Over three dozen UCLA faculty listed among world’s most influential researchers
The faculty members have published research that is cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
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UCLA: A Space Odyssey
Since 1963, eight Bruins have flown into space. Today, UCLA scientists are creating a new constellation of Bruin brilliance.
Time picks UCLA Engineering climate solution as one of 2023’s top inventions
The technology leverages seawater to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while producing green hydrogen.
UCLA-led climate projects receive $7.5 million in state-funded grants from UC
Efforts will aim to boost EV use, energy storage, firefighter safety and the well-being of migrant workers.
Alissa Park named dean of UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
An expert on carbon capture and conversion technology, she is currently chair of earth and environmental engineering at Columbia University.
Fulfilling a family tradition but blazing her own trail
Morolake Omoya is the first Black UCLA student to earn three degrees in civil and environmental engineering.
UCLA honors 3 professors whose research has benefited society
Yousef Bozorgnia, Sharon Dolovich and Aaron Littman will receive Public Impact Research Awards at a June 2 ceremony.
Pri Narang and Sergio Carbajo look to advance quantum science for next-gen sensors
The UCLA professors envision making a big impact with tiny particles.
Growing impact: UCLA reports gains 1 year into comprehensive sustainability plan
An array of new initiatives has further embedded responsible stewardship into the campus’s operations, education and research, and community engagement.
A Victorian-era computer pioneer gets to speak for herself
Ada Lovelace published the first description of a computer program; a UCLA doctoral student is using AI to reveal her forgotten story.
ARTEMIS – UCLA’s most advanced humanoid robot – gets ready for action
The machine, developed by a robotics lab at UCLA Engineering, will take part in an international competition in July.
Watch: Dennis Hong rolls out his robot posse
The UCLA roboticist unveils his latest crop of creatures in a TEDx talk and takes one for a stroll on campus.
UCLA Engineering online master’s program ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report
The program has awarded nearly 1,400 degrees since its inception in 2007.
UCLA-led research could lead to more durable solar cells
Using enhanced halide perovskite in place of silicon could produce less expensive devices that stand up better to light and heat.
Go ahead: Tell Gaurav Sant his ideas won’t work
The UCLA engineering professor and colleagues take approaches to mitigating climate change that are considered unlikely by some.
UCLA Engineering dedicates Boelter Hall penthouse in memory of William Klug
Family and friends, former colleagues and students, and campus leaders came together to pay tribute to Klug, who was killed in 2016.
Nearly 40 UCLA scholars are among the most highly cited researchers in their fields
The annual list compiled by Clarivate identifies scholars whose work has been referenced most often in studies published by other researchers.
Privacy-preserving camera captures only the objects you want
The technology, built by UCLA engineers using artificial intelligence, can instantly highlight certain elements of a photo while blotting others out.
Remote heart rate sensors can be biased against darker skin. A UCLA team offers a solution
By combining two technologies, camera and radar, researchers boosted accuracy across a diverse range of skin tones.
How a UCLA team smashed government targets for hydrogen fuel cell performance
By wrapping platinum-alloy crystals in tiny graphene “nanopockets,” scientists generated far more catalytic activity and power than expected.
Bridging the gap: How engineering alumna Julie Allen brought L.A.’s new 6th Street Viaduct to life
Allen, who graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering in 1992, was the project manager for downtown’s newest gem.