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School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Buffalo | #UBSEAS supports big thinking and creative freedom at #UBuffalo, NYS flagship university.

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Siwei Lyu, SUNY Distinguished Professor and SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in #UBuffalo's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, is director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 🧠
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Siwei Lyu named director of Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
SUNY Distinguished Professor is a leading expert on deepfakes and mitigating misinformation online.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Welcome back, Bulls! ❄️ We hope you had a great first day of the spring semester 💙🤍

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"Welcome back!” is written in snow by Lake LaSalle, with campus buildings and a blue, cloudy sky in the background. The sun shines brightly. The snow covers everything in the foreground. People walk towards the Student Union on a slushy path under a skybridge with text: "How to take a break between breakthroughs." The "Student Union" sign is visible on the building's side. Exterior shot of Grace Plaza on a winter day with snow on the ground. The sign reads, "Grace Plaza, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences". The exterior of Capen Hall, a brick building with the UB logo on top, is shown. Trees without leaves frame the building. Snow covers the ground.
January 21, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Congrats to #UBISE assistant professor Sayanti Mukherjee on receiving the 2025 Chauncey Starr Distinguished Young Risk Analyst Award from @socriskanalysis.bsky.social! 👏

The award honors scholars under 40 who have made key contributions to risk analysis.

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Mukherjee receives Society for Risk Analysis Distinguished Young Risk Analyst Award
Mukherjee’s research advances the field of risk science by integrating operations research and artificial intelligence.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Amit Goyal will host the inaugural National Academy of Engineering webinar on Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. ET, focusing on the Materials Genome Initiative and the Fall 2025 issue of The Bridge.

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January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Free Applications Weeks are wrapping up ⏰

Applying to any of #UBSEAS 43 graduate and professional programs in engineering and applied sciences until tomorrow!

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Against a blue backdrop with subtle geometric lines, the text announces 'FREE APPLICATION WEEKS' in bold, outlined white and yellow letters. A yellow stripe reads 'DECEMBER 28 - JANUARY 10'.
January 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Images from the inaugural #UBSEAS Battle Bott Brawl Competition 📸 🤖

Last semester, groups of students gathered to compete in the battle bot brawl with bots ranging from 1 to 6 pounds.

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A smiling person with curly hair holds a remote control inside a glass-enclosed arena. A display shows timer "02:51" and "Round 01/12". Another person in a plaid shirt stands in the background. Close-up shot of a person's hands soldering wires inside a black chassis, with a roll of solder nearby. Smoke rises from the soldering point. Two young men are in a glass-walled arena. One in a black shirt is working on a robot. The other, wearing a brown hoodie, holds a controller. A monitor displays game stats. Spectators watch through the glass. Close-up of three 'SEAS Bot Brawl' 2023 awards, laser-cut with a bull design. One is for 'Wettleween Champion', another for 'Most Destroyed'. Blue LED lighting highlights the text and bull graphic.
January 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Congratulations to #UBMDI associate professors Kristofer Reyes and Olga Wodo, who have received a combined $830,000 as part of the NSF's Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future program 🎉 🎉

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Materials faculty receive over $830,000 in NSF Awards
Kristofer Reyes and Olga Wodo have received awards as part of larger $2 million multi-institutional projects in the NSF’s Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future program.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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In 2025, #UBSEAS faculty advanced research with real-world impact — from developing quick, pain-free breast imaging technology, to creating a potential bird flu vaccine, to forming AI tools that support early literacy and learning. 🤘

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2025: A look back at UB’s research and creative activities
From bird flu vaccines to Grammy-winning musical compositions, UB scholars are dedicated to creating a safer, healthier and brighter future.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Congratulations to #UBuffalo SUNY Distinguished Professor Amit Goyal 🎉 He is the 2025 CHAI Person of the Year and received accolades from various officials. Goyal's work has led to practical applications, like commercial nuclear fusion.

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Amit Goyal recognized for scientific achievements and impact
Amit Goyal, SUNY Distinguished Professor and SUNY Empire Innovation Professor was honored for his lifetime research and innovative contributions, impact and accomplishments including the 2025 CHA...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Hearing loss is a public health threat and is linked to cognitive decline and other issues among older adults. Most lack regular hearing checks, prompting #UBuffalo and #UBSEAS researchers to create an AI-powered home tool for assessing hearing health
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New hearing loss test checks the eyes – not the ears
University at Buffalo spinout Auspex Medix advances AI-powered hearing test to help older adults thwart cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Congratulations to Adrienne Decker, the new interim chair of the Department of Engineering Education! 🎉

An associate professor and director of graduate studies, Decker is a nationally recognized leader in computing education research.

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Adrienne Decker named interim chair of engineering education
Adrienne Decker will assume the role of chair on January 1, 2026, suceeding James Jensen, who has served as chair of the department since 2023.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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#UBuffalo alumni Ryan Litt and Patrick O'Connor founded 3AM Innovations to help first responders stay safer on the job. Their FLORIAN software tracks personnel in real time and is now used nationwide, from fire stations to NFL stadiums. 👏

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Engineered to save lives
UB alum Ryan Litt co-founded a startup to support emergency services.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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#UBSEAS alum Michael Cadigan is chair of the Dean's Advisory Council (DAC). Learn about Cadigan's impact on the DAC and the technologies he helped bring to cars, smartphones and much more in this story from our Buffalo Engineer Magazine.

