Researchers develop post-wildfire landslide susceptibility model Berger Chair Farshid Vahedifard’s and colleagues’ physics-based model could help prevent further damage from landslides in the wake of wildfires. Research , Energy, water, and environment , Engineers , Faculty
Commuter rail heat delays will likely worsen as climate change continues Professor and Berger Chair Farshid Vahedifard spoke with the Boston Globe about the effects of extreme heat on public transportation. Research , Energy, water, and environment , Engineers , Faculty
REAP Labs publish molecular beam epitaxy research Researchers in Tufts’ REAP Labs advance understanding of materials grown using molecular beam epitaxy. Research , Energy, water, and environment , Research news , Engineers , Faculty , Campus news
Could a plant guide design of next-generation solar panels? Using silk biomaterials, Tufts researchers copy a jewel orchid’s highly efficient system of capturing and networking light. Research , Energy, water, and environment , Tufts Now , Engineers , Faculty , Women engineers , Campus news
New, more sustainable method for manufacturing microchips and other nanoscale devices Water-based manufacturing could replace use of toxic chemicals and open the door for hybrid electronic-biological devices. Research , Energy, water, and environment , Tufts Now , Engineers , Faculty , Campus news
Sustainable infrastructure professionals visit Tufts Professionals and policymakers visit Tufts School of Engineering to learn about offshore wind energy engineering. Energy, water, and environment , Engineers , Faculty , Campus news
Vahedifard interviewed on FEMA flood standard Professor and Berger Chair Farshid Vahedifard advocates for the prioritization of disadvantaged communities in a recent Law360 article on the new FEMA flood standards. Energy, water, and environment , Engineers , Faculty , Campus news
Taking a train during a heat wave? Watch out for 'sun kinks' Professor and Berger Chair Farshid Vahedifard spoke with Grist magazine about the impact of heat waves on railroads. Energy, water, and environment , Engineers , Faculty
New ship may hold the key to US offshore wind energy Professor of the Practice Eric Hines spoke with NBC News about offshore wind turbine installation vessels. Energy, water, and environment , Engineers , Faculty