Heralded Researcher Villanueva Alarcón Named New EEd Chair
UF researcher Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, Ph.D., has been named the new chair of the Department of Engineering Education at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.
Florida Museum Fossils Go to Space
UF researcher Rob Ferl carried 56-million-year-old primate and horse jawbones, plus a Pleistocene moon snail shell from the Florida Museum of Natural History, on a suborbital flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
University of Florida Announces the 2025 National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
UF researchers Nian Wang and Piyush Jain have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors in recognition of their significant contributions to research and innovation.
Fang Receives the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Doctoral Mentoring Award
UF researcher Ruogu Fang has been awarded the 2024-2025 Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Doctoral Mentoring Award for her exceptional commitment to mentorship, professional development, and the advancement of research in biomedical AI.
AI Technology Uses Less Herbicide To Kill Weeds
UF researchers have developed the AI Smart Sprayer, an AI-powered precision sprayer that applies herbicide exclusively to planting holes in plastic mulch, reducing herbicide use by over 90% in tomato fields.
UF Researchers Identify New Genetic Mutation Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
UF researchers have discovered a novel genetic mutation and an associated buildup of toxic proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer's risk.
From Problem to On-Farm Solution: The Journey of One UF/IFAS AI Technology
UF researcher Yiannis Ampatzidis developed Agroview, an AI-powered tool that revolutionizes tree counting and precision agriculture, cutting data collection time by 90% and aiding growers and insurers in damage assessment and crop management.
Dr. Nicholas Bodor Receives Hungary’s Prestigious Gábor Dénes Lifetime Achievement Award
UF researcher Nicholas Bodor, an internationally recognized expert in drug discovery, design, and delivery, received the Gábor Dénes Lifetime Achievement Award in Hungary.
Map Shows State of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Florida Water
UF researchers analyzed polyfluoroalkyl substances in Florida’s surface water, revealing widespread contamination in springs and launching a map to track levels statewide.
Researchers Take Step Toward Creating Salmonella Vaccine
UF researchers discovered a breakthrough that could advance the development of a vaccine for non-typhoidal Salmonella, which currently has no vaccine.
