Florida Poly physicist uses complexity to clarify a chaotic world
When videos go viral, protests are organized online, or extremist groups quietly recruit teenagers on social media, Florida Polytechnic University physicist Dr. Pedro Manrique sees patterns that physics can help explain.
Florida Poly professor and researcher joins renowned Fulbright Specialist community
Dr. Jun Kim, an internationally recognized expert on advanced water treatment processes, has been selected to join an elite community of Fulbright Specialists by the U.S. State Department. Kim is an assistant professor of environmental engineering.
Florida Poly faculty joins national committee on recycling innovation
Florida Polytechnic University’s Dr. Malak Anshassi has earned national recognition for her research advancing recycling, solid waste management and sustainability. She was recently appointed to serve as a recycling expert on a prestigious committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to address the pressing problem of waste reduction. Anshassi, an assistant professor […]
Pioneering research showcases success of Florida Poly’s capstone program
A new study finds that Florida Polytechnic University students graduate better prepared for STEM careers than their peers at most institutions, thanks to the University’s distinctive capstone design program.
Five Florida Poly professors rank among world’s top 2% of scientists
Five Florida Polytechnic University faculty members have earned a place on Stanford University’s prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists annual list. The recognition reflects their years of dedicated research and contributions to advancing knowledge in their fields.
Florida Poly professor’s powerful new tool brings higher accuracy to nuclear physics
Dr. Ian Bentley, chair of the Department of Physics at Florida Polytechnic University, developed a new machine learning model to improve predictions of nuclear binding energies.
NSF-funded study uses brain data to rethink engineering education
Fueled by a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, innovative research at Florida Polytechnic University aims to redefine the way professors approach engineering design education.
Student-led research deploys AI to spot stealthy Android malware
Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University have developed an artificial intelligence technique that can detect elusive malware known as remote access trojans (RATs) on Android devices. The breakthrough could help protect millions of users from cybercriminals who use RATs to steal personal information and control devices without detection.
Florida Poly research tackles smelly water issue in Winter Haven
Florida Polytechnic University’s Dr. Jun Kim is stepping in to sniff out solutions to an unusual water problem in Winter Haven, Florida, through research that could have a global impact.
Florida Poly professor uncovers secrets of water-walking insects’ survival
A Florida Polytechnic University professor’s groundbreaking study has revealed how tiny water-walking insects survive torrential rainstorms, potentially paving the way for advances in biomimetics and water pollution solutions.
