Dr. Kyungsuk Yum develops bioinspired 3D materials that can form complex shapes and motions in response to external signals. His research has potential applications in bioinspired soft robotics, biomedical devices, tissue engineering, and artificial muscles.
A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is leading a high-powered team in the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Grid Optimization Competition. The team has secured $250,000 in funding and aims to develop software solutions for efficient energy delivery through the nation's power grid.
Ramon Lopez, a UTA physics professor, has been named to the UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers for his exceptional teaching and mentoring skills. He is one of only two candidates selected across the UT System to join this distinguished body.
A new UTA study highlights the critical role of non-profit organizations and businesses in providing support and funding during disasters. The research found that voluntary groups are essential for successful post-disaster coordination and recovery, but need government funding to improve their capabilities.
The University of Texas at Arlington has received a $295,000 USDA grant to develop data-based agriculture solutions. The project aims to prepare students for careers in agriculture-related fields and promote sustainable farming practices.
A UTA research team is developing a method to treat vaginal prolapse by reattaching pelvic floor muscles using a strong, bioactive adhesive. This approach aims to prevent complications and improve quality of life for thousands of women affected by the condition.
Researchers from UTA describe a previously unknown species of snake, Cenaspis aenigma, found in the stomach of a Central American coral snake. The discovery reveals unique features that distinguish it from known genera, including undivided subcaudal scales and cup-like structures on its hemipenes.
The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute is collaborating with Newcastle Manufacturing to create a network of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with lights. The goal is to support emergency responders in nighttime operations, potentially reducing the risk of accidents and improving response times.
DJ Seo, a civil engineering professor at UTA, is working on a project to merge forecasts and metrics from multiple sources into a single, integrated forecast. This will provide emergency management officials with more accurate and understandable information to make informed decisions during major weather events.
Kathleen Smits' research aims to improve response to gas-emission incidents by predicting methane migration conditions and providing data-based guidelines for industry first responders. Her team's modeling has found that gas concentrations in the atmosphere are often small compared to the size of the leak, making detection methods flawed.
University of Texas at Arlington researcher Yu Zhang has earned a $515,565 grant from NOAA to develop a method that combines inputs from the joint polar satellite system with the National Water Model. The goal is to enhance snow product accuracy and predict spring melt and runoff more effectively.
Anand Puppala, a professor of civil engineering at UTA, has been recognized as a Fellow of the United Kingdom's Institution of Civil Engineers. He is an expert in geotechnical and ground improvement, stabilization of expansive soils, and sustainable utilization of recycled materials.
UTA faculty Teik C. Lim and L.K. Mestha have been elected as National Academy of Inventors fellows for their prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions. Their work has made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and society.
The UTA College of Architecture is working to advance water research with a focus on sustainability through its new UNESCO chair and a $1 million STARs grant. The college aims to explore ways to equitably manage the region's water resources, building on existing research efforts.
The UTeach Arlington program has received a $120,624 grant from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation to support secondary math and science teacher preparation. The initiative aims to recruit and support UTA science majors who serve Boys & Girls Club youth in an after-school STEM program.
Researchers are using geopolymers and sustainable cement materials to strengthen highway embankments in the Paris, Texas district. This project aims to reduce carbon footprint by replacing traditional materials with waste-based alternatives.
Researchers at UTA have filed a patent application for a new copper compound that can efficiently separate ethylene from ethane, reducing energy consumption and capital investment. This technology has the potential to significantly reduce environmental impact and lower costs associated with producing plastics.
Researchers at UTA have found a potential new pathway to regulate immune response, with the long non-coding RNA molecule HOTAIR playing a key role. This discovery could lead to improved treatments for inflammatory diseases like sepsis and meningitis.
UTA researcher Weidong Zhou is developing a bioresorbable sensing platform for brain implants that can be absorbed by the body, eliminating the need for surgeries. This device will increase patient comfort during recovery and reduce complications from monitoring devices.
The Dr. Bob Woods Distinguished Chair promotes research, innovation, and best practices in automotive engineering and design. UTA's Formula SAE team has won six championships under Woods' leadership for over 30 years.
Researchers create integrated quantum transceiver capable of sending and receiving quantum information over various waveforms, enabling fast, robust and photon-efficient quantum communications. The team aims to develop a single-chip system that can be used for both free space and optical fiber communication.
Four UTA disability programs received the Martha Arbuckle Award for their innovative local committee projects. These initiatives focus on recruiting and retaining students with disabilities, training the general workforce about disabilities, driving disability-related research, and helping UTA reach full compliance with disability righ...
Two UTA social work professors, Noelle Fields and Ling Xu, have received a $459,994 NIH grant to develop an intervention program for African American dementia caregivers. The SCP Plus program aims to reduce caregiver burden and stress while increasing the well-being of caregivers.
The University of Texas at Arlington has received a $500,000 grant from the Office of the Governor to fund two projects: one providing campus victim services and the other evaluating programs across the state. The grant aims to support crime victims and their services, with a focus on sexual assault cases.
Researchers are using real-time learning to create a unified theory on how to optimize microgrid capacity through DC distribution. The team aims to create optimal power profiles for power electronic converters in DC distribution networks.
Researchers found evidence of rapid adaptation in Burmese python genomes, with changes in genes related to cell division and organ growth. The study suggests that the snakes are adapting to more regular feeding opportunities, leading to increased efficiency as predators.
