Engineering

Amount is second-highest ever, reflecting strong support for campus mission

Applications for strong and lightweight materials range from aviation to medical implants

Inspired by a ruby beam of light, the Beckman Laser Institute co-founder changed science, medicine – and UCI

Biosensor continuously tracks pulse and wirelessly communicates with nearby devices

Program supports research by assistant professors

Competition challenges engineers to design and build net-zero carbon energy buildings

New techniques to measure coastal topography will improve understanding of flood risk

Alon Gorodetsky’s lab creates wrappable substance with amazing insulation properties – and potential commercial use

Research will benefit design of future electronic and thermoelectric technologies

Practice viewed as an important tool to prevent out-of-control wildfires