Manufacturing in microgravity
11/20/24 — Berkeley researchers sent their 3D printing technology to space as part of the Virgin Galactic 07 mission.
Mechanical engineering
Burning questions
11/20/24 — A new wildfire simulation model sheds light on how fires spread through communities in the wildland-urban interface.
A shark of inspiration
11/20/24 — A textured surface designed to mimic shark skin can reduce drag and mitigate noise on underwater sonar systems.
New model sheds light on how wildfires spread through communities
09/16/24 — Insights could lead to more effective mitigation that saves lives and property
Berkeley researchers send 3D printer into space
07/02/24 — SpaceCAL tests the limits of additive manufacturing on Virgin Galactic 07 mission
Cool it down
05/31/24 — How groundbreaking freezing technologies can protect food, organs — and even the planet
Three professors elected to NAE
05/31/24 — Arpad Horvath, Ravi Prasher and Ion Stoica — as well as nine Berkeley Engineering alums — were inducted by the organization.
Ready to roll
05/31/24 — Advanced navigation for spherical robots like BB-8 may be possible thanks to new insights into holonomy.
Q+A on solar sails
05/31/24 — The BLISS project aims to create a fleet of miniaturized, autonomous spacecraft for exploring asteroids and comets.
Researchers design soft actuators that mimic ‘bone-in-flesh’ structure of human limbs
05/28/24 — Devices exhibit ultrafast performance, extreme impact resistance — and can be easily fabricated in under an hour
Berkeley engineer Lilly Etzenbach among 2024 University Medal finalists
05/07/24 — Forced into COVID-era isolation, this year’s finalists embraced resilience, compassion
UC Berkeley innovators featured in ‘Pathways to Invention’ film
04/26/24 — Special to debut in May on PBS stations and streaming apps
Ravi Prasher and Sayeef Salahuddin elected lifetime fellows of AAAS
04/18/24 — Honorees are among six UC Berkeley researchers recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements
Bioinspired design reduces drag and noise production for towed sonar arrays
04/01/24 — Textured surface mimics shark skin to make underwater instruments more effective and environmentally friendly
Researchers explore the phenomenon of holonomy
02/13/24 — New insights may advance motion and path planning for spherical robots
Three UC Berkeley professors named to NAE
02/06/24 — The election of Arpad Horvath, Ravi Prasher and Ion Stoica to the National Academy of Engineering brings the number of engineering faculty members in the NAE to 75
Small solar sails could be the next ‘giant leap’ for interplanetary space exploration
01/10/24 — Researchers aim to create a fleet of low-cost, autonomous spacecraft propelled by light particles
Human-sized robot taught itself to walk and balance, then strolled Berkeley’s streets
12/19/23 — SFGATE: Berkeley researchers used billions of simulations and reinforcement learning to teach the robot how to move
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
‘Boys in the Boat’ movie — and unique campus class — spark pride in Cal’s rowing history
12/05/23 — Mechanical engineering professor Oliver O’Reilly’s seminar is a "Tour de Cal Rowing"