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Recent ENG PhD Helps Develop Highly Sensitive Imaging Technique to Detect Myelin Damage
In a new study from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU’s College of Engineering, researchers used a special microscope called birefringence microscopy (BRM) paired with an automated deep learning algorithm to reliably count and map myelin damage across whole sections of the brain—something not feasible with other techniques. The ability to image and measure damage to myelin will lead to better understanding the patterns and extent that occurs with disease, injury and normal aging. More
Matters of Perception
Professor Goyal receives funding for long-distance 3D imaging and atmospheric sensing. More
Accelerating Progress with Self-Driving Labs
Materials researchers shared successes and challenges with automation. More
Quantum Research, Getting Warmer
Swan study unlocks the key to room-temperature superfluorescence. More
Building Virtual Laboratories for the Lung
Suki has co-authored what promises to be a foundational text on modeling for pulmonary researchers. More
Emily Ryan named Duan Family Faculty Fellow
Emily Ryan, (ME, MSE), has been named a Duan Family Faculty Fellow by BU's Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences. More
Biomedical Engineer Christopher Chen Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Christopher Chen, the William F. Warren Distinguished Professor of BME and MSE has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. More
Seven ENG Faculty Honored for Real-World Impact Research
The annual Ignition Awards honor innovative BU projects that are ready to make the move toward commercialization, from the research phase to consumer use. Given by... More
Illuminating Energy-Efficient AI
Supported by a $1.5M NSF grant, Professor Ajay Joshi is exploring the development of novel electro-photonic computing architectures that could perform as well or better than conventional electronic GPUs. More
A Living Internet of Things
ECE faculty characterize new class of devices, invite participation. More
Time names Zhang’s Wireless MRI Coils an Invention of the Year
Time magazine has named Distinguished Professor Xin Zhang's (ME, ECE, BME, MSE) wireless MRI Coils to its list of the “Best Inventions of 2025.” More
Shannon Stott appointed as Chair of BME department
Shannon Stott has been named the new Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Department. More
Exceptional Points, Exceptional Outcomes
Professor Luca Dal Negro has received $600K to explore new approaches to infrared radiation sensing. More
Ayse Coskun Examines the Large Energy Needs of Data Centers
Every text, email and social media post. Every digital photo, web search and credit card transaction. Every online purchase. Every streaming show. Nearly everything in... More
Going Deeper
Professor Ji-Xin Cheng has been awarded a prestigious $2.8M 5-year NIH MIRA grant renewal to continue his pioneering microscopy research. More
Xin Zhang, James Galagan Recognized for World-Changing Ideas
The engineering professors' inventions made the 2025 Fast Company list. More
A Glimpse at Tomorrow’s Energy Technologies
This year's Catalyst Summit showcased groundbreaking research and fresh ideas in energy, AI, and sustainability technology. More
Controlling for Uncertainty
With the support of a $380K grant from the NSF, Professor Emiliano Dall’Anese is working to design the novel optimization methods required for complex energy infrastructures under increasingly volatile user behavior. More
NASA Satellite Launched With BU-Built Device On Board
Developed by Brian Walsh and students, COSSMo uses an array of photodetectors that measure the flow of photons from the sun. More
BU Receives Major Multimillion Dollar NIH Grant for Women’s Health Research
The grant will also spur investment in early-career faculty. More