For some of us autonomous cars and electric airplanes are the elements of our childhood cartoons. We wondered about, but could not really imagine the reality of, shooting around like the Jetsons. But as artificial islands and skylines of modern cities like Dubai become a reality, these innovations become more mainstream. While the basic technology … Continue reading Evolving technology optimizes battery efficiency
For Travis Fields, Ph.D., drones are more than last year’s holiday gift craze; they are a way of life. As an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the School of Computing and Engineering, he is excited to be taking research with drones and unmanned aircraft to new heights. “I am a private pilot and have … Continue reading Up, up and away
UMKC researcher Deep Medhi is working at the leading edge of an increasingly critical field: understanding how electronic communication networks operate — and fail — under conditions of extreme stress. His primary goal: creating computer, cellular and other network infrastructure that can survive, or be quickly restored, after a major natural disaster such as a … Continue reading Stress Testing Networks
When it comes to improving a centuries-old industrial process, it’s hard to imagine a more complete job than John T. Kevern, Ph.D., is crafting at UMKC’s School of Computing and Engineering. Kevern’s approach to making concrete costs less than the current standard; reduces the product’s carbon footprint in two different ways; saves energy; and recycles … Continue reading Rebuilding a centuries-old process
