UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences News

New study probes macrophages’ role in developing pulmonary fibrosis
These white blood cells promote scar tissue formation, but certain drugs, such as pirfenidone, may stop this from happening.

UB awarded $1.25 million grant to create clean energy research hub — Google 翻訳
The project, supported by Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, will tap UB’s expertise in materials science, advanced manufacturing, AI and more.

Copprium moves its copper ink tech closer to marketplace with UB’s guidance
The conductive ink startup was spun out from university’s Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships office.

To capture methane emissions, scientists create nanoshell catalysts — Google 翻訳
The catalysts can be used for dry reforming, an industrial process that turns greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.

UB senior receives Gates Cambridge Scholarship — Google 翻訳
A native of Johnstown, New York, Sydney Swedick will receive a full scholarship to attend the University of Cambridge.

UB, partners awarded $2.8 million semiconductor research grant to improve nation’s power grid
The project, funded by the Department of Energy, aims to help prevent blackouts, make electricity delivery more efficient.

UB engineering professor lands $1.5 million grant to create clean hydrogen — Google 翻訳
Haiqing Lin and his team of researchers were recently awarded $1.5 million for a two-year-long project that is scheduled to begin on April 1.

UB-led team awarded $750,000 NSF grant to study wildfire inequities — Google 翻訳
Project addresses emergency management disparities between wealthy, low-income groups.

UB TCIE secures $300,000 to support offshore wind industry in New York State — Google 翻訳
The award, from the state’s Offshore Wind Training Institute, will help boost awareness in renewable energy supply chain careers.

Study: ‘Hexaplex’ vaccine aims to boost flu protection
Tests show the recombinant vaccine outperforming existing vaccines in some areas.