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Andrew Gayle, a graduate student research assistant, and Alexander Hill, a graduate student instructor, monitor a new reactor designed to produce ammonia for fertilizer without relying on fossil fuels. Photo: Robert Coelius/Michigan Engineering

$2M to replace fossil fuels with solar power in fertilizer production
09/13/2021

The new approach could enable farmers to produce ammonia on-site, and also reduce CO2 emissions from fertilizer production.

Screenshot of Professor Andre Boehman on a video call for interview by anchor on WUSA9 news.

Professor Andre Boehman gives interview on electric vehicles and biodiesel
09/06/2021

As the Biden Administration puts more attention on reducing carbon emissions by wanting to sell more electric vehicles, Professor Boehman talks about how more than just electric vehicles are needed in this WUSA9 interview.

Faculty governance chair looks ahead to the coming year
08/31/2021

Allen Liu, associate professor of mechanical engineering and chair of U-M’s central faculty governance system, comments on what the 2021-2022 school year will be like.

New student team constructs robotic submarine, finishes 4th at international competition
08/31/2021

Michigan Robosub built their first autonomous submarine and competed virtually against 54 teams from 12 countries, completing several aquatic tasks.

Closing the gap: Converting heat to electricity at nanometer distances
08/05/2021

Researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated an exceptionally efficient system for converting waste heat to electricity.

Katsuo Kurabayashi named Fellow of ASME
07/26/2021

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has named Katsuo Kurabayashi a 2021 Fellow.

Shanna Daly receives Henry Russel Award
07/19/2021

Four professors receive Henry Russel Award and one is U-M ME professor, Shanna Daly.

Tilbury joins OVPR to lead strategy on future communities
07/15/2021

Dawn Tilbury, who recently led the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Engineering, has joined the Office of the Vice President for Research to advance a new strategic endeavor that infuses social and technical expertise to address complex challenges facing future communities. The Board of Regents approved her two-year appointment as the inaugural associate vice president […]

Katsuo Kurabayashi named Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
06/25/2021

The Royal Society of Chemistry names Katsuo Kurabayashi a fellow.

Michael Thouless named Senior Fellow in the Michigan Society of Fellows
06/09/2021

The Michigan Society of Fellows has named Michael Thouless a Senior Fellow.