Research Award

  Transformative Progress in Quantum Light Control Scientists from the University of Copenhagen and Ruhr University Bochum have achieved a remarkable milestone  in quantum research by mastering the simultaneous control of two quantum light sources. This accomplishment, once deemed unfeasible, signifies a crucial advancement in the realm of quantum mechanics. Although it may seem insignificant to the untrained eye, this development paves the way for revolutionary technologies. The capability to create quantum entanglement—where two light sources can resonate with one another instantaneously—is pivotal for constructing robust quantum networks. Such networks are essential for enhancing quantum computing and improving secure communication methods. The research , published in the esteemed journal Science, showcases the profound implications of this achievement. Professor Peter Lodahl, a leader in the research team, highlighted that this leap towards practical quantum technologie...

A project by the University of Wollongong has taken home the 2024 AIRAH Award for Excellence in HVAC&R Research . The initiative involved the development of innovative solutions to advance solar energy and thermal energy storage in HVAC systems for decarbonising the heating and cooling of buildings. It delivered innovative HVAC systems and solutions that used photovoltaic thermal collectors, thermal energy storage, membrane distillation and transpired solar collectors for increased energy efficiency and self-sufficiency of energy generation. It also developed innovative techniques for thermal energy storage design and efficiency improvement of solar panels. These solutions could be used to increase building demand flexibility, address energy efficiency and decarbonisation, and assist in taking HVAC off the grid. Website: International Research Awards #researchawards     #NSF #LemelsonFoundation #EnvironmentalSustainability #EngineeringEducation  #Researcher ​#Anal...

  Empowering future engineers to tackle climate challenges and drive sustainable innovation. The U.S. National Science Foundation and The Lemelson  Foundation  have awarded funding through the NSF Research in the Formation of Engineers program for five projects to integrate sustainability topics into engineering curricula. Supported in part by a $3 million, three-year investment from The Lemelson Foundation, this partnership aims to prepare future engineers to address critical challenges like infrastructure resilience , clean energy and the growth of emerging industries and manufacturing. "These projects from the NSF-Lemelson initiative will help prepare engineering students to consider sustainability as they address complex challenges for our nation’s industry, infrastructure and health ," said Susan Margulies, NSF assistant director for Engineering. "The curricula and training that result will empower and inspire engineering students to make a difference in their ...

  On the sidelines of the 113 th  Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) , a team from the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) was honored for winning the first place of the OAPEC Scientific Award 2022 in the field of ‘Decarbonization Technologies in the Petroleum Industry and the Circular Carbon Economy’. The research was submitted under the title ‘Decarbonization and Circular Carbon Economy in the Oil and Gas Field Implications for OAPEC Countries’. The award comes as a continuation of the organization’s policy towards encouraging scientific research and researchers and publishing scientific research in areas that could contribute to the development and improvement of industries related to petroleum and energy in all their forms in the Arab world. The research offers a comprehensive analysis of the circular carbon economy, detailing various technologies for decarbonization and emission reduction in the oil an...

  Canada's boreal forest is a critical but often neglected ecosystem in responsible investment strategies, Canbury Insights says. The Degradation of Canada's Boreal: Laws, Lobbying, and Links to Degradation  analyses over 55 pages the boreal's importance, threats, and key industry players, to help investors initiate "informed engagements", the London-based consulting firm says of its report. Threats to the boreal include unsustainable forestry practices, industrial expansion, and climate change-enhanced wildfires , it notes. Emmy Shaw The report includes a call to action to investors to assess their investments' direct, and indirect (via a trade association) lobbying activities, and whether they align with their sustainability commitments and policies. It notes that emerging regulations and frameworks like EU Deforestation Regulation and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive "underscore the growing importance of addressing boreal forest pres...

From water’s anti-conflict role to a prize for a probabilist, here is some quick-read news from across Imperial. Water vital for world peace Water can be a catalyst for global peace and security, an interdisciplinary study involving Imperial researchers reveals. Soweto, Johannesburg residents at a communal tap Experts from France, Germany, India, Nigeria, Sweden, the USA, and the UK have devised a blueprint to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable global access to clean water.  They found that unfettered access to water plays a critical role in preventing conflicts and promoting cooperation among communities and nations.  The researchers propose a holistic approach to water governance that combines community action, indigenous knowledge, gender equity and open science.   Professor Wouter Buytaert  said “Water is an essential life resource and vital for the survival of the ecosystems that humankind depends on. We can see that conflicts arise when water is scarce or w...

  Two 2024 Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) original research projects, “In Deep Trouble: Surfacing Tech-Powered Sexual Harassment in K-12 Schools” and “Moderating Maghrebi Arabic Content on Social Media” were recently recognized at the 4th Annual Anthem Awards for excellence in purpose & mission-driven work . “In Deep Trouble” was selected for the Bronze award in the Responsible Technology Research Projects or Publications Awareness Category. “Moderating Maghrebi Arabic Content on Social Media” won Silver in the Human & Civil Rights Research Projects or Publications Awareness Category.  The findings from “In Deep Trouble,” authored by CDT’s Elizabeth Laird, Kristin Woelfel, and Maddy Dwyer, revealed the widespread problem of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), both real and deepfake, in U.S. K-12 public schools. The report exposed alarming trends, including data showing 15% of students say they know of AI-genera...