U.S. Army Awards $1M Grant to UCF for Development of Semiconductor Light Source The laser device could be used for defense applications and civilian purposes, including room disinfection and water sterilization.
STEM Students Hone Research Skills Through UCF’s Research Experience for Undergraduates Programs UCF’s Center for Research in Computer Vision, led by Professor Mubarak Shah, has the nation’s longest-running REU program, continuously operating for 37 years.
UCF Researcher Develops Lotus-inspired Tech to Convert CO2 to Fuels, Chemicals Nanoscience Associate Professor Yang Yang has designed a nature-inspired filtration and conversion system that extracts carbon dioxide gas from the atmosphere to create fuels and chemicals.
Company Founded by UCF Alumnus Earns Prestigious Air Force Contract to Propel Innovation Helicon Chemical Company was recently awarded a Tactical Funding Increase Contract by the U.S. Air Force for its crucial propellant technologies.
UCF Researcher’s Nanoparticles Serve as Pivotal Delivery Component of Promising Pediatric Cancer Treatment A crucial molecular mixture created at UCF combines with an RNA-targeting therapy to potentially shrink an aggressive class of pediatric brain tumor.
Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water UCF researchers are using gold to develop a novel method to remove toxins from drinking water.
UCF Researchers Lead $1.5M Project to Improve Efficiency of Solar Cells The project is one of 19 selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to fulfill President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
UCF Ranks 21st in U.S. Public Universities for Patents with 57 New Inventions in 2023 This is the 11th year that UCF has ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for patents.
UCF Researcher Develops Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Optimized Drug Delivery The inventions include a nanocomposition to keep ingredients in pharmaceuticals and agrichemicals active longer and a targeted nano-delivery system for combatting plant disease and providing plant nutrients.
Stories of Innovation, Discovery Highlight UCF Research Top 10 News List of 2023 The annual top 10 research news list is based on UCF Today page views and coverage UCF research received by global, national, state and local media.
