Carnegie Mellon University
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2026
This research investigates how Pseudomonas aeruginosa adapts to drinking water systems before causing human infections. By identifying a previously unknown gene essential for biofilm formation and survival, the work provides new insight…
2026
This thesis develops a framework for pareto-efficient haptic immersion in extended reality, balancing immersion and practicality across the human sensory-motor system. Using body-region sensitivity…
2026
This research investigates how the brain makes decisions under uncertainty by studying mice navigating reward-based mazes. Rather than relying on memorisation, mice continually update mental models through active exploration. These findings improve…
2026
This research engineers DNA-modified exosomes to deliver drugs precisely to cancer cells while avoiding healthy tissue. By disguising natural cell-targeting signals and adding programmable DNA targeting molecules, the platform could reduce treatment…
2026
This research teaches AI to understand and generate the sense of touch by combining visual information with high-resolution tactile data. The technology enables realistic digital textures, improves online shopping, enhances virtual experiences, and…
2026
This research challenges the long-standing assumption that brain regions causing no errors during awake brain surgery are functionally unimportant. By measuring subtle delays in speech rather than errors alone, it introduces causal parametric…
2026
This research develops microscopic copper wire "bridges" that improve heat transfer between computer chips and cooling systems. By reducing chip temperatures by around 3°C, the technology can lower data centre cooling energy by approximately 10%,…
2026
This research develops a seawater-compatible electrolyzer that uses state-of-the-art materials with an integrated deionization layer powered by waste heat. The system enables efficient hydrogen production from seawater, supporting portable refueling…
2026
This research develops scalable motion-planning algorithms that enable large teams of robots to work together safely and efficiently. By combining machine learning with search algorithms, the work delivers both speed and reliability, supporting…