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E-BULLETIN
UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science
August 13, 2008
DEAN'S
LETTER
One of the critical ongoing priorities for the UCLA Henry Samueli
School of Engineering and Applied Science is to recruit exceptional
faculty members who will push the boundaries of knowledge and
be exemplary teachers of the next generation of engineers.
This year we welcome four junior faculty members
who bring expertise in emerging areas, such as cell engineering,
micro- and nano-electromechanical systems, medical imaging technology,
propulsion systems and alternative energy. They are: Dino Di Carlo,
bioengineering; Rob N. Candler, electrical engineering; Jin Hyung
Lee, electrical engineering; and Richard E. Wirz, mechanical and
aerospace engineering.
They all have a bright future ahead of them as
they continue our tradition of engineering excellence. We are
looking forward to their development as researchers on the very
forefront of their respective fields, and as excellent teachers.
Also, I would like to congratulate a team of UCLA
Engineering students, who took first place at the Experimental
Sounding Rocket Association's third annual competition, held earlier
this summer in Utah. The team's rocket reached 8,100 feet, and
they had a flawless recovery of the rocket and its payload. We
can take great pride in all of our students who represent the
school in challenging projects that go beyond the classroom.
Sincerely,
Vijay K. Dhir
Dean
FEATURE
STORIES
Scientists
Develop Sensitive Salivary Sensor. UCLA Engineering Researchers
supported by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
(NIDCR), part of NIH
For people who dislike needles, medical tests that require
a drop of saliva instead of a vial of blood will one day make
a trip to a doctor or dentist much easier. But as scientists now
construct the first of these saliva tests for early signs of cancer
and other diseases, they continue to push the technological envelope
in interesting ways. As published in the August issue of the journal
Biosensors and Bioelectronics, a team of researchers supported
by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
(NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, report they
have developed an ultra-sensitive optical protein sensor, a first
for a salivary diagnostic test.
UCLA
Engineering adds Four New Faculty Members
Four new junior faculty members have joined the UCLA
Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. They
bring a wide range of expertise in several emerging fields.
UCLA Rocket Team takes First Place in Competition
The UCLA Project placed first out of five university
teams in the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association's Third
Annual Rocket Competition. The competition was held in Utah in
late June. This is the UCLA club's first year.
In
Memoriam: Gerald J. Popek
Gerald J. Popek, an Internet pioneer and a world-class technology
leader who played a key role in software development and networking,
passed away on July 20 at his home in Bel Air after a courageous
battle with stomach cancer. He was 61 years old. Popek was a faculty
member in the Department of Computer Science at the UCLA Henry
Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science throughout most
of his professional career. He specialized in computer security,
distributed Unix systems, file replication and mobile computing.
A memorial
service will be held on September 21 at the UCLA Faculty Center.
OTHER
NEWS
Women in Technology International (WITI)
has named computer science professor Deborah Estrin,
holder of the Jon Postel Chair in Computer Networks and the founding
director of the Center for Embedded Networked Sensing, as one
of five women in its 2008 Hall of Fame Class. The honor recognizes
contributions to science and technology, the ability to shape
the next generation of scientists and technologists, and making
the world a better place through science and technology. WITI
is the nation's leading trade association for professional, tech-savvy
women committed to using technology, resources and connections
to advance women worldwide.
MEDIA
WATCH: UCLA ENGINEERING IN THE NEWS
ABC
News
An Ultrasensitive Optical Protein Sensor Analyzes Saliva
For the first time, an optical sensor, developed by researchers
at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), can measure
proteins in saliva that are linked to oral cancer. The device
is highly sensitive, allowing doctors and dentists to detect the
disease early, when patient survival rates are high. The researchers
are currently working with the National Institute of Health (NIH)
to push the technology to clinical tests so that it can be developed
into a device that can be used in dentists' offices. Chih-Ming
Ho, a scientist at UCLA and principal investigator for
the sensor, says that it is a versatile instrument and can be
used to detect other disease-specific biomarkers.
KPCC
"Airtalk"
Lessons Learned from the Chino Hills Quake
Civil and environmental engineering professor John Wallace
was interviewed by host Larry Mantle following the 5.4 magnitude
earthquake in Chino Hills, on July 29.
Daily
Bruin
Homegrown products save Environment, Money
The article profiles several environmental efforts across the
UCLA campus, including the Personal Environmental Impact Report,
developed at the Center for Embedded Networked Sensing.
Daily
Bruin
Technology changes how battles are fought
The article profiles defense-related work by several UCLA faculty
members, including Sungtaek Ju, Ann Karagozian
and Jason Speyer, all from the Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
CALENDAR
September 25
Fall
Quarter Instruction begins
October 17-19
UCLA Parents' Weekend
UCLA campus
October 22
CENS
6th Annual Research Review
Members of the Center and partners from across the world gather
for a day-long symposium to communicate recent results and accomplishments
in this rapidly developing field.
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tom Bradley International Center
November 7
Engineering
Awards Dinner
The Beverly Wilshire - A Four Seasons Hotel
5:30 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
December 12-13
Symposium
at UCLA
"Water Resources Systems Analysis: The Contributions of William
Yeh"
9:00 a.m., CNSI Conference Facility
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