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Stavros Vougioukas on the Future of Farm Robotics

  • by California Farm Bureau and College of Engineering Communications
As California's agricultural sector adopts automation to manage costs, labor shortages and production risks, researchers at UC Davis are partnering with them to develop solutions that can make a real difference in the field.

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How Research Funding Solves Real-World Problems
Below, our engineering researchers describe the impact of their work, and the consequences if federal support for this cutting-edge research were reduced or eliminated.
 
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Groundbreaking Imaging Technology Created through Federal Funding

Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering Simon Cherry co-developed the world’s first total-body PET scanner, thanks to support from the National Institutes of Health. With its increased image clarity and low radiation doses, the technology has transformed how doctors diagnose and treat conditions, such as cancer and heart disease. 

Kent Leach
Federal Support of Biomedical Research Invests in Health of Americans, National Economy

Professor of Biomedical Engineering Kent Leach's NIH-funded lab develops biomaterials to help the body heal damaged bone, crucial innovations for the 1 in 2 American adults with a musculoskeletal disorder. In 2034, when seniors will outnumber children in the U.S., these breakthroughs will have significant implications for the national economy. 

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Vladimir Filkov
Federally Funded Open Source Software Project Crucial to World Infrastructure

In a recent Labs to Lives video, Professor of Computer Science Vladimir Filkov details his multidisciplinary NSF-funded initiative, which develops AI algorithms and software analysis tools to help open-source software projects stay on sustainable trajectories. These projects are an integral part of innovation in the digital landscape.  

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‘Jelly Ice’ Is a Weird New Kind of Ice That Never Melts

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An astronaut called a satellite ‘impossible.’ With UC Davis, he’ll help launch it

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TIME Magazine Names UC Davis-Created Tech a Best Invention of 2025
Associate Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering Mason Earles and UC Davis computer science alum Kia Behnia cofounded Scout, a vineyard management software that originated in Earles’ lab. Scout uses artificial intelligence to analyze vintners’ photos and geolocations, creating an interactive map that offers key insights into plant health, yield and performance.
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Alexander Gamero-Garrido Featured on ‘Internet Changemakers’ Podcast
The assistant professor of computer science joins Anand Raje, CTO of Indian Internet Foundation, and Internet Changemakers hosts for a conversation on how data and measurement are shaping a more open, resilient and secure internet for everyone. He emphasizes that data-driven storytelling is key to a more transparent internet.
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Cristina Davis Receives Career Achievement Award
At the 2025 International Association of Breath Research Summit, the professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering was presented with the Anton Amann Award. The award is given to scientists, engineers or physicians who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of breath research.

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