Transparent Insulating Film Could Enable Energy-Efficient Displays for E-Books
Re-orienting solution-deposited beta-alumina, a chemical compound that has traditionally been viewed as an electrical conductor, has enabled Johns Hopkins researchers to create a thin film insulator which blocks the flow of electricity while inducing large electric currents elsewhere. More>>
Seeing Tumors in a New Light
Electrical Engineer Jin Kang is building an optical tool for ‘virtual’ biopsies that will help brain surgeons locate and get a clear look at cancerous tissue. More>>
Johns Hopkins Engineering in Oncology Center at INBT Announced
Researchers from JHU's Institute for NanoBioTechnology have been awarded $14.8 million from the National Cancer Institute to launch a research center aimed at unraveling the physical underpinnings that drive the growth and spread of cancer. More>>
Predicting Hurricane-Related Power Outages
Using data from Hurricane Katrina and other destructive storms, JHU's Seth Guikema (Geography and Environmental Engineering) and researchers from Texas A&M say they have found a way to accurately predict power outages in advance of a hurricane. More>>
New Faculty Scholars: Natalia Trayanova and Louis Whitcomb
Natalia Trayanova (Biomedical Engineering) is WSE's inaugural William R. Brody Faculty Scholar and Louis Whitcomb (Mechanical Engineering) is named the Louis M. Sardella Faculty Scholar. More>>