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Ning Dai elected chair for Gordon Research Conference on Water Disinfection, Byproducts and Health Ning Dai, associate professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, was elected vice chair for the 2025 Gordon Research Conference (GRC): Water Disinfection, Byproducts and Health, and will chair this GRC in 2027.

Congratulations to #UBCSEE associate professor Ning Dai on being elected chair for the 2027 Gordon Research Conference (GRC): Water Disinfection, Byproducts, and Health! 👏

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Learning, leading and giving back UB undergrad Maha Mir is finding confidence and community through helping others feel at home at UB.

From Zimbabwe to Buffalo, #UBSEAS student Maha Mir is embracing every opportunity to learn, lead and give back. 🤘

"So many parts of #UBuffalo are filled with people who have big hearts,” Mir says. 💙🤍

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#UBSEAS is working with ITS-NY to bring the Connecting the Region: Inaugural ITS-NY Western NY Technical Conference to #UBUFFALO on Nov. 13.

The day will include discussions on the latest projects and technical advances in WNY and a tour of UB's TRAVL lab.
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Grants support $2.75 million effort to develop advanced recycling technologies Projects include creating new uses for discarded tires, and establishing a testbed for advanced sorting technologies.

#UBSEAS researchers are leading a $2.75 million effort to advance recycling technologies and support a more sustainable, circular economy. ♻️👏

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SEAS transportation participates in the anniversary of Mcity Test Facility Faculty from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) helped to celebrate the founding of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and the 10th anniversary of the Mcity Test Facility on October 2 and 3, 2025. 

Last month, #UBSEAS faculty helped celebrate the founding of the @umich.edu Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and the 10th anniversary of the Mcity Test Facility! 🎉

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Chatbots for good 💬 A #UBuffalo expert is redefining chatbots by using conversational #AI to build trust, improve care and strengthen human connection. Hear more in the latest Driven to Discover podcast. ▶️ www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/Driven...

Momentum builds for UB’s Entry-Level Manufacturing Technician program The effort is strengthening WNY’s advanced manufacturing workforce pipeline.

Momentum is building for #UBuffalo's Entry-Level Manufacturing Technician (EMT) program 💪

Led by @UBTCIE, the program is preparing WNY for careers in advanced manufacturing while helping local companies build a robust talent pipeline.

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Student Yashom Dighe guides Yubie into the culvert using the autonomy software he and Yash Turkar developed.

Yubie makes his way through the culvert.

Karthik Dantu, center and pointing, speaks to students and Erie County engineers.

Meet Yubie, #UBSEAS's very own robot dog with a nose for innovation!

In partnership with the New York State Canal Corporation, Yubie is helping engineers inspect aging culverts beneath the Erie Canal to detect cracks, leaks, and other defects.

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Engineering professor emphasizes importance of social and economic buy-in for renewable energy Sayanti Mukherjee wins award from Department of Energy for project addressing challenges of switching from fossil fuels.

Congratulations to #UBISE assistant professor Sayanti Mukerjee and PhD student Poulomee Roy on receiving the Science Synthesis Prize from @ENERGY for their project addressing the complexities of renewable energy integration! 👏

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NIH F31 Fellowship Awarded to Laura Sherwood LAURA SHERWOOD (Stelios Andreadis group) was awarded the prestigious Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31) from the National Institutes of Health. 

Congratulations to Laura Sherwood, #UBCBE PhD candidate in the Stelios Andreadis research group, on being awarded the prestigious Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31) from the National Institutes of Health! 🎉

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Graphic of Clothing with text, "SEAS Pride"

#UBSEAS online store is now LIVE! 🤘

Shipping costs are down 50% from last year!

Orders must be placed by November 10th, and will be shipped to your address in early December.

Browse the store: ubseas.info/4o7hdGt

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MAE faculty and PhD student earn ASME best paper award Mostafa Nouh and Mohamed Mousa have received the ASME's 2025 Best Paper in Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Control Award.

Congratulations to #UBMAE professor Mostafa Nouh and PhD student Mohamed Mousa on receiving the 2025 Best Paper in Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Control Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers! 👏

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Ryan St. Pierre (right) with the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering, working with a student in a research lab in Furnas Hall photographed in January 2024. St. Pierre is the principal investigator for the Robot Form and Function Lab.

