High Impact Research, Scholarship and Creative Works

Traffic intersection from above

Researchers using lidar and AI to advance transportation engineering and safety

Mizzou engineers are using advanced technology to help make our roads safer by better understanding how pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles interact.
undergraduate research day at the capitol

2025 Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

Two Mizzou Engineering students were among the 10 Tigers who traveled to Jefferson City to present their research to state lawmakers and government officials as part of the University of Missouri System's Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.
Baolin Deng and John Earwood

Mizzou Engineers extract rare earth elements from mine drainage

Chemical process creates a highly effective material for adsorbing neodymium.
Anandu Gopakumar Nair and Maryam Salehi

Research reveals hidden risks from plastic-coated fertilizers in soil

A study by Mizzou Engineering researchers focuses on the microplastic pollution generated by polymer-coated, control-release fertilizers, highlighting the need for biodegradable alternatives.
Mizzou Engineering Assistant Professor Hyeong Suk

Mizzou expert in stochastic optimization and machine learning helps improve 911 services

Assistant Professor Hyeong Suk Na contributed his expertise to a project aimed at resolving deficit issues for the Texas 9-1-1 Alliance.
Associate Professor Jung Hyup Kim

Mizzou researchers use posture to measure physical demand in augmented reality users

Interdisciplinary discovery has broad implications for workplace policies and safety regulations.
Jianlin “Jack” Cheng (left) and postdoctoral fellow Jian Liu

Mizzou engineers earn distinction in advancing protein modeling and prediction

MULTICOM excels in five critical categories at the prestigious Critical Assessment of Structure Prediction.
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Increasing access to cybertraining technology

Two Mizzou researchers and other UM System collaborators received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop curriculum to train the next generation of engineers and neuroscientists in advanced cyberinfrastructure. 
From left: Bill Buttlar, Punyaslok Rath, Nandita Gettu, Anneliese Owor

Mizzou Civil Engineers receive High Value Research Award  

Researchers from the Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation (MCTI) accepted a High Value Research Award for their work in sustainable pavements. 
From left, Linlin Zhang, Tanner Muturi and Neema Jakisa Owor

Mizzou civil engineering students shine at Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 

Four civil engineering PhD students attended the conference presenting their research around improvements in transportation and safety. Two of the students received an award for their co-authored work.