April 23, 2025
Newly Named Children’s PTC at Georgia Tech Peterson Professorship Recipients Work to Improve the Lives of Kids in Georgia and Beyond
3 min read
Professors Michelle LaPlaca and W. Hong Yeo are recognized for their innovative contributions to pediatric healthcare research.
Read MoreApril 18, 2025
Core Facilities Users Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
1 min read
Four graduate students conducting research in IMS core facilities have been awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Generating Buzz: The Torpedo Bat — A Trend or New Standard in Major League Baseball?
1 min read
Jud Ready shares his thoughts on the torpedo bat and how the Institute is using technology to create change in sports.
Read MoreApril 10, 2025
3D Microchip Mimics Blood Clots, Potentially Enhancing Treatment Options
1 min read
Georgia Tech and Emory researchers developed a novel thromboinflammation-on-a-chip model that could offer medication delivery for blood clot treatments
Read MoreApril 7, 2025
New Wearable Brain-Computer Interface
4 min read
Micro-brain sensors placed between hair strands overcome traditional brain sensor limitations.
Read MoreApril 2, 2025
This Small Sensor Could Make Huge Impacts on Brain Injury Treatment
1 min read
Researchers develop a tinier sensor for less invasive intracranial monitoring.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2025
AAAS Honors Seven Georgia Tech Researchers as Lifetime Fellows
3 min read
The preeminent distinction recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions in the scientific community.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2025
School Presents Research in Weather Prediction, Carbon Storage, Nuclear Fusion, and More at Computing Conference
5 min read
Students and faculty from the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) are leading the Georgia Tech contingent at the SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE25). The Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) o
Read MoreMarch 20, 2025
Bridging the Gap: Reusing Wind Turbine Blades to Build Bridges
4 min read
Georgia Tech researchers and alumni have installed a new kind of footbridge in an Atlanta park.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2025
Georgia Tech Joins National Semiconductor Technology Center to Advance U.S. Leadership in Semiconductor Innovation
2 min read
Georgia Tech recently joined the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), a public-private consortium dedicated to supporting and extending U.S. leadership in semiconductor research, design, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2025
Atlanta Science Festival Launches With Celebrate STEAM at Georgia Tech
1 min read
Over 5,000 people attended Georgia Tech's Celebrate STEAM event on March 8, which showcased more than 60 demonstrations in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
IMS Initiative Lead Q and A: Florian Schäfer
2 min read
Schäfer leads the “Matter and Information” research initiative for the Institute for Matter and Systems at Georgia Tech.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2025
School Presents Research in Weather Prediction, Carbon Storage, Nuclear Fusion, and More at Computing Conference
5 min read
Students and faculty from the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) are leading the Georgia Tech contingent at the SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE25). The Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) o
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2025
This Pacifier Could Monitor Babies’ Vitals in the NICU
1 min read
The baby-friendly device measures electrolyte levels in real time, eliminating the need for repeated, painful blood draws.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
Using Hemp in Building Insulation Could Make Structures Greener, Create Jobs, and Be a Profitable Industry
1 min read
CEE researchers’ analysis outlines path to a U.S. construction market for hemp-based fibers, which are already used for clothing and biodegradable plastics.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2025
Tim Lieuwen Named Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research
3 min read
The Regents’ Professor and current interim EVPR brings strong leadership and deep research expertise to the role.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2025
Georgia Tech Launches HBCU Collaboration Data Dashboard
1 min read
The dashboard will serve as a point of reference for faculty and staff in the various departments and colleges to identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2025
Computer Graphics Team Makes Breakthrough in Simulating Ink Diffusion
3 min read
Interactive Computing researchers earned best-paper recognition for their breakthrough work to model interactions between viscosity and vorticity.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2025
Initiative Lead Q and A: Noura Howell and Joe Bozeman
4 min read
In this brief Q&A, Howell and Bozeman discuss their research focus, how it relates to Matter and System’s core research focuses, and the national impact of this initiative.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2025
Russell Dupuis Receives Japan Prize for Laying the Foundation for LEDs, Solar Cells, Lasers, and Other Everyday Tech
1 min read
The highly regarded prize recognizes ECE researcher’s pioneering work enabling mass production of compound semiconductors that fuel our information age.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025
White Named Inaugural Member of National Semiconductor Technology Center Workforce Advisory Board
1 min read
George White has been named a member of the inaugural National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Workforce Advisory Board (WFAB).