Thinking about grad school? Now's the time!

#UBSEAS is waiving application fees for all 42 of our graduate and professional programs from Oct. 20 – Nov. 3 🤘

Apply to your program for free ➡️ ubseas.info/4njjsVY

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David Kofke receives prestigious AIChE honor for contributions in molecular modeling David A. Kofke has received the AIChE's William H. Walker Award for Excellence in Contributions to Chemical Engineering Literature.

Congrats to #UBCBE SUNY Distinguished Professor David A. Kofke on receiving the William H. Walker Award for Excellence in Contributions to Chemical Engineering Literature from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)! 👏

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UB IDEA Center receives nearly $5 million federal grant to continue pioneering work in universal design The center’s previous RERC work included developments to improve access to public transportation for people with disabilities, as well as a first-of-its-kind program called innovative solutions for universal design.

The #UBuffalo Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) has received a five-year, $4.85 million grant from @ACLgov to continue its pioneering work in advancing principles of universal design! 👏

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Haiqing Lin earns AIChE award for research and educational impact Haiqing Lin received the 2025 AIChE Institute Award for Excellence in Industrial Gases Technology. 

Congrats to #UBCBE professor Haiqing Lin on receiving the 2025 AIChE Institute Award for Excellence in Industrial Gases Technology!

This honor recognizes Lin's work in membrane tech that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promotes clean energy.

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CSEE attends the 19th World Conference on Seismic Isolation Students and faculty from the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering participated in the 19th World Conference on Seismic Isolation (19WCSI), Energy Dissipation and Active Vibration Control of Structures that was held at the University of California (UC), Berkeley from September 15 to 19, 2025. 

Last month, #UBCSEE students and faculty headed to @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social for the 19th World Conference on Seismic Isolation, sharing research on cutting-edge seismic protection systems and infrastructure safety.

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This Medical Device Can Extend People's Lives (And Was Invented Entirely By Accident) - SlashGear A total accident led to the discovery of a medical device that's helped extend people's lives and get a vital organ back on track. Here's how it happened.

In the late 1950s, #UBEE faculty member Wilson Greatbatch was building a device to record heartbeats when he accidentally invented the first pacemaker.

Read the full story from Slash Gear to learn how: ubseas.info/4nLI5M8

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Negar Elhami-Khorasani

Congratulations to Negar Elhami-Khorasani 🎉 🎉 The #UBCSEE associate professor received the 2025 Magnusson Early Career Award from the International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS).

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Low-angle shot of a University at Buffalo banner against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, framed by tree branches and the sun's rays. The UB logo is visible on the banner.

Outdoor view of Bonner Hall with fall foliage. A white car is parked nearby, with benches and trees scattered around the building. A person walks in the background.

Autumn scene of Davis Hall at UB. Trees with yellow leaves frame a modern building. People walk nearby. Building has horizontal lines. The sky is bright.

Close-up shot of a tree branch with leaves, some green and some red, against the backdrop of Bell Hall. The sky appears bright in the distance.

Fall at #UBuffalo 🍂🎃🍁

We hope everyone enjoys their well-deserved Fall Break! 🤘

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A group of UB alumni, staff, and family, mostly wearing blue UB apparel, pose for a photo under a banner that reads "Engineer's Alley" at this year's Engineers Alley at UB Football. A child holds a blue sign that says "University at Buffalo Alumni".

Three smiling UB SEDS students in matching blue polos pose for a photo behind a blue table showcasing their current projects at this year's Engineers Alley at UB Football.

A UB ASCE student explains a corkboard display at this year's Engineers Alley at UB Football. The board has sections labeled "Mix Design," "Hull Design," "Paddling," and "Construction," connected by red string to photos and notes, including "Most Wanted: 'Crimibull.'"

Five students and faculty from UB's Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences pose for a photo in front of their table at this year's Engineers Alley at UB Football, flashing the "horns up" hand gesture. A small robot lies on the ground in front.

