Research

New Research Points to Improved Nitrogen Management in Almond Production

Researchers at UC Davis are using drone imagery and advanced modeling to track nitrogen levels in almond orchards — a step toward more efficient farming. This approach could help growers optimize fertilizer use, protect water quality and improve sustainability in California agriculture

Advancing Microelectronics for Next-Gen Memory and Computing

Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Yayoi Takamura joins a multi-campus, national lab collaboration to advance microelectronics using antiferromagnetic spintronics. Backed by a $4 million UC grant, the project explores energy-efficient memory and computing technologies that could revolutionize next-generation devices

New Sensors Allow Communities to Analyze Hazardous Air Pollutants

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 Join Internet Society Fellowship

Assistant Professor Alexander Gamero-Garrido and Ph.D. student Nishant Acharya, both of computer science, have been selected for the Internet Society’s Pulse Research Fellowship and Mentorship program. Their work aims to enhance internet resilience by analyzing disruptions to critical network hubs and improving global connectivity.

Targeting Next-Gen Food Systems with AI-Powered Nutrition

Ilias Tagkopoulos, director of the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems at UC Davis, is harnessing AI to revolutionize food and health. From mapping food chemistry to optimizing sustainable production, his research aims to create smarter, healthier and more accessible nutrition for all.