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025
Georgia Tech Joins $840M DoD Project to Develop and Manufacture Next-gen Semiconductor Microsystems
3 min read
Researchers will contribute extensive 3D heterogeneous integration expertise to the Texas Institute for Electronics-led initiative.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2025
Georgia Tech Faculty Members Earn Presidential Awards
3 min read
Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena and Josiah Hester are among this year’s winners of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2025
The Year in Photos
1 min read
See our photographers’ best shots and discover unseen gems in this collection.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2025
New Biosensors Could Revolutionize Cancer Detection
4 min read
BME researchers combine precision and simplicity in cell-free biosensors, transforming diagnostic tools.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
Finalists Chosen in Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research Search
1 min read
Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2025
New Wearable Device Monitors Joint Pain
1 min read
Samer Mabrouk and Omer Inan have been working on a wearable, battery-powered device that monitors joint health and gives personalized strengthening exercises.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2024
$100M Investment Will Propel Absolics Inc., Georgia Tech’s Advanced Packaging Research
3 min read
The award will grow electronic packaging expertise and drive economic growth in Georgia.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
IMS Initiative Lead Q and A: Ebenezer Fanijo and David Citrin
3 min read
In this brief Q&A, Fanijo and Citrin discuss their research focus, how it relates to Matter and System’s core research focuses, and the national impact of this initiative.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024
Heck, Xia Elected to National Academy of Inventors
1 min read
Researchers honored for their innovations in AI speech processing and nanomaterials for medicine and electronics.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2024
Semiconductor Research Corp. and Georgia Tech Secure $285M SMART USA Institute
3 min read
The award will help increase U.S. global competitiveness in semiconductor and advanced packaging research and manufacturing.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2024
Georgia Tech Partners with Korean Institutes to Drive Manufacturing Innovation
3 min read
Georgia Tech has signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology and the Korea Automotive Technology Institute to foster international collaboration and advance innovative manufacturing.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2024
IMS Initiative Lead Q and A: Margaret E. Kosal
4 min read
In this brief Q&A, Margaret E. Kosal discusses her research focus, how it relates to Matter and System’s core research focuses, and the national impact of this initiative.
Read MoreNovember 15, 2024
Fall 2024 IMS Seed Grant Awards Announced
2 min read
Five Interdisciplinary Projects to Receive IMS Technical Support and Facility Access
Read MoreNovember 11, 2024
Space Race: Georgia Tech’s Aspiring Astronauts
1 min read
Georgia Tech faculty, students, and recent grads share their stories about trying to become an astronaut, an aspiration that shaped their paths and continues to inspire their lives despite the challenging odds.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2024
New HPC Algorithm Energizes Faster, Scalable Simulations of Chemical Systems
4 min read
A first-of-its-kind algorithm developed at Georgia Tech is helping scientists study interactions between electrons, unlocking discoveries in physics, chemistry, materials science, and other fields.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2024
In Memoriam: Bernie Marcus, Civic Leader and Philanthropist
2 min read
Marcus was an honorary alumnus whose financial gifts have had a transformative impact at Georgia Tech and the Atlanta community.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2024
IMS Funds New Research Initiatives
2 min read
The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) at Georgia Tech has selected seven new interdisciplinary research initiatives to receive seed funding.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2024
IMS Opening Showcase Highlights Institute Capabilities
2 min read
The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) held its opening showcase on October 15, 2024, in the Marcus Nanotechnology Building at Georgia Tech.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2024
Prausnitz Elected to National Academy of Medicine
1 min read
The chemical engineer, microneedle pioneer, and entrepreneur is the fourth College of Engineering faculty member to join the Academy since 2020.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2024
Michael Strano Presents the Second Annual Oliver Brand Memorial Lectureship on Electronics and Nanotechnology
3 min read
