Sep 30, 2015 | Composites, Engineering, Faculty, Honors
American Society for Composites honors Advani for outstanding research One of Suresh Advani’s favorite quotes is “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” That philosophy worked well as he launched his academic career in the area of...
Aug 24, 2015 | Engineering, Faculty, Research
Research sheds light on friction, lubrication and wear in cartilage Osteoarthritis, which affects some 27 million people in the U.S. alone, occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time. The availability of artificial cartilage would...
Jul 14, 2015 | Design, Engineering
Engineering students add high-tech function to low-tech orthopedic boot If you’ve ever sprained an ankle or had a stress fracture in your foot or lower leg, you’ve probably worn an orthopedic walking boot. The Velcro-strapped black devices are designed to force rest...
Jul 10, 2015 | Engineering, Faculty, Students
University community reports honors, presentations, publications For the Record provides information about recent professional activities of University of Delaware faculty, staff, students and alumni. Recent honors, presentations and publications include the...
Jun 25, 2015 | Energy, Engineering
Study investigates use of solar on hybrid fuel cell shuttle buses Solar panels are popping up everywhere from rooftops and roads to highway signs and even cars. At the University of Delaware, a team of researchers has begun to investigate the use of solar power on the...
Jun 8, 2015 | Design, Engineering, Students
Event provides forum for undergraduates to demonstrate design skills More than 300 undergraduates participated in the fourth annual Design Expo at the University of Delaware on Monday, May 18. The event was held in the Design Studio, a “maker space” in Spencer...
