Dr. Shaunak D. Bopardikar’s research is a driving force in Michigan State University’s mobility studies. Bopardikar is an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the College of Engineering. His research focuses on motion planning for one or more autonomous vehicles to ensure resilient operation. Bopardikar and his research team develop mathematical models …
Dr. Tongbin Teresa Qu, Associate Professor for the MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction, has dedicated her career to research in active transportation, sustainable transportation and big data in transportation and autonomous urbanism. Her passion for mobility research stems from her father who worked as a railway engineer, and her fascination with how – …
The future of communication relies on secure and efficient wireless networking, which Tongtong Li’s research aims to achieve. Li is a professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Michigan State University. She runs the Broadband Access Wireless Communication (BAWC) Laboratory at MSU, where her work has been continuously supported by the National …
Michigan roads are in need of repair, and Dr. M. Emin Kutay is looking for the solution with his research in pavement technology. Kutay, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, researches ways to enhance pavement technology to extend the durability and longevity of roads. He and his team have developed a …
Dr. Muhammad Rabnawaz is making the world a greener place through his research in paper at Michigan State University. Rabnawaz, assistant professor in the School of Packaging and adjunct professor in the Department of Chemistry, is researching and developing smarter and more environmentally-friendly packaging solutions. He recently developed of a new kind of paper. …
Dr. Cecilia Martinez-Gomez is harnessing the power of bacteria to improve plant growth. Martinez-Gomez, assistant professor in Michigan State University’s Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, began studying genetics and metabolism while earning her Ph.D. “I find it extremely engaging and exciting that based on data, we can generate testable models to either rebut …
MSU is developing a large genomic database to assist in cancer immunotherapy research. Dr. Bin Chen, assistant professor in Michigan State University’s Departments of Pediatrics and Human Development, and Pharmacology and Toxicology, is developing a database to help scientists discover new drugs to fight cancer. His lab, the Bin Chen lab at MSU, researches …
Dr. Guowei Wei is developing artificial intelligence technology to make drug discovery faster and more affordable. AI is capable of massively transforming several industries like retail, consumer internet, financial services, and healthcare, but its potential for drug discovery is especially exciting. Unfortunately, a number of obstacles stand in the way of advancement, including the …
