University at Buffalo (UB)
The State University
of New York
University at Buffalo (UB)
Institute for Artificial Intelligence
and Data Science
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Prathima Nalam

PhD

Prathima Nalam.

Prathima Nalam

PhD

Prathima Nalam

PhD

Associate Professor
Department of Materials Design and Innovation
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Research Topics

Chemistry and Materials

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  • UB CMI awards more than $450,000 for 10 faculty-industry manufacturing R&D projects
    1/27/26

    Innovations include AI-driven ceramics, next generation contact lenses, semiconductors, copper ink and more.

  • UB researchers receive six NSF CAREER awards totaling nearly $3.8 million
    8/28/23

    The funding will help researchers advance AI-powered medical imaging, develop new lubricants for longer lasting cars, catch cybercriminals and more.

  • Five SEAS faculty earn CAREER Awards
    7/28/23

    In total, the faculty will receive nearly $2.9 million in funding from the National Science Foundation for research on pressing societal problems and outreach to diverse communities.

  • Can fungus clean up Buffalo's lead contaminated soil?
    3/10/22
    Spectrum News 1 aired a story on research underway at UB in which scientists are examining whether a fungus can clean up lead-contaminated soil in Buffalo. Spectrum interviewed lead researchers Prathima Nalam, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Design and Innovation, and Katarzyna Kordas, associate professor of epidemiology and environmental health.
  • Mycelium could aid in contaminated soil remediation efforts
    1/27/22
    Buffalo Rising reported on a new UB research project examining the effectiveness of using mycelium to clean up lead-contaminated soil in Buffalo.
  • Can a fungus help clean up lead-contaminated soil?
    1/25/22

    Working with community partners in the City of Buffalo and Grassroots Gardens of WNY, UB researchers are leading a HUD-funded project examining the merits of mycelium-based soil remediation, while educating the public about the potential hazards of lead-contaminated soil.