Publications

Matthias Young stands in a laboratory

July 30, 2025

Shining UV light on the future of computer chips

A recent study from the University of Missouri could help scientists and engineers build faster, cheaper and more eco-friendly electronics.

Assistant Professor Peifen Zhu with PhD students Christopher Dzorkpata and Yanmei Chen

July 29, 2025

Opening a new chapter in sustainable lighting technologies

New materials set the stage for more efficient lighting, cleaner solar energy systems and even compact LEDs for wearable medical devices.

Mizzou power plant

July 28, 2025

Using AI to improve energy efficiency for campuses nationwide

Mizzou Engineering researchers harness machine learning to transform energy management at large universities.

3D model of chromosomes

May 28, 2025

New AI tool reveals single-cell structure of chromosomes in 3D

A breakthrough at Mizzou Engineering could help scientists better understand how genes work — and how certain types of cancer develop.

Pedestrians in an urban center

May 21, 2025

Study explores how to use AI to listen to the ‘heartbeat’ of a city

Mizzou researchers develop an artificial intelligence tool that analyzes public Instagram posts to aid city safety, services and emergency response.

Dominic Ho

May 1, 2025

Mizzou Engineering researcher receives international acclaim for landmark paper

Dominic Ho was awarded the IEEE Signal Processing Society’s prestigious Sustained Impact Paper for his study on signal localization.

Starfish-inspired heart monitoring device

April 2, 2025

Scientists unveil starfish-inspired wearable tech for heart monitoring

Mizzou researchers' device includes AI technology to detect potential heart problems with over 90% accuracy.

Balls of various sizes represent molecules within bacteria cell

March 31, 2025

Study opens window into the secret life of bacteria

Mizzou researcher employs new technology to track molecules’ movement inside bacterial cells in interinstitutional study.

Associate Professor Feng “Frank” Xiao

Jan. 31, 2025

Mizzou researchers discover simple solution to break down forever chemicals

The answer to removing PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” may be in your fishbowl.

Associate Professor Jung Hyup Kim

Jan. 28, 2025

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

Interdisciplinary discovery has broad implications for workplace policies and safety regulations.