The New Jersey Supercomputer Initiative (NJSCI) aims to advance research, innovation, education, and workforce development across New Jersey. The initiative will establish a shared supercomputer to support researchers, students, and businesses, enabling them to tackle complex challenges like cancer research and flood risk mapping.
Nutth Tuchinda, an NJIT professor, has been selected for the DOE early career research program to investigate the role of entropy in metal failure. His research aims to develop a more complete understanding of atomic arrangements, chemical composition, and temperature's influence on metal interfaces.
A new system for wound analysis, developed by NJIT researcher Salam Daher, provides more precise measurements and improved tracking of wound healing. The system uses 3D scanning and digital modeling to capture changes in wound shape and size, offering a more complete view of healing progress.
Researchers detected trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in 91% of NJ tap water samples and 80% of bottled beverages, with higher concentrations in sports drinks and electrolyte waters. The study highlights a gap in conventional PFAS monitoring and suggests that ingredients or manufacturing processes may contribute to contamination.
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology analyzed common methods of measuring code comprehension and found that they are often flawed. They proposed a new method based on expert consensus and tested it on students, finding that it is a more reliable indicator of code understanding.
Sara Zapico, NJIT's forensic scientist, has been awarded the National Higher Education Forensic Science Educator of the Year award for her contributions to forensic science education. She is recognized for her innovative approaches to teaching and mentoring students in forensic science, who go on to work in various fields, including la...
The portal will support 35-40 university programs and centers nationwide, serving over 50 entities and facilitating connections between researchers, industry partners, and government representatives. NJIT's Center for Translational Research has already supported four startups and over 45 funded projects, including OppyAI and PFASolve.
NJIT students' swarm robot power plan, known as OSEHS, aims to harness 0.01% of the Sun's raw power to power the moon's surface. The team's proposal earned a $15,000 NASA prize and now plans to turn the idea into a startup venture to help power data centers.
The new textbook, 'From Code to Cloud: Developing Web Applications,' brings together the work of NJIT professors Maura and Fadi Deek and alumnus Wei Yao Ph.D. '24, in completion of a project initiated by late professor James McHugh. The book emphasizes fundamental concepts needed to understand web application development, covering topi...
NJIT professor Simone Marras invents Jexpresso software to predict hurricanes and tsunamis more accurately and faster than ever. The new technique uses artificial intelligence on a simulation of a quantum reservoir computer to manipulate weather data for pattern discovery, potentially saving lives and protecting property.
The International Conference on Nanobubbles brought together experts to discuss applications, commercialization, and research in nanobubble technologies. Key findings include the use of nanobubbles in agriculture, biomedicine, and water treatment, as well as the development of standards for the industry.
A comprehensive assessment of the infrastructure needed to support New Jersey's Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act is underway, identifying existing facilities and potential locations for battery collection, testing, reuse, and recycling. The study aims to provide a national model for managing spent EV batteries, promot...
A new AI model, EarlyDetect, can detect precursor signals of active region emergence in the Sun's acoustic activity and magnetic field, forecasting solar eruptions nearly nine hours in advance. This technology has the potential to allow satellite communications companies or power grid companies to prepare for solar storms.
Researchers built a mathematical model to understand collective movement and rest in ant colonies. The findings show that a single 'first mover' ant activates a group, triggering a wave of coordinated movement involving hundreds or thousands of workers.
Gennady Gor and his team will explore how petroleum-derived polymers swell and shrink, and the effects of hysteresis on their elasticity. The research aims to improve reliability in models of polymer performance and ensure consistent behavior across various applications.
Researchers create model connecting nuclide signal fluctuations to progressive changes in rock structure leading to critical failure. This allows for early warning of geohazards such as landslides and avalanches.
A recent study by NJIT student Eesha Oza sheds light on squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the colon, a rare form of colon cancer that accounts for only 0.02-0.1% of all cases. The research analyzes 62 SCC case reports to identify patterns in disease presentation, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
Researchers at NJIT analyzed nearly three decades of solar oscillation data to trace the Sun's magnetic engine, revealing a butterfly-shaped flow pattern in the deep solar interior. The findings point to the likely location of the star's magnetic engine deep beneath its surface, roughly 200,000 kilometers down.
Researchers observed how tiny metal dendrites sprout inside lithium-ion batteries, causing short-circuits and gradual loss of battery capacity over time. The study sheds light on the mechanical properties of lithium dendrites as they grow, providing new insights into improving battery safety.
New Jersey Institute of Technology researchers are developing AI-powered solutions to analyze prosthetic limb data and reduce skin issues in veterans. The AI system aims to improve comfort and reduce complications in patients with lower limb loss.
Two NJIT faculty members, Cesar Bandera and Sara Zapico, have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors for their demonstrated success in producing patented technologies with real-world impact. The class collectively holds over 2,000 US patents, making it the Academy's largest cohort to date.
Researchers at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research have pinpointed a previously unknown class of high-energy particles in the Sun's upper atmosphere responsible for generating intense gamma-ray signals during major solar flare events. These particles, energized to millions of electron volts, are linked to bremsstrahlung emissi...
Scientists at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research tracked the impact of recent X-class solar flares on Earth's upper atmosphere. The flares triggered radio blackouts across Africa and Europe, producing auroras that reached unusually low latitudes, including as far south as Florida.
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that vision therapy can effectively treat concussion-related eye coordination disorders, including convergence insufficiency and accommodation insufficiency. Nearly 90% of patients in the treatment group were able to see normally after 12 weeks of therapy.
A NJIT student-faculty team won a best presentation award for their research on simulating ant swarm aggregations dynamics. Their study showed that ant swarms exhibit fluid and elastic properties, similar to biological systems.
