Jun Yao, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, works at the intersection of electronics and biosystems to develop extraordinary devices, ranging from an air-powered generator to an artificial neuron. 

Evolutionary ecologist Lynn Adler’s research is uncovering important new clues about interactions between pollinators, pathogens, and plants.

Sonya Atalay, provost professor of anthropology, leads a global network of scholars dedicated to braiding Indigenous and Western sciences to study crucial, interconnected challenges facing communities.

UMass Amherst Professor of Computer Science Shlomo Zilberstein’s research seeks to enable artificial intelligence systems that can operate safely and reliably in real-world settings.

UMass Amherst Professor of Linguistics Joe Pater’s research on the sound systems of language synthesizes methods and theories from linguistics, psychology, and computer science.

Pari Riahi, UMass Amherst associate professor of architecture, conducts interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of the environmental humanities and the built environment.