The University of Texas at Arlington has received a $1.2 million grant from the US Department of Education to increase doctoral students in computer science and engineering, particularly among women and minorities. The grant will also support interdisciplinary research on assistive technologies for people with disabilities.
Jimil Shah, a recent mechanical engineering doctoral graduate, is the recipient of the 2018 ASME Electronic and Photonic Packaging Division Student Engineer of The Year Award. He excelled in research and has shown promise to be a strong contributor in the field of electronic and photonic packaging.
Researchers are investigating the fundamental physics of how light is contained within photonic lattices. Dr. Robert Magnusson aims to understand the relationship between leaky and non-leaky modes and develop new low-power modulators for optical communications systems.
Shivam Arora, a dual-degree track graduate student, has won a $12,000 fellowship to conduct applied research in public-sector airport-related aviation issues. He plans to develop factor models for fixed-income securities issued by airport-affiliated entities.
UTA professor Sahadat Hossain uses recycled plastic pins to strengthen MSE walls, increasing bearing and shearing capacity of foundation soils. The new method reduces excavation and replacement costs, improving pavement maintenance and reducing cracking.
The University of Texas at Arlington and Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division have signed an Education Partnership Agreement to share scientific assets, involve faculty and students in U.S. Navy research projects, and develop educational courses.
A UTA study reveals that location significantly affects the affordability of public housing in the DFW region. Housing programs are found to be unaffordable for households due to high transportation costs, which can exceed 15% of their budget.
Researchers at UTA have patented a smart seat cushion that uses real-time pressure monitoring and automated pressure modulation capabilities to redistribute body weight and prevent painful ulcers. The same technology can be used to create adaptable prosthetic liners, improving comfort and reducing skin damage in amputees.
Researchers Jeff Lei and Dimitris Simos are working on a three-year grant to develop a new approach to testing the security of blockchain and IoT systems. They will use interaction testing to generate test cases and check for security properties compromised. This approach aims to avoid common vulnerabilities in these systems.
The UTA Pathways Program has received a state grant worth $140,406 to support hiring more mentors for guiding students in the program. The program serves over 41,000 students across nine school districts and provides college access, career readiness, and academic tutoring.
Researchers aim to elucidate biological function of DPLG1-4 genes, which are co-opted by organisms to build new gene regulatory pathways linked to reproduction. They will use CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing techniques on fruit flies to test hypotheses.
Kyungsuk Yum and his doctoral student Amirali Nojoomi developed a process to program 2-D hydrogels for space- and time-controlled swelling and shrinking, enabling the formation of complex 3-D shapes and motions. The technology has potential applications in bioinspired soft robotics and artificial muscles.
A UTA doctoral student has received a Graduate Research Fellowship Program grant to fund her research on genetic variation in whiptail lizards and its impact on the microbiome. The award will support her three-year research project using both sexually and asexually reproducing species living in sympatry.
Researchers are assessing six types of low-permeable rock formations as potential barriers to isolate nuclear wastes. The goal is to understand how radioactive atoms and liquids move through these rock formations to enhance isolation.
Hyeok Choi, a UTA environmental engineer, has received a $199,985 grant to prove a concept for cleaning up PFAS-contaminated soil and water. He plans to use oxidation and reduction technology, as well as activated carbon-based nanomaterials, to break down the chemicals.
Beston's research focuses on the ecological drivers of eye and brain size evolution in a species of fish, with funding from the AAUW. Her work reveals that increased predation is associated with smaller eye sizes, while larger eye sizes are correlated with improved vision and fitness benefits.
Researchers are mapping the function of specific enzymes that may facilitate the development of new drugs to fight bacterial infections and cancer. The study could also potentially help against neurodegenerative diseases such as autism, Down syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's.
Researchers are developing a biodegradable and bioactive hydrogel material that can be injected into the heart to promote cardiac repair after a heart attack. The goal is to significantly increase stem cell recruitment, accelerate cardiac repair and improve cardiac function.
Billi London-Gray, a UTA art lecturer, has won a Puffin Grant for her ongoing project, The Loop and Saw Choir. She collaborates with volunteers of all ages and abilities to create music using unique instruments such as musical saws and analog synthesizers.
A UTA researcher has secured a five-year, $1.8 million grant to explore the role of mitochondria in boosting the immune response against pathogens like bacteria. His team aims to harness the mitochondrial unfolded protein response to develop new treatment options for patients.
Marialis Rosario-Franco, a UTA doctoral student, has been awarded the Gröte Reber Doctoral Fellowship to study exomoons in four-body systems and their potential detection by modern radio telescopes. The fellowship allows her to conduct observational research at the NRAO's Very Large Array and Long Wavelength Array.
A UTA professor led a federal advisory group to publish recommendations for preventing acute and chronic pain, highlighting the need for better public education and a precision medicine approach. The report found that psychosocial factors significantly impact pain experience and treatment responses.
Song Jiang is working on a three-year grant to improve cache efficiency in software, allowing for faster data access and large memory usage. He aims to develop prototypes that can combine or skip steps to access data automatically without slowing CPU speeds.
Researchers have developed an innovative app, SageServe, to connect older adults with online-based volunteer opportunities, reducing social isolation. The app aims to enhance health and well-being by strengthening existing social roles and developing new ones, catering to those with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments.