Liquid magic: Scientists reveal why water is one of the most remarkable substances in the universe
We can’t live without water, of course. But the H20 molecule itself is quite remarkable. Find out why.
Breakthrough in quantum photonics promises a new era in optical circuits
A world-first method to enable quantum optical circuits that use photons — light particles — heralds a new future for secure communication and quantum computing.
Can sunlight convert carbon emissions into useful materials?
USC chemical engineers are developing an environmentally friendly way to upcycle carbon dioxide emissions into polymers, pharmaceuticals and other materials.
A certain type of sugar can help destroy cancer cells
Chemical engineers at USC Viterbi have unlocked a fatal vulnerability in many cancer cells: sugar inflexibility.
USC research team races to develop COVID-19 vaccine and treatments
USC Viterbi researchers join the global effort to develop a vaccine against the new coronavirus that could halt the pandemic.
New nanoparticle can sustainably convert carbon emissions into fuel
USC Viterbi researchers are collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on technology to turn carbon dioxide into usable fuel.
How bacteria adapt to hostile environments
USC Viterbi researchers use computer-based models to identify the ways that spores evade attack from chemicals and radiation.
Where others see worthless elements, this professor sees potential sources of energy
USC expert in metallurgy takes simple, seemingly useless elements to make functional materials out of them.
USC center digs into detection and extraction of natural resources
Two researchers develop environmentally responsible best practices for finding oil and gas deep beneath the Earth’s surface.
U.S. News ranks USC No. 1 in two key online graduate programs
Both engineering and computer science programs place highest in the nation.
Sugarcoating, no — polymer coatings, yes!
Malancha Gupta’s research could one day improve biomedical devices, textiles and membranes.
Oxygen is a blessing, right? Well, it can also be a curse
We tend to think that oxygen is good for us. But chemical engineer Noah Malmstadt studies how the corrosive and highly unstable gas damages cells.
Arieh Warshel imprint receives a stamp of approval
A new Israeli postage stamp honors the USC Dornsife Nobel Prize winner and the United Nations’ proclaimed 2015 International Year of Light.
Alumna named first female president of South Korea’s Inha University
Excelling as a USC student and postdoctoral fellow, Soonja Choe has led advances for women in sciences and engineering.
Meet a chemical engineering student who loves art history
Lyssa Aruda’s childhood passion leads to active engagement at USC Viterbi.
Grad student’s illuminating research yields reward
Simin Mehrabani creates an award-winning ultraviolet sensor.
Yortsos inducted into Greece’s national academy
USC Viterbi dean is honored by the country’s top research establishment for his dedication to engineering education.
Ray Irani named Judge Widney Professor
Trustee Ray R. Irani PhD ’57, executive chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corp. and namesake of the university’s Ray R. Irani Hall, was appointed the Judge Widney Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry by USC provost and senior vice president for academic affairs Elizabeth Garrett on March 1.