Articles tagged with Electrical Engineering
Researchers found that improved lighting design combined with modern LED technology can reduce household energy use and enhance comfort. The study showed a 15.3% reduction in energy consumption by optimising lighting planning and positioning using software-based approaches.
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have made a groundbreaking discovery in wireless communication by developing nonlinear intelligent surfaces that can process electromagnetic waves more efficiently. These surfaces mimic neurons in computerized neural networks, enabling complex signal transformations and improved communication reliability.
A study by Carnegie Mellon University found that offshoring of production in Taiwanese electronics firms had mixed outcomes on their innovative capabilities. In product categories that could be moved offshore more easily, innovation levels declined, but in other areas, research efforts were reallocated to boost innovation.
The Harvard-led team demonstrates a micron-scale photonic device that generates two orders of magnitude more UV light on a chip than previous approaches. By converting red light to UV light through frequency upconversion, the researchers create high-power, low-loss, compact UV sources.
Researchers have developed SmartDJ, an AI-powered editor that allows users to reshape audio experiences with simple words. The system uses language models and diffusion models to interpret high-level requests and generate edited outputs.
Researchers at DTU have developed a new magnetic material that features a stable internal magnetic structure and almost no external magnetic field, above room temperature. This could enable faster components and lower energy consumption in spintronics.
Researchers developed an AI-powered methodology to identify and count target viruses more efficiently than previous techniques. The new approach uses electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and machine learning to separate signals from noise, enabling quick and accurate readings across a wide range of titers.
A new measurement technique using nanomembranes and infrared light detects tiny amounts of substances in minutes, reducing sampling time by 100-fold. The technology analyzes particles accumulating on a tiny membrane, heating it up when certain wavelengths are absorbed.
Researchers develop new concept to accurately model wind turbine loads, focusing on local gusts' impact on material fatigue. This enhances turbine design and efficiency by reducing uncertainties in load estimations.
Researchers at Saarland University have developed a new class of miniature actuators using ultrathin silicone film-based pumps. The pumps can operate without motors, compressed air, or lubricants and can be switched on and off as needed.
Researchers develop signal-processing method to suppress distortions, achieving 6mm spatial resolution in single-ended Brillouin sensing. This enables early detection of damage or abnormal conditions in aging infrastructure.
Artificial synapses are built from soft, bio-friendly materials that operate like human brain synapses, merging data storage and computing into a single unit. Laboratory prototypes demonstrate immense capabilities, consuming energy on the scale of femtojoules.
Researchers have developed a technique to detect and measure the concentration of rare-earth elements in plants without destroying them. The method uses fluorescence spectroscopy to distinguish between autofluorescence from plant matter and rare-earth element uptake.
The CLAP system integrates authentication and processing functions within a unified memristor-based platform, offering critical security protection for resource-constrained edge computing devices. It achieves remarkable energy efficiency gains and area reductions compared to conventional implementations.
Binghamton University has seen significant improvements in its graduate school rankings, with nearly three dozen programs earning national recognition. The university's Systems Science and Industrial Engineering program has been named the #31 Industrial and Systems Engineering graduate program in the US.
Researchers propose a novel THz metasurface-enabled platform for integrated sensing and imaging, overcoming limitations of slow sequential data acquisition. The system achieves 100% binary image reconstruction with nanosecond-scale accuracy, enabling real-time applications in security, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical sectors.
A new study introduces AI-based control strategies that ensure local grids remain reliable and resilient. By utilizing Artificial Neural Networks, the system can predict and compensate for grid changes in real-time, outperforming traditional control methods.
Researchers focus on developing transformer efficiency and heat recovery to enhance hydrogen production energy efficiency. The goal is to significantly reduce electricity consumption by up to 35% and increase net efficiency to 85%.
Scientists develop a new generation of energy-efficient transistors made from thin, lightweight electrically conducting films. The film-based switch can control the flow of electric current with high precision, enabling complex motion sequences or fixed positions.
Researchers have discovered that lithium dendrites in batteries are unexpectedly strong and brittle, causing short circuits and safety risks. The findings suggest that future battery design must change to improve safety and reliability of high-energy storage systems.