Michael Strano delivered the second annual Oliver Brand Memorial Lectureship, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in nanoelectronics and honoring the lasting legacy of Professor Oliver Brand.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2024
Rattling Physics with New Math
3 min read
Understanding and predicting self-organization, especially in systems that are out of equilibrium, like living things, is an enduring goal of statistical physics.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2024
World's Smallest Robotic Guidewire Improves Surgical Precision
1 min read
The world’s smallest steerable robotic guidewire improves surgical precision.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
NNCI Image Contest Winners Announced
1 min read
The winning images from the 2024 NNCI image contest were announced on National Nanotechnology Day
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
New Smart Charger May Pave the Way for More EVs
min read
The revolutionary system allows for cheaper, carbon-free charging and aims to reduce the burden on the electric grid as more EVs enter the roadway.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
New Smart Charger May Pave the Way for More EVs
1 min read
The revolutionary system allows for cheaper, carbon-free charging and aims to reduce the burden on the electric grid as more EVs enter the roadway.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2024
Innovation at Scale: Georgia Tech Unveils New Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing Pilot Facility
4 min read
The facility will serve as a test bed for scaling up manufacturing innovations in areas like clean water, flexible electronics, and solar cell and battery production, bringing discoveries one step closer to market viability.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2024
New Battery Cathode Material Could Revolutionize EV Market and Energy Storage
5 min read
A research team led by Georgia Tech’s Hailong Chen has developed a low-cost iron chloride cathode for lithium-ion batteries, which could significantly reduce costs and improve performance for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
NIH Awards $7.5 Million to Ankur Singh for Pioneering Human Immune Organoid Research
5 min read
The research projects aim to create models that advance our understanding of immune system function and aging and have the potential to transform vaccine development.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2024
Inaugural Systems Matter Seminar Focuses on Healthcare
1 min read
Michael Fonseca presented the inaugural Systems Matter seminar.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
Tim Lieuwen: Shaping the Future of Research at Georgia Tech
1 min read
Lieuwen enters the role of interim EVPR with plans to focus on research security and operational excellence and to strengthen the Institute’s ties to Georgia and the Southeast.
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2024
Citrin’s Terahertz Imaging Technology Speeds Up Bulk Document Scanning
2 min read
The research completed out of the Terahertz Laboratory has the potential to count and measure stacks of paper in a fraction of the time of current scanners
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2024
IMS Receives NSF Funding for Education and Outreach Programs
2 min read
The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) has received $700,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two education and outreach programs.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2024
Georgia Tech Cloud Hub Advances Generative AI Research with Microsoft Support
3 min read
This initiative, made possible by a generous gift funding from Microsoft, aims to push the boundaries of GenAI research by supporting projects that explore both foundational aspects and innovative applications of this cutting-edge technology.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2024
$3 Million NSF Grant Will Support Training in Sustainable Medical Devices
2 min read
Georgia Tech researcher W. Hong Yeo has received a $3 million NSF grant to lead a multidisciplinary team in training graduate students to develop sustainable, biocompatible medical devices that address environmental impacts, aiming to establish best pract
Read MoreAugust 28, 2024
Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena Receives $1M NSF Grant to Study Recycling of Perovskite Solar Cells
1 min read
When the National Science Foundation (NSF) put out an interdisciplinary challenge for clean energy, Dr. Correa-Baena, Dr. Naomi Deneke, and Dr. Ilke Celik partnered to write a proposal to tackle recycling of perovskite solar cells.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2024
NSF Awards $2M to Clark Atlanta University in Collaboration With the HBCU CHIPS Network
1 min read
Georgia Tech HBCU CHIPS Network partner school, Clark Atlanta University, has been awarded $2 million by the National Science foundation as part of the CHIPS Network.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2024
Clearing the Air: Georgia Tech Takes Leading Role in Scrubbing the Atmosphere
1 min read
From commercialization to community engagement to partnerships with national labs and corporations, Georgia Tech leads in the development and use of direct air capture technologies.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
