News by Topic: Faculty

Euronews interviews Matthew Wright, professor and chair of computing security, about audio deepfake scams and how people can protect themselves.

Essay by Mishkat Bhattacharya, professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, published by The Conversation.

Researchers at RIT are investigating the combined physical effects of heat, chemical reactions, and seismic activity on concrete lining structures used to dispose of nuclear waste. Results from the work could improve nuclear waste infrastructure designs, better long-term safety management, and refine strategies to meet climate change targets.

WHEC-TV talks to Anthony Jimenez, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, about his research on the effect of COVID on healthcare workers.

WROC-TV talks to Daniel Worden, associate professor in the School of Art, and Frances Andreu, digital initiatives librarian, about the Rochester Indie Comic Expo.

WHAM-TV talks to Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer of computing security, about an emailed bomb threat to the Hilton Central School District.

Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.

RIT faculty members, who led research initiatives as principal investigators, were honored at a reception on March 21 to celebrate the individuals who helped the university reach record awards surpassing $92 million and place among the top private research universities in the country.

RIT recently acquired Vanguard Automation’s SONATA 1000 3D-nanoprinter, a next-generation technology for advanced photonic packaging and integration. The new equipment will advance how the university is solving the challenges of building and using photonic integrated circuit chips, lasers, and optical fibers.

Representatives from RIT’s campuses in the U.S., China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo recently gathered in Dubai to increase communication and collaboration around RIT’s academic policies and shared governance model.

Essay by Michael Lam, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, published by The Conversation.

Spectrum News highlights the Hot Wheelz solar vehicle team as part of a feature on engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Kate Gleason.