UC Davis researchers are working with the dairy industry to transform cheese byproducts into biodegradable plastics for packaging and other products. The team aims to lower production costs, reduce processing waste and create new sources of revenue for dairy farmers.
For the first-ever UC Dialogue Fellows, Amir Saeidi, assistant professor of teaching in materials science and engineering, will help students navigate disagreements to strengthen teamwork and prepare them for professional practice.
The innovative technology developed by researchers at the UC Davis National Center for Interventional Biophotonic Technologies reveals coronary plaque structure and biochemistry in real time.
Ali Moghimi, associate professor of teaching in biological and agricultural engineering at UC Davis, has been honored for his support of student success with an Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award from NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising.
Sabyasachi Sen, professor and chair of materials science and engineering at UC Davis, is the 2026 recipient of the American Ceramic Society’s George W. Morey Award, which celebrates outstanding, original contributions to glass science and technology.
The UC Davis professor of biomedical engineering and surgery has been elected to the 2026 class of Biomedical Engineering Society Fellows. The honor is reserved for members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and have made significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering and the BMES community.
Nick Pant joins UC Davis as a new assistant professor of materials science and engineering. He will use computational tools to understand materials at the atomic scale and find new ways to improve the electronic devices that rely on them.
A soft actuator and flexible wings allow a butterfly-sized flying robot co-developed by UC Davis engineer Wenzhong Yan to recover from collisions and crushing, bringing resilient micro-aerial vehicles closer to operating outside the laboratory.
Practicing wellness can sometimes feel like extra homework. With support from the NSF, UC Davis educator Susan Gentry will investigate how students approach self-care and whether bringing wellness exercises into the classroom can help.
The professor of biomedical engineering and surgery will advance collaboration among engineering students, clinicians and industry professionals for the M.Eng. in Medical Device Development, a nine-month degree integrating hands-on prototyping experience with clinical immersion and entrepreneurship coursework.
