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March 14, 2025
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RIT recognizes faculty-researchers for innovative projects and funding milestones
Researchers who contributed to RIT receiving nearly $103 million in sponsored research awards during the past fiscal year, including 10 faculty members who reached or surpassed $1 million this past fiscal year, were inducted into the yearly classes of PI Millionaires. -
February 24, 2025
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Researchers explore how mechanical signals influence viral infections in lungs
The process combines virology and mechanobiology, two distinct areas of study that had not been explored at the same time but might prove to be a way to better understand disease progressions to intervene earlier and improve patient outcomes.
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February 20, 2025
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Engineering faculty receives DARPA Young Faculty Award honors
Jairo Diaz Amaya, assistant professor of chemical engineering was honored with a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award for his work conducting fundamental research in the fabrication and self-assembly of colloids—key elements of soft matter.
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February 14, 2025
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Carrying coach’s lacrosse lessons into life
Jake Coon has turned RIT men’s lacrosse into a national powerhouse. Coon, though, prefers to talk about the 15 classes of leaders he helped shape and the assistant coaches who worked with him to build a top-notch program. He has built a community that is there for his players long after they graduate.
Featured Work
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RIT Research Minute: Soft Matter Signaling
Jairo Diaz Amaya Professor Jairo Diaz and his research team are experimenting with soft matter to create new materials for the future. Learn how they’re changing the internal structure of tiny microscopic droplets to...
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A Breakthrough in Cell and Virus Analysis: How Electric Fields are Transforming Biomedical Research
Alaleh Vaghef-Koodehi, Blanca H. Lapizco-Encinas In biology and medicine, the ability to rapidly analyze and separate micron- and nano-sized particles, such as bacterial cells and viruses, is crucial. This article delves into a cutting-edge field...
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RIT Research Minute: DNA Computing
Amlan Ganguly DNA molecules and computing? RIT computer engineering department head, Amlan Ganguly and his research team are working to change DNA for more sustainable and effective computing.
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From Lab to Life: Transforming Medicine with Organ-on-Chip Technology
Mehran Mansouri Organ-on-chip technology is a breakthrough in developing new medicines.
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RIT Research Minute: Photonic Microchips
Stefan Preble Professor Stefan Preble and his research team are developing the next generation of photonic chips to improve fields like quantum computing and health care.
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Unlocking the Future of Compressor Maintenance with Condition Monitoring
This research focuses on improving the efficiency and accuracy of condition monitoring in reciprocating compressors, specifically targeting valve health using advanced data analysis and machine...
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