Governor Taft Gives UDRI, Electro-Optics Early Christmas
Ohio Gov. Bob Taft awarded two Ohio Third Frontier grants totaling $3.1 million to the University of Dayton for the development and commercialization of nanomaterials and other emerging technologies. December 6, 2004 (Alumni News)
UDRI Emerging as 'Cinderella' of Advanced Materials
According to the National Science Foundation, UDRI has for the first time taken the number two spot in materials research and development among all universities and colleges in the United States, including premier research institutions such as MIT and Georgia Tech, moving ahead of Ohio State University to take the top seat in materials in the state. October 7, 2004 (UDRI press release)
Anniversary of First Jet Engine Flight Celebrated at UD
On Aug. 27, 1939, the first operational jet engine, designed by former University of Dayton mechanical engineering professor Hans von Ohain, roared over a German airfield at 435 miles per hour. August 26, 2004 (Alumni News)
New Technology to Find Defects in Aging Aircraft Engines
The first model of the federally funded Turbine Engine Sustainment Initiative system is ready to take flight. The system has the potential to save taxpayer dollars and create high-tech jobs. August 19, 2004 (Campus Report)
World-Renowned Scholar Joins UD as First WBI Chair
In the 15 years since he received his doctorate in chemistry from the Australian National University, Liming Dai has built an extraordinary résumé in research. That's one of the reasons he was handpicked for an extraordinary job: When he steps into the role of Wright Brothers Institute Endowed Chair in Nanomaterials at the University of Dayton, Dai will be charged with leading the Dayton area's most comprehensive venture into the world's most promising technology. June 4, 2004 (UDRI press release)
UDRI Students Light Up SAMPE Conference
Illuminating a light bulb typically isn't a big deal. But the method used by two University of Dayton engineering students to light up a 75-watt bulb proved to be a first at an annual international model-bridge building competition. It also demonstrated the invaluable potential of carbon nanofiber technology in applications where the conduction of electricity and/or heat is an issue. June 2004 (UDRI story)
Groundbreaking Work in Jet Engine Containment
Robert Brockman's innovative work in testing high-strength fabrics for jet engine containment have earned him UDRI's 2003-2004 Wohlleben-Hochwalt Outstanding Professional Research Award. April 8, 2004 (UDRI press release)
"Jump Jet" Engine Fix Designed at UDRI
A lightweight "simple fix" for a problematic jet engine ring has proven successful and will be applied to the entire Harrier fleet, saving the Navy dollars and man hours. March 3, 2004 (UDRI press release)
$1 Billion and Growing
UDRI has topped the $1 billion mark in sponsored research and is on its way to breaking last year's record of $53 million. February 2004 (Alumni News)
Nanotechnology Licensing Serves as a Model for Third Frontier Success
Through an exclusive license agreement signed with Akron-based advanced-materials company NanoSperse LLC, nanotechnology developed at UDRI will soon go full scale -- and the economic benefit to Ohio is predicted to be significant. January 23, 2004 (UDRI press release)