The Grainger College of Engineering

What if future cryptography didn’t rely on “hard math problems”? Professor Dakshita Khurana & her student Kabir Tomer introduced quantum one-way puzzles, a bold new path for encryption. 🔗 As featured in Quanta Magazine: www.quantamagazine.org/quantum-scie...

🔭 Illinois Physics PhD student Michael Wentzel and team propose a new method to detect high-frequency gravitational waves using superconducting magnetic levitation. This could reshape how we explore the early universe and dark matter. 📖 Read more: physics.illinois.edu/news/levitat...

Prof. Elizabeth Goldschmidt’s team just grew a stoichiometric europium crystal (NaEu(IO₃)₄) that shows real promise for quantum memory. Early results show longer photon storage, huge step toward scalable quantum networks. ⚛️ iquist.illinois.edu/news/76360

Dr. Abigail Wooldridge, Assistant Professor of Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering is using human factors engineering to reduce maternal deaths from postpartum hemorrhage designing tools that improve response time. 🔗 Read more: www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/communi...

"We’re about to rewrite what we know about our solar system." - Professor Leslie Rogers Rubin Observatory will scan the sky for 10 years, collecting 20 TB of data nightly. Astronomers built Sorcha to predict what it might reveal, from hidden asteroids to icy worlds. 🔗 www.earth.com/news/new-obs...

Grainger Engineering professor Elahe Soltanaghai is developing a drone-based system using ultra-wideband radar and backscatter tags to map fuel conditions under dense forest cover, a breakthrough in wildfire prevention. academicminute.org/elahe-soltan...

Athena just touched down near the Moon’s south pole, and Grainger Engineering professor Siegfried Eggl shared what that could mean for space exploration in CNN’s latest feature. 🌕 Water ice close to the surface? “Best-case scenario.” www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/s...

MechSE Professor Naira Hovakimyan has won the 2025 Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring from The Grainger College of Engineering. Read more: mechse.illinois.edu/news/75785 @uofigrainger.bsky.social

As New Scientist reports a breakthrough in quantum research, Professor Jacob Covey shares insights on what it means for quantum systems future. His work in atomic physics and quantum information is shaping the next generation of quantum technology. 🔗 Read more: www.newscientist.com/article/2481...

Each 3D printer leaves a “fingerprint”, and AI can see it. 🔍 Researcher team led by professor Bill King has developed a model that can ID which machine made a part with 98% accuracy from just a 1mm² photo. More: grainger.illinois.edu/news/stories...

🌾 Will small farms be left behind in the AI revolution? Vilas Dhar explores this in the News-Gazette, highlighting how farmers like Casey Hettinger retrofit gear with AI to stay competitive, without costly upgrades. www.news-gazette.com/opinion/gues... #GraingerEngineering

Professor Sheldon H. Jacobson shared with the New York Times that the delays were attributed to outdated infrastructure struggling to keep up with record travel demand, emphasizing the need for modernization across U.S. air traffic control systems. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/t...

Professor Brian DeMarco says what makes quantum computing so exciting is that its greatest strengths may still be undiscovered. That mystery opens the door to breakthroughs we haven’t yet imagined. Dive into the full story via: www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...

Professor Hua Wang and team have developed an injectable hydrogel made primarily from extracellular vesicles—offering longer-lasting immune responses and new hope for depot vaccines. This breakthrough marks a leap forward for EV research and cancer therapy. cancer.illinois.edu/researchers-...

A new nanophotonic platform by Grainger Engineering researchers Kejie Fang and Elizabeth Goldschmidt achieves 94% fidelity and 10,000x efficiency in nonlinear-optical quantum teleportation, paving the way for secure, noise-resistant quantum networks. 🔗 hmntl.illinois.edu/news/nanopho...

Grainger engineers have created a CRISPR-enriched method to detect antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater with far greater accuracy, identifying over 1,000 more antibiotic resistance genes than standard approaches. www.igb.illinois.edu/article/rese... #graingerengineering

🌾 Can AI help feed the future? Professor Vikram Adve discusses how his team at AIFARMS is using AI tools—like chatbots trained on 400K+ agri-tech docs and predictive models, to help farmers make smarter, faster decisions in the face of shrinking resources. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

In a galaxy not so far away... engineers are the real Jedi. 🛠️🪐💡 May the 4th be with you from Illinois Grainger Engineering! #MayThe4th #ForceOfInnovation #IllinoisGraingerEngineering

🧬 Illinois engineers are reshaping cancer care with real-time, microscope-free “optical biopsies.” Developed by professor Stephen Boppart’s team, the tech is already in use across Central Illinois. More: cancer.illinois.edu/researchers-... #IllinoisGraingerEngineering #CancerResearch

From air taxis to autonomous drones, eVTOLs(electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles) are reshaping flight and professor Matthew Clarke is at the forefront, advancing battery tech to power the next era of electric aviation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVoR... #eVTOL #IllinoisGraingerEngineering

🐄💡 Turning cattle waste into valuable chemicals? Illinois researchers developed a high-efficiency membrane that filters out volatile fatty acids (VFAs) from manure - cutting energy use by 80%. 🔗 Check it out: chbe.illinois.edu/news/stories... #SustainableTech #IllinoisGraingerEngineering

🌍 Happy Earth Day! The ECE Building is the first zero energy certified facility on campus—one of the largest of its kind nationwide. It offsets 100% of its energy with rooftop solar and Solar Farm 2.0 credits. We are dedicated to supporting the campus mission to become carbon neutral by 2050.

