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Dear Colleagues and Friends,
I trust this correspondence finds you well as we approach the conclusion of the year. Here, I invite you to enjoy our latest developments within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego. Although the year is almost complete, our commitment to breaking barriers remains steadfast. Please enjoy, and we wish you a restful 2023.
Stefan Llewellyn Smith
Professor & Chair
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UC San Diego recently launched the Naval Innovation, Science, and Engineering Center (NISEC) with a mission to advance naval research, enhance national security, and foster an innovation-ready workforce. The initiative includes funding for 10 or more doctoral projects, emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge research, education, and internships to bolster the nation's defense workforce. The NISEC team includes three faculty members from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, including Distinguished Professor Miroslav Krstic, Professor Javier Garay, and Distinguished Professor Sutanu Sarkar. Read More>>
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A handheld, non-invasive device capable of wirelessly detecting Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers has been developed by an international research team, including Professor Ratnesh Lal from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Tested on in vitro samples, the biosensor demonstrated accuracy comparable to current state-of-the-art methods, using electrical detection instead of chemical methods. This diagnostic system aims to revolutionize at-home and point-of-care testing for neurodegenerative diseases. Read More>>
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Professor Shengqiang Cai of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has developed 3D-printed materials that glow under mechanical stress, inspired by bioluminescent waves. The luminescence, derived from single-celled algae and seaweed-based polymer alginate, responds to compression, stretching, or twisting without external power. This pioneering study merges living organisms and non-living components to craft self-sustaining materials, with potential applications in mechanical sensors, soft robotics, and biomedical devices. Read More>>
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Associate Professor Nicholas Gravish from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, in collaboration with Georgia Tech biophysicists, used robots in a six-year study on insect flight evolution, challenging the idea that synchronous and asynchronous flight in insects evolved separately. The research suggests that both flight modes originated from a common ancestor and holds promise for advancing adaptive flapping wing systems in robotics. Read More>>
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Could the near-Earth asteroid Kamo`oalewa have originated from the moon? Assistant Professor Aaron Rosengren from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, alongside his team, suggests that the asteroid was ejected during a meteorite strike. Kamo`oalewa’s distinctive orbital pathway indicates that it could be a lunar fragment, challenging the belief that near-Earth sources only come beyond Mars. The 2025 Chinese mission to Kamo`oalewa will provide further insights about its origin. Read More>>
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Albert Yu-Min Lin, an alumnus of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, recently launched a new season of his National Geographic show Lost Cities Revealed. Known for his adventurous spirit, Albert uses technology to unveil the mysteries of ancient civilizations. A three-time UC San Diego graduate, he earned his B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and completed his M.S./Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Read More>>
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