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December 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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#UBuffalo researchers have developed a new record-breaking membrane for separating hydrogen from CO2 – achieving a selectivity of 1,800, far beyond previous benchmarks of about 100! 👏

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New membrane sets record for separating hydrogen from CO2
The unexpected finding could inspire new designs for industrial gas separation technologies.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Happy last day of classes, Bulls! Good luck on finals and enjoy a well-earned break 🤘💙

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Two people speak in the common area of Davis Hall in November 2025. Snow is seen through the windows behind them.
December 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Venus may provide insights into the solar system, planetary evolution, climate change, and the potential life beyond earth. A NASA-funded initiative and the movement of a stingray could be crucial for exploration.

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Bioinspired flier designed to explore Venus
Javid Bayandor's NASA-funded project is now the subject of a new kid’s book.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Giving TuesdayHappy #GivingTuesday 💙💙

Support the #UBuffalo Student Emergency Funds and be the reason students in need get through their unexpected hardships

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Two students collaborate on a green, dome-shaped project; the young woman uses a red tool. She has brown hair in a ponytail and glasses, wearing a blue sweater. Next to her, the young man in a beanie intently watches. On a campus, a yellow Boston Dynamics robot dog walks amid a crowd near a blue table labeled "University at Buffalo Tutoring and Academic Support Services". People of diverse ages and ethnicities converse and observe the robot. A group of diverse students are clapping and smiling. One student wears a black sweatshirt with 'Buffalo EST. 1846' in blue and white. Another student in the background is wearing a 'Buffalo' hoodie.
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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#UBEE PhD student Pranati Reddy Kuntla represented #UBSEAS on a national stage during the Eindhoven Semicon Summer School in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

Learn more about Pranati's experience here: ubseas.info/48f7zfC
Electrical engineering student represents UB at international semiconductor workshop
Pranati Reddy Kuntla attended the Eindhoven Semicon Summer School in Eindhoven Netherlands.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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When he's not teaching human-centered design, #UBSEAS assistant professor Corey Schimpf is out in Zoar Valley clearing paths, identifying invasive species, and helping keep one of Western New York's most scenic areas accessible for everyone.

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Trail mix: A professor finds joy maintaining the trails
On campus, Professor Corey Schimpf lectures classes and conducts research. In his spare time, he maintains the trails at Zoar Valley.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Congratulations to #UBCBE SUNY Distinguished Professor and SUNY Empire Innovation Professor Amit Goyal, who has been elected as a Foreign Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India 🎉 Goyal is one of eight fellows chosen in 2025.

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Amit Goyal elected Foreign Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India
Established in 1930, the Academy is the oldest science academy of India.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:48 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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Tenzin Nyandak, Founding Principal at Studio Nyandak and #UBSEAS alum, applies his skills to purposeful design. His teams handle projects like historic preservation. Explore his #UBuffalo journey and impact: ubseas.info/4addanX
Designing with purpose
Alum Tenzin Nyandak has merged engineering and architecture to preserve community and culture.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Last month, #UBCSEE professor Teng Wu was invited to deliver a keynote presentation on "AI-empowered performance-based wind engineering" at the 11th Taiwan Conference on Wind Engineering (TCWE11)! 👏

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Wu delivered a keynote presentation at an international conference on AI-empowered wind engineering
Teng Wu was invited to share his expertise on wind engineering at the 11th Taiwan Conference on Wind Engineering.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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This year's Buffalo Engineer magazine is live online! Check it out to learn about groundbreaking research, alumni passions, students excelling in and beyond the classroom and the growth and impact of #UBSEAS

Check out this year's stories here: ubseas.info/4r7q6BZ
Magazine cover: Buffalo Engineer 2025. Features a man holding a tablet with a firefighter in the background. Text: "Engineered to Save Lives," and articles on responsible AI, Tibetan culture through design, and the Jarvis Family legacy.
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Happy International Education Week! 🤘

#UBSEAS is a culturally diverse community with students from 79 different countries across the world and 33 states/territories here in the U.S. Our school is also home to over 250 faculty members from 23 countries! 💙🤍

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Wide shot of the Center for the Arts filled with people viewing posters on stands at the 2025 Chemical & Biological Engineering Graduate Research Symposium. The posters line both sides of the hall. People are standing in small groups, engaged in discussions. The students in the Industry Titan SRMU Exhibit group, whose poster won first place in this 2023 MAE Poster Competition, stands in front of their project. Presenters include Thomas Blum, Alaina Herman, Jacob Landerer, and others. Flags hang on the wall behind them. Outdoors, a yellow Boston Dynamics robot dog, also known as Yubie, stands before a blue table promoting "University at Buffalo Tutoring and Academic Support Services." People gather around and observe the display. A group of 11 people stands near the main entrance to the Center for the Arts, striking the "horns up" pose at 2025 Chemical & Biological Engineering Graduate Research Symposium. Most are in business attire—suits and blazers.
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM