Uncovering unexpected properties in a complex quantum material A new study describes previously unexpected properties in a complex quantum material. Using a novel technique developed at Penn, these findings have implications for developing future quantum devices and applications. Uncovering unexpected properties in a complex quantum material Using a novel technique developed at Penn, researchers gained new insights into the properties of a proposed excitonic insulator known as Ta2NiSe5, with implications for future quantum devices.
Two Penn faculty named 2022 Sloan Research Fellows Yuxin Chen (left) from the Wharton School and Deep Jariwala from the School of Engineering and Applied Science have been selected to receive 2022 Sloan Research Fellowships. This prestigious award recognizes extraordinary early-career researchers for their creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments. Two Penn faculty named 2022 Sloan Research Fellows Yuxin Chen and Deep Jariwala have been recognized for their creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments as members of the next generation of scientific leaders.
Newly discovered ‘encrypted peptides’ with antibiotic properties Newly discovered ‘encrypted peptides’ with antibiotic properties A new study reports three distinct proteins in human plasma that have naturally occurring antibiotic properties.
A new makerspace for materials passion projects (Left to right) Michelle Paolicelli, David Nemeth, Michael Adjedj, Bryce Gunderman, and Sebastian Miralles break a composite material on the MSE Departmental Laboratory’s mechanical tester. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) A new makerspace for materials passion projects MatSci Makerspace is a space for students to work with the synthesis, processing, structure, properties and application of materials, with open hours for materials-centric passion projects.
Incentivizing an underused, more environmentally friendly method for carbon capture Incentivizing an underused, more environmentally friendly method for carbon capture A study by three 2021 graduates describes how a method for sequestering carbon from natural gas can be made more cost-effective with increased tax credits.
Ten from Penn elected 2021 AAAS Fellows Penn’s new AAAS Fellows for 2021, clockwise from top left: Sara Cherry, Susan Davidson, Douglas Durian, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Katalin Karikó, I. Joseph Kroll, Mingyao Li, Hongjun Song, Duncan Watts, and E. John Wherry Ten from Penn elected 2021 AAAS Fellows Ten scholars representing five schools across the University of Pennsylvania have been named to the 2021 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, recognized for their “scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.”
Want to reduce political polarization? Start by looking beyond politics Want to reduce political polarization? Start by looking beyond politics New research from PIK University Professor Duncan Watts sheds light on how even hardliners can be swayed when coming in contact with opposing viewpoints.
Protein controlled by both light and temperature can inform cell signal pathways Protein controlled by both light and temperature can inform cell signal pathways Penn Engineering researchers have described a new type of optogenetic protein that can be controlled not only by light, but also by temperature, allowing for a higher degree of control in the manipulation of cellular pathways.
Refining data into knowledge, turning knowledge into action Homepage image: No one type of medical imaging can capture every relevant piece of information about a patient at once. Digital twins, or multiscale, physics-based simulations of biological systems, would allow clinicians to accurately infer more vital statistics from fewer data points. Refining data into knowledge, turning knowledge into action Penn Engineering researchers are using data science to answer fundamental questions that challenge the globe—from genetics to materials design.
New atomically-thin material could improve efficiency of light-based tech So-called “two-dimensional” materials have unique electrical and photonic properties, but their ultrathin form factors present practical challenges when incorporated into devices. Penn Engineering researchers have now demonstrated a method for making large-area “superlattices”—layered structures containing 2D lattices of sulfur and tungsten—that can achieve light-matter coupling. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) New atomically-thin material could improve efficiency of light-based tech A new photodetector design from Penn Engineering is not only extremely thin, making it lightweight and cost effective, it can also emit light, not just detect it.