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School of Engineering & Applied Science

Interim Dean of Engineering and Applied Science: Salvatore Sutera

Home Page: http://engineering.wustl.edu

Telephone: 314-935-6350

The mission of the School of Engineering & Applied Science at Washington University is to serve society as a center for learning in engineering, science, and technology. It is our duty to disseminate and create knowledge through teaching, research, and publications, and the transfer of important ideas and research into the development of new products and technologies. We strive to provide an environment that nurtures critical thinking and the education of innovators and leaders for the future.


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Developing 'next generation of creative thinkers'

Free science camp for middle schoolers from traditionally underrepresented populations

June 12, 2009 --
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WUSTL's ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp
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Washington University in St. Louis will host its third ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp June 14-26. The Danforth Campus will welcome 48 middle schoolers from traditionally underrepresented populations who are academically qualified, recommended by their teachers and genuinely interested in math and science. The free residential camp gives students a first-hand experience with experiments, role models and innovative programs to encourage their continued participation in math and science courses in school. A special "ExxonMobil Media Day" will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 17 at the Mallinckrodt Center, lower level. Campers will work side by side with scientists to complete an engineering challenge.


Going platinum

New catalyst could boost cleaner fuel use

May 14, 2009 --
Younan Xia
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Material scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a technique for a bimetallic fuel cell catalyst that is efficient, robust and two-to-five times more effective than commercial catalysts. The novel technique eventually will enable a cost effective fuel cell technology, which has been waiting in the wings for decades and should give a boost for cleaner use of fuels worldwide.


Birds of a feather

Study finds particles, molecules prefer not to mix

May 4, 2009 --
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In the world of small things, shape, order and orientation are surprisingly important, according to findings from a new study by chemists at Washington University in St. Louis. Lev Gelb, WUSTL associate professor of chemistry, his graduate student Brian Barnes, and postdoctoral researcher Daniel Siderius, used computer simulations to study a very simple model of molecules on surfaces, which looks a lot like the computer game "Tetris." They have found that the shapes in this model (and in the game) do a number of surprising things.



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Faculty Experts:

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Lihong Wang

Gene K. Beare Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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Wang is chair of the International Biomedical Optics Society and has authored more than 137 peer-reviewed journal articles. He received the NIH FIRST award, National Science Foundation CAREER award, and Outstanding Young Scientist Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Medical and the Houston Society ...


Expertise: Optical tomography, Doppler sensing, gene imaging, thermoacoustic tomography

Direct contact: Work: (314) 935-6152 / lhwang@biomed.wustl.edu


Younan Xia

The James M. McKelvey Professor

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The Xia research group pursues cutting-edge research in three major frontiers: nanotechnology, materials chemistry, and biomaterials. His research interests include synthesis of nanomaterials, bio-material interface, energy conversion and storage, drug delivery, as well as neural and tissue engineering. ...


Expertise: Nanotechnology, materials chemistry, biomaterials, imaging.

Direct contact: Work: (314) 935-8328 / xia@biomed.wustl.edu


Richard Axelbaum

Professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering

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Axelbaum is the Director of the Consortium for Clean Coal Utilization. He also heads the Laboratory for Advanced Combustion and Energy Research and has directed the Engineering section of the NASA Missouri Space Grant Consortium at Washington University in St. Louis since 1997. He served as the associate ...


Expertise: Clean coal, nanoparticles, nanotechnology, materials, synthesis, flames

Direct contact: (314) 935-7560 / rla@wustl.edu


James G. Miller

Albert Gordon Hill Professor of Physics in Arts & Sciences

Professor Miller's research focuses on the physics of anisotropic, inherently inhomogeneous media. These systematic studies of the anisotropic properties of the heart have led to fundamentally new insights. In 1998 the National Institutes of Health grant supporting this research was awarded MERIT status, ...


Expertise: physics of anisotropic, inherently inhomogeneous media, anisotropic properties of the heart, diagnostic images of hearts, echocardiographic imagers

Direct contact: (314) 935-6229 / james.g.miller@wustl.edu


Jay Turner

Associate Professor of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering

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Jay R. Turner, associate professor in chemical engineering with a joint appointment in civil engineering, focuses his research on such topics as environmental reaction engineering and environmental chemical analysis. He is the Principal Investigator for both the Midwest Fine Particulate Matter Supersite ...


Expertise: environmental engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental reaction engineering, environmental chemical analysis, air pollutant sampling and characterization, stationary source air pollution, …

Direct contact: (314) 935-5480 / jrturner@seas.wustl.edu



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What's Next: Ultrasound Images Via Cellphone
The Washington Post

May 12, 2009 -- WUSTL engineers led by computer science professor William Richard have created a USB-based ultrasound probe that can connect to a smartphone, creating a low-cost ultrasound imaging platform.


Scientists Develop USB Ultrasound for Phones
PC Magazine

April 23, 2009 -- WUSTL computer scientists William Richard and David Zar have developed a USB Ultrasound probe that works with Windows Mobile smartphones, giving doctors a medical imaging device that they can carry with them wherever they go.


Soon, smartphones to provide ultrasound imaging
Hindustan Times (India) and 10 others

April 23, 2009 -- WUSTL computer science and engineering professors William Richard and David Zar have made commercial USB ultrasound probes compatible with Microsoft Windows mobile-based smartphones.


Engineer finds ways to improve gas mileage
United Press International and 2 others

March 23, 2009 -- A U.S. engineer says he is trying to develop methods of reducing vehicle drag so as to improve the gas mileage of planes, automobiles and trucks. WUSTL mechanical engineering professor Ramesh Agarwal said that although the technology has not yet been deployed on any commercially available vehicle, it is being investigated by airplane and automobile companies worldwide.


U.S. Colleges Get Serious With Partners Overseas
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Feb. 23, 2009 -- WUSTL chancellor Mark S. Wrighton is trying to establish meaningful relationships with foreign universities, in hopes of engaging large numbers of WUSTL students and faculty members, encouraging robust research collaborations, and cultivating a more global campus.



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Tony Fitzpatrick
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tony_fitzpatrick@wustl.edu

(314) 935-5272
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Related Links:
School of Engineering & Applied Science Web site
Biomedical engineering Web site
Department of energy, environmental and chemical engineering
Department of computer science and engineering

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009


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