UConn Researchers Uncover Water’s Critical Role in Human Tissue Elasticity
by Sarah Redmond New research from Anna Tarakanova and Metehan Çam offers insight into a decades-long scientific debate about what makes the human body’s tissues stretch and spring back. Every time your heart beats, your lungs expand, or your skin stretches, a remarkable protein called elastin helps your body return to its original shape. But […]
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In the News: Mishu Duduta Discusses Octopus-Inspired Robotics on NPR
Mihai “Mishu” Duduta, assistant professor in UConn’s School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering, was featured in a November 6, 2026, NPR segment exploring what octopuses can teach engineers about designing robots for search and rescue. Speaking with science reporter Ari Daniel, Duduta offered an independent perspective on research examining how octopuses squeeze through narrow […]
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Francis Vasquez Wins Best Poster at IEEE ITherm 2026
Research from the Nanoscale Imaging and Transport Lab led by Prof. Georges Pavlidis points to a lower-cost way to keep next-generation power electronics cool. Francis Vasquez received the Best On-Site Poster Award in the component-level thermal management track at IEEE ITherm 2026, held May 26–29 in Orlando, Florida. He competed against 60 other students […]
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On the Right Track with Formula SAE Team
by Julie (Stagis) Bartucca ’10 (BUS, CLAS), ’19 MBA Can Formula Racing Open Doors for Students? The first time he visited UConn, it was pouring rain. It’s an understatement to say Jake Gannon was not sold on the University. “After that, I didn’t really want to go to UConn,” says Gannon ’27 (ENG). Still, he […]
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Prof. Chao Hu Named 2025 Associate Editor of the Year by the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design
The award recognizes sustained excellence in editorial service in the volume, quality, and speed of the peer review. ME Associate Professor Dr. Chao Hu has been selected as a 2025 Associate Editor of the Year for the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design (JMD). The award recognizes Associate Editors who have made outstanding contributions to the […]
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