Innovative 3D-printing research propels Florida Poly grad student to national win
Florida Polytechnic University graduate research assistant Sydney Wickett recently captured top honors at the American Standard for Testing Materials (ASTM) E08 Fatigue and Fracture Committee Dr. M.R. Mitchell Student Forum in Orlando, Florida. The forum is among the most significant for engineers and researcher experts in fatigue and fracture mechanics.
Fulbright research partnership developing sensors to improve Parkinson’s patient care
Advanced research at Florida Polytechnic University, in collaboration with the University of Windsor in Canada, is centered on the development of wearable sensors to assist in care for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
World-class innovators: Florida Poly professors among top 2% scientists globally
Building on their continued global recognition, three Florida Polytechnic University professors have once again been named to an elite list of the top 2% of scientists in the world, highlighting their significant work in nanotechnology, critical rare earth element recovery, and electronics and electrical engineering. The annual list compiled by Stanford University ranks researchers based […]
Professor’s innovative research paves way for safer, smoother I-4 commute
Florida’s Interstate-4 corridor from Tampa to Orlando is notorious for high accidents rates, ranking among the most dangerous highways in the nation. In response, Dr. Rawa Adla, assistant professor of computer engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, is leading innovative research to make I-4 safer for drivers. Through two grants totaling $252,000 from the Florida Department […]
Florida Poly international collaboration aims to advance battery cooling innovation
An international research partnership at Florida Polytechnic University is developing new technology to improve the performance of batteries that will power the machinery that keeps the world running. Dr. Gerardo Carbajal, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Poly, is leading two energy-focused projects in collaboration with Dr. Antonio Soria, a professor at the […]
Florida Poly study reveals complex AI limitations in simple games
Dr. Oguzhan Topsakal, assistant professor of computer science at Florida Polytechnic University, and two undergraduate research assistants have created a pioneering benchmarking tool to evaluate the capabilities of artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT and Gemini. The tool uses simple games like tic tac toe to assess the strategic reasoning and planning abilities of these large […]
NSF grant funds pioneering Florida Poly Parkinson’s research
The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease could become more definitive and measurable thanks to cutting-edge research being developed at Florida Polytechnic University. Dr. Chris Kelley, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received a $200,000 National Science Foundation Grant to apply control theory to improve the understanding of movement dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. The progressive brain disorder […]
Florida Poly professor receives NSF CAREER award to study revolutionary low-cost metal 3D printing process
Dr. Sanna Siddiqui, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, has been awarded a prestigious CAREER award of $536,110 by the National Science Foundation.
Fulbright Scholar propels wind turbine innovation at Florida Poly
Dr. Alejandro Rolán, a researcher and professor from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Spain, is concluding his Fulbright Scholar term at Florida Polytechnic University this December. During his four-month stay, Rolán worked in collaboration with Dr. Edwar Romero-Ramirez, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Poly, on innovative research aimed at revolutionizing wind turbine […]
Florida Poly researchers’ work lays foundation for expanded high-speed internet access
Work by an interdisciplinary team of Florida Polytechnic University researchers helped Polk County, Florida, officials apply for two grants totaling more than $41.5 million to close the gap in broadband connectivity.
