Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts

Murat Guvendiren, a chemical and materials engineer who designs biomaterials that train stem cells to differentiate in the proper sequence to form functioning organs and tissues, and Mengyan Li, a microbiologist who develops sustainable water remediation techniques to biodegrade persistent industrial pollutants, have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Guvendiren and Li are among 83 researchers from 41 NAI member institutions and research universities named to the class of 2022. Collectively, the new members are named on 1093 issued U.S. patents. "Today...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has appointed Wenda Cao, physics professor and director of the Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO) of NJIT’s Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR), to its Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (AAAC).  The AAAC is comprised of 13 distinguished astronomers from U.S. universities tasked with advising the NSF, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy on emerging issues within the fields of astronomy and astrophysics.  In particular, the Committee will assess and make recommendations related to the Astro2020...

Eliza Michalopoulou, mathematics professor and chair of NJIT’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, has been named Distinguished Lecturer by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) — a premier professional organization dedicated to advancing engineering and technology in marine environments.  The honor is presented each year by the OES to a select group of society members who “are inspiring to both experts and general audiences.” Each distinguished speaker spends a four-year term presenting lectures across the U.S. on topics within...

As a researcher, NJIT Adjunct Professor Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is fascinated by COVID-19, having just co-edited three books on the virus and its implications, with two more on the way, distinguishing himself globally as a prolific researcher on the topic. But his interest isn’t just professional. You see, Hussain is also COVID survivor who was hospitalized and connected to a ventilator for 25 days. At one point, his blood oxygen level was 54% (normal is 95-100%). He also lost track of time: when a nurse asked him the date, he was off by a month. So, Hussain knows first-hand the...