool could help researchers study the brain’s waste clearing system and its links to Alzheimer’s Disease or other neurodegenerative disorders. Read more here: bit.ly/3M2rjuP

NEW ARTICLE: “Superconductor phase transitions manage radiative heat transfer.” A first-of-its-kind experiment finds niobium suppresses nanoscale radiative heat transfer when in a superconducting state, with implications for quantum computing. bit.ly/4rOe00h

NEW ARTICLE: “Todd Allen named associate dean for research.” A leader in sustainable energy transitions, Allen aims to bridge academic excellence with public engagement to maximize the impact of engineering research. news.engin.umich.edu/2026/02/todd-a…

NEW ARTICLE: “New way of seeing laser interactions could advance fusion energy.” Electrons revealed details that X-rays alone could not show. bit.ly/4qt0mP2

Eight U-M Mechanical Engineering faculty members have been named winners of 2025-26 College of Engineering Faculty Awards for their work in research, development, and teaching! 👉🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4rwaFCN @UMengineering #UmichEngineering #MechanicalEngineering

Congratulations to Diana Cambero Inda on receiving the Towner Prize from @UMengineering! 🎉 Read our Q+A to learn more about her nuclear engineering journey, research, and path to @umichNERS myumi.ch/9pMA7