What does quantum technology actually look like in action? There's an exhibit at the Urbana Free Library that lets you see for yourself. We visited the library to take a deeper dive into the science with two @uofigrainger.bsky.social professors.

Landing on the Moon is no easy feat - and our Aerospace Engineering faculty are helping explain why. Prof. Siegfried Eggl points out that some asteroids may actually be easier to land on than the Moon. 🚀 🔗 Read more via CNN: www.cnn.com/science/live... #IllinoisGraingerEngineering

Yun Seong Kim, a graduate student in Mechanical Science & Engineering is one of the winners of the 2025 Image of Research competition for his project Helix of Growth, a helix grown using FROMP chemistry and a self-sustaining process called growth printing. #IllinoisGraingerEngineering

Today on World Quantum Day, we celebrate the science shaping tomorrow. From quantum sensors to state-of-the-art computing, The Grainger college of Engineering is powering the future with quantum innovation. #WorldQuantumDay #IllinoisGraingerEngineering #QuantumTech

What if your gut bacteria could fight disease for you? 🧬 Bioengineering professor Shannon Sirk and team has engineered Bacteroides to deliver proteins that may treat IBD by stopping inflammation early. 🔗 Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Bioengineering #GutHealth

Professors Bill King and Nenad Miljkovic are revolutionizing heat exchanger design with 3D printing. Their research achieves up to 50% greater efficiency, unlocking new possibilities for thermal management and energy systems! 🔗 grainger.illinois.edu/news/stories... #3DPrinting

Illinois Grainger engineers, led by Prof. Cunjiang Yu, have developed light-activated bioprinted cardiac tissue, enabling wire-free, non-invasive heart treatments. This breakthrough could replace pacemakers and aid stroke recovery. 💡🫀 🔗 Read more: ece.illinois.edu/newsroom/73586

Celebrating Women’s History Month 🌟🔬 Rosalyn S. Yalow revolutionized medicine with Radioimmunoassay (RIA), a breakthrough in disease detection & hormone measurement. Her work earned her the Nobel Prize (1977) and continues to impact healthcare today. #WomensHistoryMonth #STEMPioneer #NobelPrize

Researchers team led by Professor Kyle Smith, have developed a new electrode design that eliminates fluid “dead zones,” making desalination more efficient. This breakthrough improves water flow and could revolutionize clean water access. 🔗 news.illinois.edu/new-research...

The future of manufacturing is here! With AI, robotics, and additive manufacturing, the Illinois Manufacturing Institute (IMI) is transforming how we design, build, and produce. 🔗 Learn more about how we’re shaping the future: grainger.illinois.edu/news/stories...

Illinois Grainger Engineers are advancing sustainable construction! Prof. Nishant Garg’s team has developed a camera-based colorimetry method that reduces the testing time for calcined clays from seven days to just five minutes. cee.illinois.edu/news/researc...

DeepSeek’s release is a positive development, it can help AI move forward faster and cheaper - Dr. Deming Chen As AI evolves, efficiency matters. Dr. Chen shares insights on how smarter algorithms cut costs, reduce energy use, and drive innovation Read more: grainger.illinois.edu/news/stories...

Illinois pioneers UAS mounted canopy penetrating radar technology with a $2M NASA grant This research detects dry vegetation beneath dense forest canopies and provides realtime data to firefighters helping mitigate wildfire risks more effectively siebelschool.illinois.edu/news/canopy/...

Love at the Speed of Light? It’s Possible! ✨ This Valentine’s, Illinois Grainger physicists are turning quantum theory into reality. Send a Valentine’s message using entangled light particles, proving that true connections defy distance. #IllinoisGraingerEngineering

The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 5 people will develop cancer in their lifetimes, so we are tirelessly advancing innovative, engineering-based solutions to cancer treatment. 🔬 Learn more about how we're fighting cancer with engineering. #cancer #research

Diamonds are a researcher's best friend. 💎 Researchers from #ILLINOIS and Case Western Reserve University have found boron-doped diamonds to be an exceptional material for high-power electronics and next-generation #quantum optics. #semiconductors #plasmons #physics #research

The Illinois Microreactor Demonstration Project in our Department of Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering aims to set a new standard for portable, carbon-free energy. Learn more about how we are leading this new approach to #nuclear energy.

An exciting collaboration between IBM and the state of Illinois will establish the new National Quantum Algorithm Center in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago, which will be fueled by IBM’s next-generation #quantum computer. ▶️ newsroom.ibm.com/2024-12-12-i...

Illinois is becoming the global capital for quantum computing. Today, I'm launching the new National Quantum Algorithm Center — to be located at the IL Quantum & Microelectronics Park. And with IBM's new Quantum System Two being built here, we're well on our way.

Chicago wants to build the Silicon Valley of quantum, and we are helping take it to the next level. ⚛️ @wsj.com The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is home the home to half of the state's #quantum faculty leading $150M+ in cutting-edge quantum research.

The timeline for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park took another leap, as the Chicago Plan Commission granted its approval. ✅ The Grainger College of Engineering-led quantum campus will next be up for Zoning Committee approval, then a City Council vote.