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The left image is a Loma Ridge scene captured by the hyperspectral camera. The image on the right represents vegetation health at each pixel by image brightness. Pixels that are the brightest represent the healthiest vegetation.

Climate Change Experiment Explores Ecosystem...

March 16, 2026
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Guann-Pyng (G.P.) Li (left), UCI professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and David Reinkensmeyer, UCI professor of anatomy and neurobiology and mechanical and aerospace engineering, have been named 2023 fellows by the National Academy of Inventors for making significant contributions to science and society through their work. UCI

2 UCI Researchers Named Fellows by National...

March 16, 2026
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The carbon capture solvent is modeled after air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.

Alumnus Matt Lee Starts Groundbreaking...

March 16, 2026
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The back-to-back heavy rain events that Californians have witnessed this season have Brett Sanders, UCI professor of civil and environmental engineering, thinking about new infrastructure to deal with the water. He says, “We don’t have a good flood control infrastructure for the purpose of water, long-term water conservation and water security. And we saw calls left and right for more capacity to capture water, retain it, store it and use it to address the challenges we have with the drought.” Brian Bell / UCI

UCI Podcast: Evaluating California’s...

March 16, 2026
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Fei Xia

Fei Xia Named a Scialog Fellow

March 12, 2026

Fei Xia, UC Irvine assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science, has been selected as a Scialog Fellow by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA). She is one of 50 Scialog Fellows -- outstanding early to mid-career researchers from U.S. academic institutions – who are part of an initiative to develop innovative ideas through research, dialogue and collaboration.

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Brett Sanders

UC Irvine Students Study Effectiveness...

March 9, 2026

Southern California is confronting a coastal conundrum: There is too little sand at several of the region's beaches, and there is too much sediment clogging inland flood prevention infrastructure. Experts are seeking an efficient and economical way move sand from one place to the other.

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UCI Samueli School of Engineering Interim Dean Faryar Jabbari and Associate Professor David Copp serve pancakes at the Dean's Breakfast.

From Pancakes to Prototypes: UCI Engineers...

March 5, 2026

UCI Engineering Plaza was bustling with students and faculty during the 2026 E-Week hosted by the Engineering Student Council (ESC) last week. “E-Week is an annual celebration that takes place during National Engineers Week,” said Marilyn Nguyen, a biomedical engineering student and ESC board member.

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