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Congrats to #UBMAE SUNY Distinguished Professor Deborah Chung on being named a recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from California Institute of Technology!

This award is the highest honor presented by @caltech.edu to its graduates.

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Chung named recipient of Caltech's 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
Deborah D.L. Chung, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from Caltech.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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The Washington Post featured the expertise of #UBMAE Professor John Crassidis regarding space debris in an article outlining the complications posed by the increasing debris in Earth's orbit.

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Analysis | NASA stops the sky from falling
Why space debris matters for President Trump's agenda.
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July 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Honoring a #UBSEAS legacy that reaches beyond the stars 🚀

#UBMAE student Jackson Gray recently learned that his cousin, Gregory Jarvis —a @NASA astronaut who flew on the Space Shuttle Challenger—is the namesake of Gregory B. Jarvis Hall.

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The Jarvis family legacy
Cousin of astronaut Greg Jarvis reflects on shared UB connection.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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#UBuffalo researchers, including #UBMAE professors Jun Liu and Eshan Esfahani and several #UBSEAS students, have developed an E-textile that mimics how nerves in the hand sense pressure, helping robots to achieve a better sense of touch.

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Scientists give robots a sense of touch with fabric that mimics human skin
The electronic textile sensor could be useful in manufacturing, robotic surgery, even prosthetic limbs in the near future.
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August 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Congratulations to #UBSEAS graduate students Jobaer Ahmed Saju, Laura Sherwood and Hosam Yousef, who have all earned SUNY GREAT Awards 🎉🎉

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Three SEAS students receive SUNY Great awards
Jobaer Ahmed Saju, Laura Sherwood and Hosam Yousef are this years recepients from SEAS. 
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June 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Congrats to #UBMAE professor Craig Snoeyink on his acceptance into the inaugural cohort of @sunyofficial.bsky.social's Research Leadership Academy!

This program helps faculty strengthen SUNY's research enterprise by engaging the public, driving innovation, and championing inclusion in STEM fields.
A portrait of Craig Snoeyink, with the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, in Jarvis Hall in January 2024
September 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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#UBSEAS researchers are developing tiny affective robots that can display happy, sad, surprised, angry and neutral emotional expressions in response to human tactile handling.
Learn more about the purpose of the tiny bot here: https://ubseas.info/40M3bR1

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Mini robot displaying a smile. Mini robot displaying a suprised expression. Mini robot displaying a neutral face. Mini robot displaying a sad face.
July 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Some words of wisdom from #UBSEAS department chairs and professors for the #UBClassof2025 💙🤍

4 more days! 🤘🎓

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A celebratory graphic from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for the Class of 2025. The image features a group photo of faculty and staff from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, smiling and making the “horns up” hand sign. Below the photo is a congratulatory message from Yun Wu, recognizing the graduates' resilience, creativity, and achievements. The message encourages students to "go forth and engineer a healthier, better future." The background is blue with white technical design elements. A congratulatory graphic from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for the Class of 2025. The image features a professional portrait of Francine Battaglia, chair and professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. A message from her is written to the right that praises graduates’ hard work and achievements, highlights the strong foundation built through their education, and offers well wishes for the future. The background is blue with white technical circuit-style graphics and text. A congratulatory graphic from the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences celebrating the Class of 2025. The image features a photo of Krishna Rajan standing outdoors in front of Davis Hall. The message from Rajan, representing the Department of Materials Design & Innovation (MDI), congratulates graduates and highlights the department’s 10th anniversary. He emphasizes the significance of the students' role in the department’s journey and reminds them they will always be part of the MDI family. The design has a blue background with white circuit-inspired graphics. A congratulatory graphic for the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Class of 2025. On the left is a professional portrait of Alan Rabideau, chair and professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. On the right is a message on a blue background with white technical blueprint-style graphics. The message reads: "Congratulations on your achievements! The protection and restoration of our natural and built environments have never been more important priorities, but we are confident that your technical prowess, social awareness, and integrity will lead us to a better future. The CSEE faculty and staff are very proud of your accomplishments and we wish you the very best in your careers!" Below the photo is his name and title: "Alan Rabideau, Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering." The design has a blue background with white circuit-inspired graphics.
May 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🧬How do cells adapt based on function, and react to their environment?

In a recent study, Xin Yong and Emad Pirhadi in #UBMAE found that cells can tune the physical properties of their membranes, offering insight into how cells regulate functions

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Study sheds light on lipid asymmetry in cell membranes
Cells tune membrane properties to regulate communication, transport and other duties.
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April 30, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Congratulations to #UBMAE professor Mostafa Nouh and PhD student Mohamed Mousa on receiving the 2025 Best Paper in Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Control Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers! 👏

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MAE faculty and PhD student earn ASME best paper award
Mostafa Nouh and Mohamed Mousa have received the ASME's 2025 Best Paper in Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Control Award.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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What causes tiny particles—such as pollutants, cloud droplets and medicine powders—to suddenly form clusters in turbulent air?

A new study from #UBMAE researchers reveals the answer: small, uneven electric charges between particles.

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Engineers uncover why tiny particles form clusters in turbulent air
Finding could improve predictions for wildfire smoke, extreme rainfall, pharmaceutical development and more.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Congratulations to #UBCSE PhD students Wei Bo and Shuwei Hou for taking first place at #UBuffalo's Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition and to #UBMAE undergrads Jacob Velesko and Stephanie Brumbaugh who won the audience choice award 🎉 🎉
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AI-powered speech analysis tool wins UB entrepreneurship competition
$75K in startup funding and services awarded as event celebrates 25th anniversary.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Congrats to #UBMAE senior Cheng Tang on an incredible performance in the MAC Men's Tennis Championships! 🏆

Cheng helped lead the Bulls to the title, earning Tournament Most Outstanding Player, All-MAC First Team, and the MAC Jack Vredevelt Sportsmanship Award. 🤘

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Cheng Tang posed for a photo with his Most Outstanding Player and All-Tournament Team trophies at the MAC Men's Tennis Championships. UB Men's Tennis team posted for a photo with the MAC Men's Tennis Champions trophy and sign.
April 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM