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Jan. 6, 2026
Antonios Alvertis Joins UT Austin to Advance Quantum Materials and Computational Physics
Antonios Alvertis joins The University of Texas at Austin in Spring 2026 as an assistant professor with a joint appointment in the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences and the Department of Physics. A theoretical physicist, Alvertis combines high-performance computing and quantum computing to study quantum materials at the atomic scale, with applications ranging from superconductors to energy-efficient devices.
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Dec. 10, 2025
UT Professor Michael Sacks Named Recipient of the 2026 H.R. Lissner Medal for Contributions to Heart Valve Simulations
The H.R. Lissner Medal awarded by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, recognizes Professor Micahel Sacks for his contributions to heart valve biomechanics.
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Dec. 8, 2025
Combining Energy With Computational Science, UT Launches Program To Bolster Texas, U.S. Energy Dominance
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center - Oden Institute alliance is supported by the O’Donnell Foundation to create the Kay Bailey Hutchison (KBH) Computational Energy Fellows Program.
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Nov. 20, 2025
ACM Gordon Bell Prize Honors Breakthrough in Real-Time Tsunami Modeling
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Nov. 19, 2025
Texascale: The Magazine of the Texas Advanced Computing Center at UT Austin
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Oct. 22, 2025
Helping Researchers See Alzheimer’s Before It Starts - Profile Zheyu Wen
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Oct. 21, 2025
Inelegant Solutions for a Messy World - Profile Christina Taylor
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Sept. 16, 2025
Pushing the Boundaries of Computational Fluid Dynamics - Profile Dhruv Apte
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Nov. 19, 2025
CosmicAI Institute Tackles Universe’s Deepest Mysteries
Astronomy is an excellent sandbox to develop AI techniques in a safe and open way. The NSF-Simon's CosmicAI Institute at UT's Oden Institute is an incubator for innovation and developing trust in AI to help researchers make new discoveries about the universe.
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Oct. 16, 2025
New Technology, Data Drive Advancements in Breast Cancer Care
UT Austin researchers, in partnership with MD Anderson and Dell Medical School, are advancing breast cancer care through predictive modeling, protein-based therapies, 3D reconstruction tools, and large-scale data resources. These innovations aim to make treatments more precise, accessible, and patient-centered.
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Oct. 2, 2025
Merging AI, Storytelling and Community for a More Resilient Texas
UT Austin’s Planet Texas 2050 AIM project blends AI, scientific modeling, and community storytelling to create real-time, user-friendly tools that help Texas communities better prepare for and respond to disasters like flooding, hurricanes, and disease outbreaks.
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Dec. 5, 2025
New Conference Brings Together Experts in AI and Digital Twin Modeling for Earth Systems
The AIDT4ES Workshop brought together nearly 100 experts to explore how artificial intelligence and digital twin technology can enhance Earth systems modeling. Researchers showcased innovations ranging from tsunami early warning systems to earthquake simulations and ocean-ice modeling.
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March 3, 2025
Clint Dawson Receives SEC Honors for Outstanding Educators with Faculty Achievement Awards
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July 30, 2025
Natalie Simonian’s Mission to Simulate the Human Heart
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May 15, 2025
