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The Department of Biomedical Engineering will focus on biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
May 02, 2024
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has created a Department of Biomedical Engineering that will focus on biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics.
Dr. Sarah Du has been a faculty member with the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµsince 2014.
August 03, 2023
Dr. Sarah Du has been a faculty member with the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµsince 2014. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering and the co-director...
The soft robotic glove integrates five actuators into a single wearable device that conforms to the user's hand. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
June 29, 2023
Using AI, Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind soft robotic exoskeleton glove that "feels." The new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering fine finger movements.
‘NEW HORIZONS IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS’ AWARDEES
March 31, 2023
In recognition of the quality of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research at FAU, the university launched the "New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)" Pilot Funding Program.
Researchers have developed a novel wearable device conveniently worn around the waist that measures all of the physiological parameters associated with heart failure in real time around the clock.
December 12, 2022
The technology will empower amputees to maximize their individual potential for controlling the full dexterity of artificial hands.
October 26, 2022
Most people use their hands seamlessly to perform daily tasks and more complex tasks like playing a musical instrument. But for more than 1.6 million Americans and millions worldwide who have suffered the loss of a limb,...
Sarah E. Du, Ph.D., senior author and an associate professor in FAU’s Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
September 26, 2022
Placental malaria as a consequence of Plasmodium falciparum infections can lead to severe complications for both mother and child. Each year, placental malaria causes nearly 200,000 newborn deaths, mainly due to low birth...
Waseem Asghar, Ph.D., senior author and an associate professor (on the left); and Sandhya Sharma, Ph.D., in the Asghar Laboratory. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
August 03, 2022
Researchers have developed a portable microfluidic platform that rapidly and accurately detects Hepatitis C infection without the need for trained technicians, expensive equipment or a laboratory.
Out of about 100 million sperm, only a few hundred make it to the fallopian tubes.
March 31, 2022
The female genital tract can be a hostile environment for conception. Out of about 100 million sperm, only a few hundred make it to the fallopian tubes. Guided by a directional movement called rheotaxis, sperm cells swim...
Erik Engeberg, Ph.D., (seated) senior author, pictured with the dexterous artificial hand used for the study. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
February 11, 2022
Researchers from Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµâ€™s College of Engineering and Computer Science in collaboration with FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science investigated whether people could precisely control the grip...