Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have been awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation grant to develop new technologies and workforce training programs to grow plants in low-resource environments both on Earth and in space.
UC Davis researchers have created a miniaturized microscope for real-time, high-resolution imaging of brain activity in mice. The device is a significant step toward revolutionizing how neuroscientists study behavior and perception in the brain.
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Aijun Wang heads a cross-disciplinary team from UC Davis Health, the MIND Institute and UC Berkeley’s Murthy Lab to design and test a potential cure for Dup15q syndrome, a condition linked to autism, epilepsy and severe intellectual disability.
UC Davis engineering students are taking their research to orbit, building an AI-powered digital twin to track satellite battery health. The project blends teamwork, ingenuity and space-tested problem-solving, with applications reaching far beyond Earth.
In a world first, researchers have shown brain-computer interfaces for speech can also enable control of a computer cursor. The research is a significant step forward and points to a future where people with paralysis can gain a level of autonomy previously thought impossible.
A partnership between Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Chen-Nee Chuah and UC Davis Health is turning the Yolo Causeway into an arterial thoroughfare for student learning and innovation in artificial intelligence at the University of California, Davis.
UC Davis engineering researcher Cristina Davis and UC Davis Health scientists used breath analysis to uncover how smoking, vaping and marijuana affect lung inflammation. Their findings reveal unique biological markers for each substance, offering a noninvasive tool to monitor airway health.
UC Davis researchers have developed low-cost, portable sensors to help California communities detect harmful air pollutants. Their goal is to provide real-time data on toxic metals, empowering residents and regulators to identify pollution sources and push for cleaner air.
UC Davis researchers, including Dean of the College of Engineering Richard Corsi, are tackling indoor air quality — an often-overlooked factor in health and productivity. From ventilation strategies to airborne disease transmission, their work is shaping cleaner, healthier indoor spaces in homes, schools and workplaces.
