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World with ocean around it
March 17, 2025
A unique FAU engineering study is the first to evaluate the best locations for ocean current energy production globally based on actual data and there's great news for Florida's East coast and South Africa.
Photo of lab coat
March 10, 2025
FAU engineering and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have identified current shortcomings of AI in health care and explored its potential to provide a roadmap for future advancements.
E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
March 04, 2025
E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.
Micro-CT scanning is crucial in research as it enables non-destructive, high-resolution imaging of internal structures, providing detailed 3D views of materials, biological tissues and systems. (Photo credit: Micro Photonics, Inc.)
February 25, 2025
With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, FAU has acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.
Arctic ice
February 10, 2025
A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.
Researchers will combine the undulating propulsion of the robotic school of fish with state-of-the-art software-programmable multi-function underwater wireless sensing and communications.
November 12, 2024
A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.
Philippe Breton (on team OMER with ÉTS)
October 02, 2024
The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University is proud to announce that the Human-Powered Submarine (HPS) Team, from the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering, has secured second...
The Florida Atlantic College of Engineering and Computer Science (COECS) Human-Powered Submarine (HPS)
July 15, 2024
The Florida Atlantic College of Engineering and Computer Science (COECS) Human-Powered Submarine (HPS) team from the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering recently placed second overall at the 2024 European International...
(From left): Michael R. Dobbs, M.D.; Ann Wood; and Curtis Whitehair, M.D., interim dean, FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
May 17, 2024
The summit brought together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest research and advancements in the study of amyloid-related diseases.
A novel biohybrid neuro-prosthetic research platform will help to refine control of artificial hands and lead to a better understanding of the complex sensation of touch.
May 15, 2024
FAU engineering researchers have developed a novel biohybrid neuro-prosthetic research platform to refine control of artificial hands and lead to a better understanding of the complex sensation of touch.