Hyowon Lee, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Samsung to support his work on next generation implantable medical devices. Lee’s research focuses on implantable microdevices for neurological application.

Researchers have demonstrated the high-performance potential of an experimental transistor made of a semiconductor called beta gallium oxide, which could bring new ultra-efficient switches for applications such as the power grid, military ships and aircraft.

Three ECE Professors have been elevated to IEEE Fellow, effective January 2017.

Researchers have discovered a metabolic signature critical for the functioning of "cancer stem cells" that initiate tumor formation. The team also showed how to interfere with this metabolic mechanism in ovarian cancer, inhibiting tumor growth.

Bill Dudley, BSCE ’74, who is vice chairman of Bechtel, a global engineering, procurement and construction firm, was recently named LNG Executive of the Year at the CWC World LNG (liquefied natural gas) Summit in Barcelona, Spain.

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 16) approved the head of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics to a named department head position and new fees for Digital Education programs.