Why are robots roaming Biscayne Bay?
FIU scientists are using the power of marine robotics to monitor the bay's health. In the summer of 2020, Biscayne Bay went into respiratory distress. High water temperatures coupled with lots of phosphorus nearly killed our bay. Hundreds of fish and marine life died....
Computer scientists create algorithm to protect videos from quantum hacking
Researchers at FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing have developed an encryption algorithm to defend videos from attackers with access to the world's most powerful computers. The encryption method protects sensitive videos from quantum computers — a rare but...
Tech Trends and Innovations: Insights from Professor Kaoutar Ben Ahmed on the Future of AI in Healthcare
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Transformative Power of AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to bring about significant changes in healthcare, and the possibilities are both exciting and transformative. Imagine having real-time support during medical procedures,...
Tech Trends and Innovations: Insights from Professor Janki Bhimani on the Future of AI in Storage Systems
Dr. Janki Bhimani firmly believes that every breakthrough begins with a question, and every question leads to a journey of discovery. Her journey through storage systems has been nothing short of extraordinary, as she is transforming storage systems with AI through...
Tech Trends and Innovations: Insights from Professor S.S. Iyengar on the Future of AI in Cybersecurity
AI will revolutionize cybersecurity and digital forensics in the coming years by enabling more sophisticated threat detection, real-time analysis, and automated responses. Algorithms like the Brooks-Iyengar Algorithm will be instrumental in this transformation,...
FIU builds its case as an innovator during national Infrastructure Week
The nation’s annual Infrastructure Week took place last month to highlight challenges, spotlight potential solutions and celebrate federal investments, but it was FIU and its new student body president that snagged much of the glory. Student Government Association...
Faculty inventors recognized for 80+ patents
Panthers are innovators. The proof is in the patents. The university has become a leading patent producer. FIU is top 25 in U.S. utility patents granted among U.S. public universities, according to the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners...
Wall of Wind receives $4 million to expand hurricane and windstorm resilience research
U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart on Friday presented FIU’s Wall of Wind with a $4.05 million federal allocation to support windstorm research. The funds are part of a designation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, facilitated through the support of...
FIU unveils Cold Spray and Rapid Deposition (CoIRAD) Laboratory to help the military print replacement parts in the field
At FIU’s ColRAD Lab, more than 25 researchers are conducting advanced studies in 3D printing using additive manufacturing technologies designed to aid U.S. defense forces in the repair, design and durability of high-performance materials used to manufacture...
FIU receives $5 million grant to lay the groundwork for ‘modular nuclear reactors’
FIU is developing a structural-monitoring system and prefabricated components – made off site and shipped for installation – to make possible construction of smaller, less costly nuclear reactors Modular nuclear reactors, with minimal greenhouse gas emissions, tiny...
Heart researcher earns recognition for work on promising cardiac “patch”
Lihua Lou in the College of Engineering and Computing is investigating bioengineered heart tissue There are only so many ways to heal a broken heart, at least medically speaking. But thanks to new research, a promising treatment may be on the way. Just ask FIU...
Interstellar engineering: Student uses NASA-supplied simulated lunar soil to 3D print out-of-this-world housing
He hopes his work will allow astronauts to create their own habitats while in outer space NASA is working to build a research base on the moon to send the first astronauts to Mars. Along the way, a new industry is coming to life: construction on surfaces beyond Earth....