Real research. Real people. Real impact.
Federal funding turns our engineering research into real-world solutions that improve the lives of all people and the planet. 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.
“Without federal funding, we hand over AI dominance to foreign nations.”
Raissa D’Souza, associate dean of research and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and computer science, emphasized the crucial role of federal funding for academic research, particularly in this time of developing artificial intelligence.
Engineering Experts Weigh In
NIH-Funded Research Advances Life-Saving Medical Imaging
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Laura Marcu researches Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging, a technology that distinguishes harmful tissues, such as cancerous tumors and artery plaques, from healthy tissue in real time. Her research directly improves patient care by helping doctors make faster, safer and more precise decisions in the operating room.
Federally Funded Research Improves Prosthetic Technology
Life-changing innovations depend on federal funding. At UC Davis, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Jonathon Schofield brings together engineering and medicine to create and test new prosthetic devices that function like a natural part of the body, helping individuals return to work, school and daily life with confidence.
Federal Funding Supports Quantum Technology for State-of-the-Art Research Breakthroughs
Quantum networks promise to speed up drug discovery and improve cybersecurity. Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Marina Radulaski builds devices to realize quantum networks with support from the National Science Foundation. Without their aid, tangible breakthroughs in quantum technology would be impossible, Radulaski said.
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