Microbial miners could help humans colonize the moon and Mars

The biochemical process by which cyanobacteria acquire nutrients from rocks in Chile’s Atacama Desert has inspired engineers at UCI to think of new ways microbes might help humans build colonies on the moon and Mars.

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UCI engineers develop wearable fetal monitoring technology

UCI engineering researchers have developed a novel method of monitoring fetal heart rate through a compact abdominal patch embedded with an algorithm called Lullaby.

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Med/Tech industry panel addresses the future of health care

An overflow crowd of around 300 people attended the UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering 20 year anniversary celebration Nov. 4, 2022. The event kicked off in the morning with a Med/Tech Industry Panel in the ISEB auditorium.

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Olabisi presents 2022 Biomedical Engineering Society diversity lecture

Ronke Olabisi, associate professor of biomedical engineering, was selected for the Diversity Lecture Award by the Biomedical Engineering Society. The award recognizes an individual or institution for impactful contributions toward improving gender and racial diversity in biomedical engineering.

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Heydari named fellow by National Academy of Inventors

Payam Heydari, a prolific creator of cutting-edge microelectronics technologies, was recognized for inventions that have made tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.

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Shen recognized as one of 35 brightest young minds in technology innovation

Yanning Shen, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science, has been named one of 35 Innovators under 35 by MIT Technology Review Asia. The annual list recognizes the brightest young minds working in technology today.

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