Using AI to Find the Polymers of the Future
5 min read
The research group published two Nature papers on their decades of work in the area.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2024
Researchers Break Boundaries to Spark Energy Innovation
1 min read
By encouraging joint appointments, the Institute breaks down traditional academic silos and enables researchers to revolutionize the energy landscape.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2024
Materials Engineer Meilin Liu Named to European Academy of Sciences
1 min read
Liu is recognized for his contributions to the field of materials for energy storage and conversion.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2024
Mechanical Engineering Researchers Use Salt for Thermal Energy Storage
4 min read
Georgia Tech researchers in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering (ME) are developing more efficient heating systems that don’t rely on fossil fuels.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
Mentoring the Future of Nanotechnology
3 min read
IMAT’s Research Experience for Undergraduates gives students hands-on opportunities.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
How the Paris Olympic Track Is Designed to Break Records
3 min read
Like the track laid down at Georgia Tech before the 1996 Olympic Games, the Mondo track in Paris was engineered to produce fast times.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
Georgia Tech Wins Second $25 Million Award to Support Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Education
3 min read
Georgia Tech will lead a consortium of 12 universities and 12 national labs as part of a $25 million U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) award.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
Engineering a Fast Olympic Pool
1 min read
28 years after the Atlanta Games, Georgia Tech’s pool remains among the world’s fastest.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2024
Stay Cool: Top Fabrics to Wear to Survive the Summer Heat
3 min read
Smart textiles expert and Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering shares insight into the best fabrics to wear in the Summer
Read MoreJune 12, 2024
Nanowires Create Elite Warriors to Enhance T Cell Therapy
5 min read
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a method using nanowires to deliver miRNA to T-cells, preserving their naïve state and significantly enhancing their effectiveness in adoptive T-cell therapy for fighting infections and potentially cancer.
Read MoreJune 3, 2024
Unraveling the Physics of Knitting
4 min read
The researchers have taken the age-old technical know-how of knitting and added mathematical backing to it.
Read MoreMay 30, 2024
Georgia Tech Is at the Leading Edge of Semiconductor Research
1 min read
Georgia Tech is playing a significant role in creating the next generation of semiconductor chips.
Read MoreMay 29, 2024
Georgia Tech Joins Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Center to Advance Semiconductor Electronics Research
2 min read
Georgia Tech has been selected as one of six universities globally to receive funding for the newly established Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Center.
Read MoreMay 23, 2024
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Absolics to Support Development of Glass Substrate Technology for Semiconductor Advanced Packaging
2 min read
Proposed CHIPS Investment Would Support Construction of New Manufacturing Facility and Over 1,200 Jobs in Covington, Georgia
Read MoreMay 20, 2024
This Modified Stainless Steel Could Kill Bacteria Without Antibiotics or Chemicals
1 min read
Researchers etch nano-sized textures and add copper ions to create a naturally antibacterial material for hospitals and other shared settings.
Read MoreMay 14, 2024
Family Loss Brings About Medical Breakthrough
3 min read
Family tragedy changed Hong Yeo’s life, with his new direction leading to a new potentially lifesaving medical device.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology Builds the Future Microelectronics Workforce
8 min read
The center offers educational experiences for students of all ages, as well as teachers and external partners, which will help the U.S. meet the demand for the technology that infuses our daily lives.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Physicists Pioneer New Quantum Sensing Platform
4 min read
The researchers’ results have created a new resource for developing next-generation, ultra-sensitive quantum electronic devices.
Read MoreApril 22, 2024
Vogel to Lead Institute for Matter and Systems
3 min read
Effective July 1, Eric Vogel will become the executive director of the Institute for Matter and Systems, Georgia Tech’s newest Interdisciplinary Research Institute.
Read MoreApril 19, 2024
New Research out of GT-Europe on 2-D Materials Could Revolutionize Energy Storage Systems
4 min read
Researchers at Georgia Tech-CNRS IRL 2958 contribute to optimizing the design and performance of high-energy electrostatic capacitors using ferroelectric materials.
