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December 11, 2024
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University researcher leads quantum computing project to improve electrical grid systems
Yan, an assistant professor of electrical engineering in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering, is leading a research team developing advanced optimization models and methods to manage complexities of operating the modern electrical grid through quantum computing.
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December 9, 2024
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Distinguished Alumni Award winners named for 2024-2025
CEOs, Chief Financial Officers, and Chief Technology Officers are among the 12 RIT alumni honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards for the 2024-2025 year.
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December 9, 2024
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Carrying coach’s lacrosse lessons into life
Jake Coon has turned RIT men’s lacrosse into a national powerhouse. Coon, though, prefers to talk about the 15 classes of leaders he helped shape and the assistant coaches who worked with him to build a top-notch program. He has built a community that is there for his players long after they graduate.
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December 2, 2024
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Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity
An essay by Blanca Lapizco-Encinas, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, published by The Conversation.
Featured Work
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From Lab to Life: Transforming Medicine with Organ-on-Chip Technology
Mehran Mansouri Organ-on-chip technology is a breakthrough in developing new medicines.
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RIT Research Minute: Photonic Microchips
Professor Stefan Preble and his research team are developing the next generation of photonic chips to improve fields like quantum computing and health care.
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Unlocking the Future of Compressor Maintenance with Condition Monitoring
This research focuses on improving the efficiency and accuracy of condition monitoring in reciprocating compressors, specifically targeting valve health using advanced data analysis and machine...
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Paving the Way for Sustainable Lubrication Solutions in Industry
This research develops sustainable, renewable lubricants to reduce friction, wear, and energy loss in industrial systems.
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Revolutionizing Heat Dissipation for Data Centers
This research introduces a novel boiling chamber design that enhances liquid cooling efficiency for high-performance processors in data centers, improving heat dissipation and maintaining optimal...
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A Novel Breast Cancer Detection Tool Powered by Inverse Heat Transfer Modeling
Carlos Gutierrez Effective treatment of breast cancer relies heavily on early detection. Routine annual mammography is a widely accepted screening technique that has resulted in significantly improving the survival...
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