Researchers found that soot particles can transform their shape and behavior within hours of becoming airborne, altering their ability to warm or cool the atmosphere. This rapid transformation affects both soot's warming and cooling effects, as well as its lifetime.
Researchers at NJIT used artificial intelligence to discover new porous materials capable of revolutionizing multivalent-ion batteries. The AI-driven approach uncovered five entirely new materials with large, open channels ideal for moving bulky multivalent ions quickly and safely. These findings offer a promising solution for the futu...
A new study found that mammals independently evolved specialized adaptations for exclusively feeding on ants and termites at least 12 times since the Cenozoic era began. This dietary strategy, called myrmecophagy, emerged following the K-Pg extinction and set the stage for ant and termite colonies to rapidly expand worldwide.
A 16-million-year-old fossil of a newly discovered extinct dirt ant species, Basiceros enana, has been found in Dominican amber. The Caribbean species is notably smaller than its modern relatives, offering direct evidence of their presence in the region before local extinction.
NJIT's forensics program showcased new research and innovations, including a virtual reality crime scene reconstruction tool, CSIxR, which simulates scenarios to train investigators. The app aims to augment hands-on training, making forensic education more accessible and impactful.
Eliza Michalopoulou is leading a research project to improve ocean floor mapping using sound waves, aiming to understand the seabed's properties and characteristics. The goal is to enhance anti-submarine warfare strategies and contribute to global efforts like Seabed 2030 and Ocean Decade.
New Jersey Institute of Technology biologist Xiaonan Tai receives a $1.16 million NSF CAREER Award to study how groundwater influences forest survival during climate stress, integrating ecology and hydrology perspectives.
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology are working on assistive technology that allows people with mild dementia to customize tools and objects to provide assistance. The project aims to explore the use of smart objects as assistive technologies to support individuals in their daily lives.
Dale Gary, a distinguished professor of physics at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research, has been named an American Astronomical Society Fellow. He is recognized for his national and international leadership in solar radio engineering and physics, advancing our understanding of solar energetic processes.
The NJIT team's Limelight Rainforest developed a drone-delivered technology capable of identifying thousands of rainforest species in mere hours. The device uses telemetry, satellite communications, and AI to interpret data from advanced microphones, cameras, and capture systems.
The new center aims to develop AI-driven tools for predicting solar eruptions, expand space science education programs, and build a long-term dataset of sun activity. It will also establish an education program providing research opportunities for students and promoting STEM education.
Researchers at NJIT's Institute for Space Weather Sciences and Ying Wu College of Computing are developing an AI-powered space weather forecasting system called SolarDM. The system uses synthetic vector magnetograms to provide critical data for predicting solar eruptions, which could offer a three-day forecast horizon.
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology are working on a new fault detection technology that can handle the unique challenges of solar and wind-powered grids. The project aims to create a perturbation-based signal for the circuit to recognize, enabling more accurate detection of faults in these systems.
The researchers will develop new algorithms to identify clusters within large datasets, enabling better community detection. They plan to test the method in various applications, including single-cell genomics and scientometrics.
Brooke Flammang's Fluid Loco Lab at NJIT will develop non-invasive tag attachment technology for near real-time tracking of North Atlantic right whales. The project aims to improve conservation and regulation policy decisions with accurate predictions on whale distribution and habitat use.
A team of researchers is creating a socially assistive model for a robotic dog that adapts its behavior based on the owner's physiological and emotional characteristics. The project aims to improve interactions between humans and robots in home and healthcare settings.
A research team at New Jersey Institute of Technology has developed a novel pre-treatment process to enhance the performance of existing GAC systems for PFAS removal. The approach involves adding a chemical that forms hydrophobic complexes with PFAS molecules, improving removal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
A team of researchers has made a breakthrough discovery about the mysterious condition known as 'happy hypoxia,' which affects some COVID-19 patients despite critically low blood-oxygen saturation. Elevated hemoglobin levels in certain patients' blood may play a key role in enabling the respiratory system to sustain low oxygen levels w...
Researchers developed an AI-powered method to train robotic exoskeletons, enabling users to save energy while walking, running, and climbing stairs. The new approach allows for rapid development of exoskeleton controllers without lengthy human-involved experiments, offering promise for aiding individuals with mobility challenges.
Researchers at NJIT are developing a hydrogel therapy that prevents viruses like SARS-CoV-2 from attaching to and entering cells. The peptides in the gel form a 'molecular mask' that muffles the virus's action, providing a potential first line of defense against biological threats.
A new neural network-based system called BONES improves video streaming quality by up to 13% while reducing download size, according to NJIT researcher Jacob Chakareski. The system uses a mathematical function to optimize data transmission and can be applied to various platforms, including popular video conferencing services.
Researchers will employ a combination of molecular-scale modeling and experimental techniques to investigate fluid elasticity in nanopores. The team aims to develop new theoretical models for petroleum and water resource exploration, greenhouse gas sequestration, and other critical areas.
Wunmi Sadik, NJIT's Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, receives the Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship for her lifetime commitment to education, practice, and research in laboratory science. She is recognized for her scientific breakthroughs in nanomaterials, green chemistry, and sustainability.
A NJIT professor is developing a training model for mental health professionals to better support Jewish students on college campuses, which have seen a surge in antisemitism. The program aims to create a strong therapeutic alliance and understand cultural factors that contribute to the issues.
Researchers at NJIT's Newark College of Engineering and College of Science and Liberal Arts receive $265K in grants from the New Jersey Health Foundation to develop biodegradable materials, enhance bone regeneration, and create air filters for viral removal. The projects focus on addressing environmental impact and promoting healthcare...