Engineers at UC San Diego developed a new chip design that combines piezoelectric resonators with capacitors for efficient voltage conversion, achieving peak efficiency of 96.2% and delivering four times more output current than earlier designs.
A team of researchers, led by Bistra Iordanova and Liang Zhan, are developing multiscale models of brain metabolism to predict cognitive decline and dementia. They will analyze data from brain imaging, blood flow, and neural activity to identify metabolic changes that affect brain function in aging.
A Korean research team developed a spinal cord stimulator that softens upon contact with bodily fluids, mimicking surrounding nerve tissue. The device uses liquid metal and variable stiffness structures to achieve stable signal transmission and reduced costs.
Qing-Chang Zhong, Illinois Tech engineering professor, recognized for inventing synchronized-and-democratized (SYNDEM) architecture and pioneering virtual synchronous machines (VSM). His work reshapes how future power systems are conceived and operated to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Researchers developed a wearable scent display that can blend up to eight fragrances in real time, enhancing immersive virtual experiences. The device uses advanced components to precisely control odor intensity and delivery.
Researchers discovered that faster dendrite growth is associated with lower stress levels in a commonly used battery electrolyte material, revealing chemical reactions as a new culprit behind the problem. The study provides guidance for designing stronger electrolytes to make solid-state batteries successful.
Researchers develop programmable system to selectively pick up and place delicate electronic components, enabling mass production of defect-free displays and 3D microchips. The 'smart stamp' technology uses localized heating to control a polymer's stickiness, allowing precise transfer of semiconductor chips and other materials.
A new framework, proposed by Professor Zongjie Wang, helps transmission and distribution operations work together to make holistic decisions without centralization. The method combines data from both systems using reduced distribution network models and AI-powered modeling to account for uncertainties and complexities.
Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University developed high-performance lead-free piezoelectric thin films directly on standard silicon wafers. The films achieved the highest piezoelectric response ever reported for bismuth ferrite, enabling a fivefold improvement in energy conversion efficiency.
Researchers have developed a 3D electrode inspired by an aquatic plant, which captures and transports gas bubbles to increase hydrogen production. The design achieved a current density eight times higher than common flat electrodes, collecting 53.9% more hydrogen.
Researchers at the University of Michigan discovered that nanoscale hotspots in OLEDs can flicker, affecting device lifespans. These hotspots can cause uneven current flow, leading to faster burnout and reduced device performance.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University discovered how shifting electric fields control light-emitting efficiency in devices like LEDs. By probing electron spin resonance, they found optimal electric field conditions for efficient recombination, leading to higher electroluminescence efficiency.
The Harvard researchers' new device is elegantly designed to be tunable, with a bilayer design that becomes geometrically chiral and able to 'read' chiral light. By using the MEMS device to continuously vary the twist angle and interlayer spacing, the team showed they could tune the device's intrinsic ability to read different chiral l...
A brain-inspired hardware platform has been developed to improve pattern recognition speed, accuracy, and energy efficiency. The platform combines memory and computation on the same chip, allowing nodes to interact collectively like neurons in the brain.
Researchers at Saarland University developed metallic glasses to reduce energy losses in electric motors, enabling more efficient operation. The new alloys minimize energy consumption in everyday devices, extending the range of e-scooters and drones.
The research team created a fiber memristor-based physical reservoir computing system that enables seamless, continuous, and unobtrusive sleep monitoring. The system achieved 94.8% accuracy in snore event detection, 95.4% in sleep stage classification, and 93.5% in multi-modal fusion tasks.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a promising approach to using well-studied semiconductors to improve infrared light-emitting diodes and sensors. The new technology has the potential to lead to smaller, sleeker, and less expensive infrared devices with improved defect tolerance.
Researchers have published a comprehensive technical roadmap for Indium Selenides, a key material for next-generation low-power and quantum computing. The study highlights the exceptional ballistic transport properties of InSe, enabling high-speed operation with significantly less energy.
Cornell University researchers have used electron microscopy to detect 'mouse bite' defects in semiconductors, which can sabotage their performance. The imaging method has the potential to touch every form of modern electronics and could be a crucial tool for debugging and fault-finding in computer chips.
