Innovation

Swanson co-invented optical coherence tomography, which had a transformative impact on ophthalmology and the detection of sight-impairing eye diseases.

The invented textile enables comfortable, loose-fitting garments with flexible electronic components that can measure respiration, heartbeat, posture, and more.

The Hub will support researchers in Western Massachusetts as they translate their scientific discoveries into entrepreneurial ventures.

Tristan Liang, a senior Electrical Engineering major, is one of four finalists participating in tonight's Innovation Challenge at 5:00 in Old Chapel.

Kar is the co-founder and COO of Auradine, which promises to become a leader in web infrastructure solutions by “reimagining blockchain, A.I., and security.”

The “GlowSafely” device, using motion-sensor technology and LED lights, enables drivers to spot cyclists and pedestrians in dark crosswalks and bike lanes.

For their senior capstone design project, a team of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering students brought an innovative musical shoe concept to life. 

Crawley’s labor of love was always startups. As he says, “I help people turn crazy ideas into companies.”

The competition, focused on technology innovation, is open to all UMass students; competitors pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for $15,000 in prize money.

Arbabi is a UMass Amherst co-principal investigator for the project to establish the first open-access R&D facility for advanced optical components in the U.S.

UMass Amherst and industry partner EMA are accelerating development and adoption of critical emerging metalense technology in the commonwealth.

The invention of optical coherence tomography has transformed ophthalmology by allowing rapid detection of ophthalmic diseases.