Top Locations for Ocean Energy Production Worldwide Revealed
A unique FAU engineering study is the first to evaluate the best locations for ocean current energy production globally based on actual data and there's great news for Florida's East coast and South Africa.
Headways and Hurdles: How AI is Shaping the Future of Medicine
FAU engineering and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have identified current shortcomings of AI in health care and explored its potential to provide a roadmap for future advancements.
E. Du, Ph.D., Named Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors
E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.
FAU Engineering Gets Micro-CT Scanning System to Transform Research
With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, FAU has acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.
Inaugural Winners of Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced
FAU's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has announced the inaugural winners of its Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
FAU Engineers Design New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic Ice Melt
A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.
FAU Engineering Develops New Weapon Against Harmful Algal Blooms
FAU engineering researchers have created a breakthrough in water treatment using algae-based adsorbents to pull harmful phosphorous from water, which could serve as a key tool for managing nutrient pollution.
AI Predicts COVID-19 Risks, Severity, Treatment in Hospital Patients
FAU researchers and collaborators used an AI-driven decision support system to predict the need for ICU, IMCU and mechanical ventilation in patients admitted to a South Florida hospital with COVID-19.
Study Uses AI to Interpret American Sign Language in Real-time
A first-of-its-kind FAU engineering study is breaking barriers by accurately capturing complex hand gestures in sign language using computer vision.
FAU Engineering Wins Esteemed JFM 'Emerging Scholar Best Paper Prize'
FAU engineering researchers have won the Journal of Fluid Mechanics' 2023 "Emerging Scholar Best Paper" award, which was selected from among nearly 400 eligible papers published in the journal.