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New method for enhancing thermal conductivity could cool computer chips, lasers and other devices
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreDec. 14, 2011
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Yaqiong Xu receives NSF career development award
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreOct. 4, 2011
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BME faculty member receives NSF CAREER award
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreJun. 8, 2011
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Two engineering faculty receive NSF CAREER awards
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreFeb. 15, 2011
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VU plays key role in $20M federal grant designed to strengthen Tennessee’s R&D infrastructure
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreSep. 10, 2010
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Two faculty members receive NSF CAREER awards
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreAug. 10, 2010
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NSF program director to host seminar on research programs, emerging opportunities
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreMar. 5, 2010
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ISIS professors receive NSF Awards as a result of U.S. stimulus plan
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreAug. 26, 2009
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Sharon Weiss receives NSF CAREER Award
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreMar. 3, 2008
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Engineering professor creates animated science education program
The surprising discovery of a new way to tune and enhance thermal conductivity – a basic property generally considered to be fixed for a given material – gives engineers a new tool for managing thermal effects in smart phones and computers, lasers and a number of other powered… Read MoreDec. 1, 2007