Global Impact

News about UB’s global partnerships and our impact around the world. (see all topics)

UB awarded $1.25 million grant to create clean energy research hub
4/1/24
The project, supported by Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, will tap UB’s expertise in materials science, advanced manufacturing, AI and more.
To capture methane emissions, scientists create nanoshell catalysts
3/27/24
The catalysts can be used for dry reforming, an industrial process that turns greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.
UB senior receives Gates Cambridge Scholarship
3/13/24
A native of Johnstown, New York, Sydney Swedick will receive a full scholarship to attend the University of Cambridge.
UB, partners awarded $2.8 million semiconductor research grant to improve nation’s power grid
3/11/24
The project, funded by the Department of Energy, aims to help prevent blackouts, make electricity delivery more efficient.
UB, partners work to make algae fuel more efficient, affordable
3/8/24
Team is employing polyculture farming, AI and other tools to detect pests before they infect algae.
UB engineering professor lands $1.5 million grant to create clean hydrogen
2/29/24
Haiqing Lin and his team of researchers were recently awarded $1.5 million for a two-year-long project that is scheduled to begin on April 1.
UB-led team awarded $750,000 NSF grant to study wildfire inequities
2/28/24
Project addresses emergency management disparities between wealthy, low-income groups.
UB TCIE secures $300,000 to support offshore wind industry in New York State
2/27/24
The award, from the state’s Offshore Wind Training Institute, will help boost awareness in renewable energy supply chain careers.
Study: ‘Hexaplex’ vaccine aims to boost flu protection
2/23/24
Tests show the recombinant vaccine outperforming existing vaccines in some areas.
AI-enhanced indoor farming takes root at the University at Buffalo
2/20/24
Project uses AI to monitor plant health and fine-tune LED lighting systems; could help with food insecurity and sustainability issues.