Another successful Engineers Alley in the books! 🤘

We loved celebrating with you all this past weekend! Huge thanks to the #UBSEAS Alumni Association for hosting this special Homecoming tradition 💙🤍

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Headshot of Edward Snell

Congratulations to #UBMDI Professor Edward Snell 🎉 🎉 The internationally recognized biophysicist starts as the Department of Materials Design and Innovation Chair on January 1st.

Learn more about the current and future chairs here: ubseas.info/3WA0LlX

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Amit Goyal serves as guest editor for National Academies’ fall edition of The Bridge magazine The issue, focusing on the Materials Genome Initiative, features summaries and guidance to help accelerate the development of materials.

#UBCBE's Amit Goyal recently served as guest editor for the National Academy of Engineering's fall edition of The Bridge magazine. 👏

This special issue explores the status and future of the Materials Genome Initiative.

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UB engineer Viviana Monje awarded $312,359 grant to create bio-inspired membranes The work, part of larger $2 million effort, will employ AI and other tools to develop eco-friendly membranes for use in medicine, agriculture, industry and other fields.

Supported by a recent National Science Foundation grant, #UBCBE assistant professor Viviana Monje is advancing sustainable innovation through bio-inspired membrane design.

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Two smiling women, one with white sunglasses, pose at the 2024 Engineers Alley tailgate holding cotton candy.

Aerial view of UB's Homecoming tailgate lot in 2024 on a sunny day. White tents are set up on the pavement surrounded by people in blue. In the background are buildings, parking lots, and trees.

A side profile of a man wearing glasses with a blue Victor Bull plushie attached to the side of them. He wears a gray blazer and blue scarf, standing outside at the 2024 Engineers Alley tailgate.

Three smiling alumni stand with the dean at the 2024 Engineers Alley tailgate. From left, Tim Van Oss in a blue 'Buffalo Bulls' hoodie, Jordan Walbesser in a grey jacket and 'UB' hat, Nathaniel Bolt in a 'University at Buffalo' hoodie, and Kemper Lewis in a grey jacket.

Happy Homecoming Weekend, Bulls! We are so excited to see everyone at Engineers Alley tomorrow 💙🤍

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UB, partners awarded $750,000 to advance at-home stroke recovery system The system, called mRehab, pairs a smartphone app with 3D-printed household objects, to help survivors recover better at home.

Over 700,000 Americans experience strokes annually, often leading to long-term motor impairments.

With the help of a recent $750,000 grant from the NIDILRR, researchers from #UBuffalo and @GeorgiaStateU are working to improve that.

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CSEE student awarded September 11th Memorial Fellowship for AI driven transportation solution for system efficiency Megh KC, PhD student studying transportation systems engineering, is accepted into the September 11th Memorial Program by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) for his research...

#UBCSEE PhD student Megh KC has been accepted into @nymtc.bsky.social’s prestigious September 11th Memorial Fellowship for his research on Transit Bus Electrification 👏

Congratulations, Megh! 🎉

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CSEE student awarded the 2025 Chinese-American Professors in Environmental Engineering and Science Virtual Student Poster Competition Chonglin Zhu, a PhD candidate in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, is an award recipient of the Chinese-American Professors of Environmental Engineering and Scien...

Congrats to #UBCSEE PhD candidate Chonglin Zhu for receiving an award in the 2025 Chinese-American Professors in Engineering and Science (CAPEES) Virtual Student Poster Competition! 👏

Her research is on the prediction of virus resistance to disinfection treatment.

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Engineers uncover why tiny particles form clusters in turbulent air Finding could improve predictions for wildfire smoke, extreme rainfall, pharmaceutical development and more.

What causes tiny particles—such as pollutants, cloud droplets and medicine powders—to suddenly form clusters in turbulent air?

A new study from #UBMAE researchers reveals the answer: small, uneven electric charges between particles.

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A portrait of Craig Snoeyink, with the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, in Jarvis Hall in January 2024

Congrats to #UBMAE professor Craig Snoeyink on his acceptance into the inaugural cohort of @sunyofficial.bsky.social's Research Leadership Academy!

This program helps faculty strengthen SUNY's research enterprise by engaging the public, driving innovation, and championing inclusion in STEM fields.