UCF Researchers Are Studying Wing Shapes to Advance Drone Technology Associate Professor Samik Bhattacharya and aerospace engineering master’s student Dominic Polidoro ’25 are studying the physical forces that interact when wings move from air to water.
New Study Shows Land Shifts, Sea Level Rise Occur More Rapidly Than Previously Thought A recent study including UCF researcher Thomas Wahl reveals that sinking ground levels and rising sea levels are occurring more rapidly than previously understood, often worsening flooding in coastal communities.
UCF-Led Excavation Reveals Evidence of Life, Conflict in Ancient Mesopotamia New discoveries from a UCF-led excavation in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, near the city of Erbil, are reshaping what researchers know about how ancient cities lived, governed and fell.
What I Learned from Rowing Across the Ocean For World Ocean Day, psychology doctoral student Andres Käosaar, who researches teams in extreme environments, shares his takeaways after completing the World’s Toughest Row.
Research in 60 Seconds: How to Prepare for Hurricanes Boardman Endowed Professor of Environmental Science and Public Administration Christopher Emrich’s research examines the best ways to prepare before disaster strikes.
UCF Scientist Leads Research to Break Through Harmful Bacterial “Fortresses” Continuing her work with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Renee Fleeman is understanding how a bioengineered peptide can curb severe infections for patients.
New Study Explores How Governance Has Evolved Across History A UCF anthropology professor recently collaborated on a study examining how societies have organized power over thousands of years, challenging assumptions about democracy and decision-making.
UCF Researcher Develops “Smart, Tiny Bubbles” to Treat Cancer and Heart Disease Dinender Singla developed innovative technology and has formed a company to get the treatment ready for clinical trials.
UCF Grad’s Mission to Build Pipeline of Young Innovators Guided by their two-time alum instructor and UCF researchers, three Oviedo High School students took home several honors at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
One Stage, Thousands of Beginnings: How UCF Graduates Power Florida’s Workforce Graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s the moment thousands of Knights step into the industries and communities shaping our state’s future and beyond.