Fang Peng has made significant contributions to Z-source and modular multi-level converters for distribution and transmission networks. These technologies improve safety, flexibility, and performance in diverse energy sources. Peng's work aims to create resilient systems that can handle faults and prevent devastating wildfires.
NPSS 3.3 offers new interfaces, features and data types to enhance model and component development times, supporting turbomachinery, air-breathing propulsion systems and hybrid electric systems. The software now includes FFI integration with external functions and built-in support for .CSV file format exports.
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a rotating tabletop device to test dynamic wireless power transfer for electric vehicles. They successfully replicated conditions of a car moving at 40 kilometers per hour, promising accelerated research into next-gen charging.
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 found that shrinking ferroelectric tunnel junctions significantly boosts their performance, producing larger resistance contrasts between 'ON' and 'OFF' states. This enables efficient and reliable memory technologies for emerging applications in AI, edge computing, and IoT.
A team of scientists and industry experts investigated the challenges of developing new solar cells, including copper indium gallium diselenide and perovskite. They recommend focusing on material resilience, stability, and sustainability to ensure long-term success.
New research demonstrates a micro–light-emitting diode (microLED) design that improves both efficiency and beam directionality. The redesigned microLEDs deliver substantially higher efficiency, converting more power into usable light compared to conventional designs.
Researchers found that implanted cuff electrodes can trigger unintended nerve stimulation during MRI, causing discomfort or pain. The study recommends more refined guidelines and careful safety considerations to mitigate this risk.
MIT researchers create a 3D-printing platform that can produce complex electric machines in minutes, overcoming challenges of multiple functional materials. The platform enables the fabrication of customized electronic components with less waste, revolutionizing manufacturing and opening doors to new applications.
Dr. Bruce Gnade, professor emeritus at the University of Texas at Dallas, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to advancing electronic materials and semiconductor device technologies. He is also recognized for his leadership in education and workforce development.
Researchers at Technical University of Denmark developed a groundbreaking nanolaser that can halve a computer's energy consumption. This technology has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including information technology and healthcare, by enabling ultra-small and energy-efficient lasers.
Venkat Selvamanickam, a University of Houston engineering professor, has been recognized by the National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to industrial-scale advanced manufacturing processes for high-temperature superconductor wires. His work has transformed the energy industry and modernized electric grids, strengthening e...
Scientists have developed a method to perform quantum operations between logical qubits while correcting for potential errors. The 'lattice surgery' technique involves splitting and merging surface-code squares to entangle two logical qubits, allowing for fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Three Illinois Tech engineers recognized for their contributions to sustainable wireless communication and networking. Boris Pervan also received an award for his work on satellite navigation integrity. Thomas Wong honored for his research in high-frequency electronics and materials characterization.
Physicists have developed a new terahertz microscope that allows them to observe quantum vibrations in superconducting materials for the first time. The microscope enables researchers to study properties that could lead to room-temperature superconductors and identify materials that emit and receive terahertz radiation.
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new design method for optimizing rolling contact joints in robots, which can lead to better grippers, assistive devices, and more efficient robotic movement. The optimized joints performed spectacularly, correcting misalignment by 99% in knee-assist devices.
Researchers at UC Irvine developed a multimodal bioelectronic wrist-worn device to track molecular stress biomarkers alongside physiological stress indicators. The device provides an accurate picture of how stress is experienced by humans, addressing a critical healthcare gap.
Researchers at Waseda University have developed an integrated smart contact lens that enables real-time intraocular pressure monitoring for early glaucoma diagnosis. The device leverages parity-time symmetry for ultra-sensitive wireless detection, increasing sensitivity by a factor of 183.
A nanostructure composed of silver and an atomically thin semiconductor layer can be turned into an ultrafast switching mirror device, displaying properties of both light and matter. This discovery could lead to dramatically increased information transmission rates in optical data processing.
Researchers at MIT have developed a faster and more energy-efficient method for cooling trapped ions using photonic chips. This approach achieved cooling to about 10 times below the limit of standard laser cooling, opening up new possibilities for quantum computing systems with greater efficiency and stability.
Engineers have developed a device that can generate surface acoustic wave phonon lasers, enabling the creation of sophisticated chips in cellphones and other wireless devices. This technology could lead to smaller, higher-performance, and lower-power wireless devices like cell phones.