Putting on the heat
05/31/24 — Viruses can generate electricity when exposed to heat, which may lead to next-gen biosensors and diagnostic tools.
Bioengineering
So to speak
05/31/24 — Researchers have identified parallels between bats and humans in the parts of the brain related to vocalizations.
Berkeley’s ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship combats climate change
05/30/24 — UC Berkeley faculty are fast-tracking the development of new and creative climate solutions
Five engineering professors among 2024 Spark Award winners
05/22/24 — Bakar Fellows Program: Recipients embody the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines UC Berkeley’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub: Berkeley’s new home for climate innovation
05/16/24 — New incubator on the west side of campus will provide resources and support to entrepreneurs in renewable energy and clean technology
Teresa Head-Gordon named recipient of the Humboldt Research Award
05/01/24 — College of Chemistry: Berkeley professor honored for groundbreaking discoveries and insights in chemistry, bioengineering, and chemical and biomolecular engineering
Tiny sensor aims to monitor tumors in real time
04/19/24 — IEEE Spectrum: Novel device could potentially provide a better alternative to biopsies
It’s hearty, it’s meaty, it’s mold
03/14/24 — Berkeley Lab: Bioengineers are hacking the genome of fungi for smart foods of the future
What bats can teach us about the evolution of human speech
02/29/24 — Study shows how bats may be ideal candidates for understanding human speech development and pathology
Researchers make advances toward more effective IBD therapies
02/01/24 — New regenerative medicine technique may repair and protect the colon
Two UC Berkeley engineers elected to the National Academy of Inventors
12/12/23 — Ashok Gadgil and Boris Rubinsky receive highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors
The greening of jeans
11/06/23 — Huue, a company co-founded by alum Tammy Hsu, uses biotechnology to create environmentally friendly dyes for denim.
A cool way to save coral
11/06/23 — Technology developed by Berkeley engineers has been used to cryopreserve and revive entire coral fragments.
Researchers demonstrate new 3D printing technique for quantum sensors
10/31/23 — Innovation may lead to novel applications in precision measurement, biological imaging and environmental monitoring
Eight students honored as Siebel Scholars
10/11/23 — Siebel Scholars Foundation announces class of 2024 that will receive $35,000 grants to fund last year of study
Berkeley alum creating a greener future for bluejeans
09/28/23 — Tammy Hsu (Ph.D.’19 BioE) uses her engineering know-how to develop eco-friendly denim dye
Researchers demonstrate heat-induced pyroelectricity in viruses
09/25/23 — Discovery may pave the way for new bio-inspired devices
Iain Clark selected as Innovation Investigator by Arc Institute
09/20/23 — Berkeley Engineering professor awarded $1M to pursue “curiosity-driven” research
Three Berkeley Engineering professors selected for Bakar Fellows Spark Awards
08/31/23 Berkeley News — Awards will provide support for innovative research in cryptography, robotics and medicine
Bat study reveals how the brain is wired for collective behavior
08/30/23 Berkeley News — Berkeley News: Berkeley engineers find that the same neurons that help bats navigate through space may also help them navigate collective social environments