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AI & Infrared Technology Making Bridge Inspections Safer & Faster
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (658+ words) AI & Infrared Technology Making Bridge Inspections Safer & Faster'University of Central Florida The research teams of Laurene Tetard, professor of physics at UCF, and Richard Blair, researcher professor at UCF's Florida Space Institute, have discovered how to produce strong micro and…...
UCF Researcher Creates Color-Changing, Tunable Photonic Material Inspired by Nature
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (487+ words) A new technology developed by Professor Debashis Chanda allows materials to change color on demand, with potential applications in camouflage, textiles, thermal sensing, reconfigurable displays and more. By UCF | January 20, 2026 Debashis Chanda's method mimics how animals like octopuses use nanoscale…...
UCF’s New $4M Electron Microscope Expands Research Access Across Campus, Industry
2+ week, 4+ day ago (285+ words) The new transmission electron microscope will serve as a shared university resource and strengthen partnerships with Florida's high-tech industries. The instrument will be housed in UCF's AMPAC Materials Characterization Facility (MCF), directed by Professor Jiyu Fang, and will operate as…...
UCF Computer Science Professor Named Fellow of Preeminent Computing Organization
3+ week, 4+ day ago (358+ words) Yan Solihin, director of UCF's Cyber Security and Privacy Cluster, has been named a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery for his pioneering work in computer architecture. By Marisa Ramiccio | February 24, 2026 After decades of pushing the boundaries of how…...
Research in 60 Seconds: Using Smart Tiny Bubbles to Treat Heart Disease
3+ week, 4+ day ago (261+ words) Professor Dinender Singla's research examines ways to improve outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide and a major strain on healthcare systems. By Nicole Dudenhoefer '17 | Video by UCF Social | February 24, 2026 Whether it's solving the world's…...
UCF Alums Are Twin Pillars of Support for UCF Cybersecurity Competition Teams
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (799+ words) What started as competition has become a lifelong commitment as Martin "20 "22MS and Michael Roberts "19 "21MS help shape what"s next for Hack@UCF. By Bel Huston | February 5, 2026 They learned to defend networks under pressure " then took that mindset into the real…...
Could AI Lead to The Fountain of Youth?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1038+ words) UCF computer scientist Yu Tian wants to discover real solutions for longer, healthier lifespans, and the team he directs in the AI and Imaging in Medicine (AIM) lab might not be far off from doing exactly that. By Robert Stephens…...
Philosophy Faculty Lead Ethical Conversations Surrounding AI
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) As artificial intelligence reshapes society, UCF's Department of Philosophy is examining its ethical implications and exploring how technology intersects with human values, creativity and identity. By Anna Reed | September 8, 2025 Department Chair and Professor of Philosophy Nancy Stanlick emphasizes that understanding…...
Limbitless Solutions’ Gamified Training Empowers Patients to Master Prostheses and Specialized Wheelchairs
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (1646+ words) New findings by UCF researchers show great promise in using video games tailored to help accessible technology users learn about their new medical devices and feel comfortable with them. By Eddy Duryea "13 | August 15, 2025 Limbitless Solutions continues to reach the next…...
UCF Researchers Initiate Effort to Make a Global Impact Through Industrial Engineering
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (603+ words) The new study outlines key areas where industrial engineering can address global challenges, while serving as a roadmap for future development and collaboration. By Bel Huston | September 11, 2025 A landmark paper that shares sweeping recommendations for how the industrial engineering profession…...