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NYU Tandon professor Debra Laefer led a groundbreaking research project that contributed to New York City's first underground infrastructure map.

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New York City is making a top secret map of everything under the street With no centralized, comprehensive map to navigate the underground labyrinth, unexpected subterranean findings have cost the city millions of dollars and years of delays.

Exciting advances in Quantum Computing at New York University:

- NYU announced the formation of the NYU Quantum Institute, a center dedicated to advancing quantum computing, communication, and sensing technologies. Learn more here: https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/10/24/nyu-launches-quantum-institute-to-drive-cross-disciplinary-research-and-innovation/

- NYU Tandon now offers an M.S. in Quantum Science and Technology. This program gives students the theoretical foundation and crucial hands-on experience needed to thrive in the booming quantum industry. Learn more here: https://engineering.nyu.edu/quantum-science-and-technology-ms

Juan de Pablo, Executive Dean at NYU Tandon, is leading a research team that is working to develop microscopic 'swimming' discs that could help clean polluted waters. Read on to learn more.

Scientists develop microscopic 'swimming' discs that could help clean polluted waters: 'Pave the way for applications' In a groundbreaking new project, scientists have created small, microscopic swimmers that can harvest energy from their surroundings.

Professor Jeffery Hubbel of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, is leading a team of researchers that developed an "inverse vaccine" which may offer better treatment options for allergies in humans.

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Liver-targeting vaccine protects mice from allergic asthma reactions for at least a year An “inverse vaccine” that delivers deactivated allergens to the liver was able to reduce reactions in mice with allergic asthma | An “inverse vaccine” that delivers deactivated allergens to the liver was able to reduce reactions in mice with allergic asthma for at least a year after treatmen...

A team of researchers led by NYU Tandon are using AI to develop a method that analyzes Google Earth satellite images to identify urban neighborhoods that are lacking green spaces. Read on to learn more.

New AI Method Revolutionizes Urban Green Space Mapping – Lifeboat News: The Blog Dr. Rumi Chunara: “Our system learns to recognize more subtle patterns that distinguish trees from grass, even in challenging urban environments.” How can artificial intelligence (AI) help improve city planning to account for more green spaces? This is what a recent study published in the ACM Jo...

With input from researchers at NYU Tandon, New York City has pioneered the use of weigh-in-motion sensors to directly enforce truck weight limits on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This new process has led to a significant reduction in overweight vehicles, which impact infrastructure and are a safety concern.

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New York City DOT Tackles Overweight Truck Problem A research effort using the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway as a testbed is reducing violations of weight limits.

A team of researchers from the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department and the NYU Grossman School of Medicine are teaming up to investigate ways to improve wound healing for diabetics.

Promising new approach for diabetic wound treatment under investigation at NYU | NYU Tandon School of Engineering Press Release Promising new approach for diabetic wound treatment under investigation at NYU Posted: August 8, 2024 An NYU research team aims to boost healing of chronic wounds in diabetic patients by enhancing the body's natural repair mechanisms. Led by Jin Kim Montclare — professor in the Depar...

Joseph Chow, professor in the Department of Civil & Urban Engineering, and associate director of C2SMARTER, is working on ways to reduce emergency vehicle response times in NYC.

Wait time for ambulances in NYC is the longest since the start of COVID-19 The city's emergency medical agency blames high call volume and traffic, but its workers point to low pay and attrition.

Looking to turn yourself into a hologram? NYU Tandon students use cutting-edge equipment at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to make it happen!

Turn Yourself Into a Hologram at the Brooklyn Navy Yard - Untapped New York Visit New York City's emerging media playground at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and learn all about the latest technologies!

Researchers at NYU Tandon’s C2SMARTER Center are working to create a digital model of select streets in Manhattan’s Harlem neighborhood. Their goal is to replicate traffic patterns to help improve response times for the fire department.

Cities Use AI to Help Ambulances and Firetrucks Arrive Faster New technology promises to improve emergency services in cities across the US.

NYU President Linda G. Mills and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Director Abhay Karandikar announced a partnership between NYU and IIT Kanpur to engage in joint research on critical areas (such as cybersecurity and AI), substantially expand doctoral exchange programs, and share teaching and research strategies.

NYU and IIT Kanpur Partner To Expand Joint Research Efforts Agreement Praised by President Biden and PM Modi in Joint Statement

In their recent MINDWATCH study, Rose Faghih, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and her team found that music and coffee could help achieve stronger cognition and productivity.

Brain health: AI music, coffee may help boost cognitive performance Listening to AI-generated music and drinking coffee may significantly enhance cognitive performance, according to a new study.