Read MoreApril 16, 2024
Advancing Clean Energy: Georgia Tech Hosts Energy Materials Day
3 min read
Energy Materials Day was co-hosted by Georgia Tech’s Strategic Energy Institute , the Institute for Materials, and the Georgia Tech Advanced Battery Center.
Read MoreApril 2, 2024
Empowering Research Faculty: Georgia Tech’s Strategic Plan
5 min read
Georgia Tech launched an initiative to recognize and develop its research faculty, who comprise 60% of the nearly 4,400 total faculty currently employed at the Institute.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
Jud Ready Joins National Academy of Inventors’ 2024 Class of Senior Members
1 min read
Jud Ready has been selected to join the National Academy of Inventors' 2024 Class of Senior Members.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2024
Cosmic Curiosity: Georgia Tech Hosts Science and Engineering Day to Open Atlanta Science Festival
3 min read
More than 4,000 guests visited Georgia Tech's kickoff event for the city's annual science extravaganza.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024
Universal Controller Could Push Robotic Prostheses, Exoskeletons Into Real-World Use
2 min read
Aaron Young’s team has developed a wear-and-go approach that requires no calibration or training.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2024
Real-Time Heat Protection Device Being Tested in Florida
1 min read
Wearable bio-measurement device could alert people who work outside to dangerous levels of rising body temperature and dehydration that could help avoid heat-related injury.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2024
Bakir Named Director of the Packaging Research Center
3 min read
Muhannad Bakir has been named director of the Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology’s 3D Systems Packaging Research Center.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2024
Cicadas’ Unique Urination Unlocks New Understanding of Fluid Dynamics
1 min read
While most small insects and mammals urinate in droplets, cicadas urinate in jets. Researchers from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering say the finding could be used to create better robots and small nozzles.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
IEN Exponential Electronics Seed Grant Winner Announced
2 min read
Vida Jamali received the 2023 IEN Exponential Electronics Seed Grant for research on the dynamics of nanoscale objects in liquid environments.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
Honoring Professor Oliver Brand: The Oliver Brand Memorial Technical Symposium at Georgia Tech
2 min read
The Oliver Brand Memorial Technical Symposium celebrated the technical achievements and humanity of Professor Oliver Brand.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Energy Materials: Driving the Clean Energy Transition
5 min read
Energy materials facilitate the conversion or transmission of energy. They also play an essential role in how we store energy, reduce power consumption, and develop cleaner, efficient energy solutions.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
Georgia Tech and Micron Collaborate to Expand Access to Engineering Education
2 min read
The Georgia Institute of Technology announced the signing of a master research agreement with Micron Technology
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Mokhtarian, Sholl Elected to National Academy of Engineering
1 min read
CEE, ChBE professors are the 47th and 48th members of the Academy from Georgia Tech.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2024
Re-Wind USA Wins First Phase of DOE Prize
2 min read
A pioneering a new recycling approach led to a big win for Re-Wind USA in the first phase of the Department of Energy's Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2024
Marta Hatzell Wins ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Lectureship Award
1 min read
The award recognizes leading contributions of scientists and engineers active in the general fields of green chemistry, green engineering, and sustainability in the broadest sense of the chemical enterprise.
Read MoreMay 2, 2023
Georgia Tech Addressing the Nation’s Call for Semiconductors
7 min read
Georgia Tech's multidisciplinary semiconductor researchers working to innovate chip technology to ensure U.S. competitiveness
Read MoreApril 6, 2023
ECE Professor Omer Inan to be Featured Speaker at TEDxAtlanta 2023: WE RISE
2 min read
Inan will be discussing his groundbreaking research on wearable healthcare technologies.
Read MoreApril 4, 2023
Georgia Tech Battery Day Reveals Opportunities in Energy Storage Research
5 min read
More than 230 energy research and industry participants convened to discuss and advance energy storage technologies during Georgia Tech Battery Day.
Read More