Research News

Concept of coffee genome featuring a coffe palnt sprouting from a pile of coffee beans with a DNA strand in the background.
  • Charting family history of world's most popular coffee
    4/16/24

    The newly sequenced genome of Arabica reveals its prehistoric origin story — and its future under climate change.

  • Creating nanoshell catalyst to capture methane emissions
    4/2/24

    A UB-led research team is developing new catalysts that aim to turn climate-warming methane emissions into useful commercial products.

  • UB awarded $1.25M to create clean energy research hub
    4/2/24

    The project will tap UB’s expertise in materials science, advanced manufacturing, AI and more.

  • Bridge collapse to have immediate impact on ports
    4/1/24

    UB maritime shipping expert Irina Benedyk says the supply chain will see delays in automobiles, coal and other goods typically handled in Baltimore.

  • Miller co-edits definitive edition of Dickinson’s letters
    3/26/24

    The first such collection published in 60 years reveals the poet, once thought to be reclusive, was engaged with family, friends and the events of her time.

  • Xiong named IEEE fellow
    3/20/24

    The UB computer scientist was recognized for his contributions to process variation modeling, circuit yield optimization and their applications in industry.

  • UB TCIE secures $300,000 to support offshore wind industry
    3/19/24

    The award, from the state's Offshore Wind Training Institute, will boost awareness of renewable energy supply chain careers.

  • Examining source separation of wastewater
    3/15/24

    A research team aims to develop solutions to separate urine from solid human waste for use in environmentally and economically beneficial applications.

  • All aboard!
    3/14/24

    UB English professor David Alff publishes the first comprehensive history of the Northeast Corridor.

  • Two UB architects elevated to AIA’s College of Fellows
    3/14/24

    Joyce Hwang and Edward Steinfeld are among 98 architects the American Institute of Architects recognized this year.

  • Research grant to support improving nation’s power grid
    3/14/24

    The project, funded by the Department of Energy, aims to help prevent blackouts and make electricity delivery more efficient.