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ASU set to play leading role in planning future of nation’s transportation systems

by Steve Ryan | Dec 28, 2016 | Faculty, News

Arizona State University researchers are poised to help boost innovation in the planning and design of future enhancements to the nation’s transportation systems.ASU has been named the lead institution for a new U.S. Department of Transportation Tier 1 University...

Interdisciplinary approach to food-energy-water nexus

by Steve Ryan | Oct 17, 2016 | Faculty, News, Research

Here in the desert, water is a big concern. For the average person living in the Phoenix metropolitan area, the prospect of future water shortages makes us think about fixing that dripping faucet, buying high-efficiency washing machines and xeriscaping our green lawns...

Fulton Schools takes in lion’s share of solar research funding from DOE

by Steve Ryan | Sep 14, 2016 | Faculty, Features, Research

New solar research projects at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering will receive $3.75 million in funding the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative announced today. The home of the Engineering Research Center for Quantum Energy and Sustainable Solar...

Can 50% of the power grid come from renewables? Better forecasting, management is key.

by Steve Ryan | May 17, 2016 | Faculty, News, Research

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly cost competitive in comparison to traditional fossil fuel generation. So why is its impact on the power grid limited?The fact is, renewable energy sources are inherently variable and uncertain. The wind blows, and then it...

How bacteria can produce electricity, treat wastewater

by Steve Ryan | Feb 1, 2016 | Faculty, Features, Research

Chemical engineer César Torres leads the Torres Lab where students aid his research efforts to understand the diverse applications of microbial fuel cells. Photographer: Jessica Hochreiter/ASU[/caption]What if the bacteria found in wastewater could power the water’s...

Exploring new frontiers in human-robot collaborations

by Steve Ryan | Jan 7, 2016 | Faculty, Research

Methods developed in Ben Amor’s lab allow robot assistants to anticipate the actions of human co-workers and help whenever needed. Photo provided by ASU’s Interactive Robotics Lab.[/caption]Imagine an assembly robot that collaborates with a human to assemble a piece...
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