Research

Shekhar Bhansali sees artificial intelligence as a “technological tsunami” that’s pouring into almost every part of our lives. For him, this is inspiring. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a major societal shift is what he and other engineers dream about. As a new faculty member at Vanderbilt and… Read More

Vanderbilt researchers are working on a novel approach to improve the early detection of ovarian cancer, a disease notorious for its late-stage diagnosis and poor outcomes. The new strategy involves a simple preparation of echogenic microbubbles (MBs) that have the potential to transform ovarian screening practices similar to mammograms for… Read More

Building on the strength of a newly released strategic plan, Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering has announced a bold initiative to hire 10 new tenure- and tenure-track faculty members over the next year, placing particular emphasis on energy expertise. Krish Roy Krish Roy, the Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean… Read More

Ayan Mukhopadhyay, senior research scientist at the Institute for Software Integrated Systems at Vanderbilt University, has received a U.S. National Science Foundation grant to develop technology that uses artificial intelligence to address unauthorized road closures in Nashville, Tennessee. Ayan Mukhopadhyay The $697,211 award is part of NSF’s… Read More

A highly collaborative research project on two-dimensional materials only a few atoms thick has resulted in an important advance that could lead to a new class of 2D materials for a range of critical applications in electronics, energy storage, and other areas. In a paper published last week, “Order… Read More

Vanderbilt University and the University of Liverpool in the U.K. have announced the inaugural recipients of a new joint seed grant program that supports faculty teams pursuing innovative projects designed to grow into larger collaborations and generate external funding. Ravindra Duddu Ravindra Duddu, associate professor of civil and environmental… Read More

A Vanderbilt engineering professor is working with clinical colleagues to develop and validate an augmented reality (AR) vision guidance system to help surgeons place cochlear implants more precisely. The guidance system leverages emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology and uses inexpensive, commonly available equipment, making it practical for many operating rooms. Read More

Vanderbilt University and Cintra, a Ferrovial company, along with the NextMove by Cintra team, are collaborating on an exciting project centered on I-24 MOTION, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mobility Technology Interstate Observation Network, located in Nashville, Tenn. Dan Work The project is being led by Dan Work, professor… Read More

  It’s an intimidating prospect to interrupt a software engineer who has achieved a flow state — someone who is completely focused and absorbed in the task at hand. Like anyone, it takes time for coders to reengage in their work, meaning interruptions from bosses, co-workers, and email and messaging… Read More

What if AI could fight fires? The first Nashville Tech Studio grant awarded by the Nashville Innovation Alliance fosters a collaboration between the Nashville Fire Department and Vanderbilt University that will analyze data to help allocate resources, determine optimal staffing levels and even predict future incidents.   Established… Read More