Research

It takes less energy—and thus releases less carbon dioxide—to make stuff at home with a 3D printer than to manufacture it overseas and ship it to the US.

Students collaborate on NSF-funded smartphone apps for citizen scientists.

A new nanotube surface promises dental implants that heal faster and fight infection.

Michigan Tech collaborates on $4 million US Department of Energy alternative fuels research project. 

The Michigan Tech Research Institute and the University of Michigan collaborate on a study that shows that sleep apnea treatment not only makes patients feel better, but look better too.

Michigan Tech Research Institute scientists develop satellite mapping system for monitoring harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.

Thomas Oommen, assistant professor of geological and mining engineering and sciences, is using his $300,000 research grant from NSF to improve remote sensing in disaster areas and ultimately save lives.

Brad King’s self-assembling electrospray thruster uses magnets that transform a very unusual fluid into a tiny engine for moving nanosatellites into orbit.

Two types of particles---soot and tar balls--exhibit many different properties

Michigan Tech partners with 10 other universities to study water resources and stakeholders involved in making decisions of their use and management.