Aug. 17, 2021

New method could use less energy to turn seawater into drinking water

A Mizzou Engineer is taking another look at a desalination system that uses electricity to pull ions out of water.

June 29, 2021

Designing new ways to understand material

A Mizzou Engineer has designed two techniques for understanding the behavior of materials. The discoveries could be a game-changer for material scientists working to improve batteries and other technologies.

May 28, 2021

Engineering Professor’s Company One of Three Startups Recognized at Mizzou Event

Mizzou Engineering faculty were recognized last month for taking their research ideas to market.

May 11, 2021

Improving health by improving water filtration

A research team led by Mizzou Engineers recently published an article on how to potentially remove arsenic from ground water more efficiently with less expense for household use.

March 19, 2021

MU Licenses Patented Screening Technology for Autism

From the Office of Research and Economic Development Gary Yao, professor of biomedical, biological and chemical engineering, and Judith Miles, professor emerita of child health and genetics, may soon see their pupillary light reflex technology in pediatrician offices thanks to a licensing agreement with Kansas City company PANDA Healthcare Technologies. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which can cause social, behavioral and communication challenges, often are diagnosed after a lengthy and often subjective assessment process. However, MU’s patented screening technology licensed recently by Kansas City company PANDA Healthcare Technologies, could soon be a game changer for families. Studies show that the pupillary…

Jan. 22, 2019

Studying behavior could lead to sustainability solutions

At first blush, Damon Hall’s office looks somewhat out of place. Tucked in the Natural Resources Building, his shelves are lined with the kind of reading material seemingly more suited for psychology or sociology. Looks, however, can be deceiving.