Stephen Wilson discovers how a “stuck” state might work for quantum applications.
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Concept illustration depicting (right) geometric frustration of magnetic moments such that long-range order cannot be achieved, while (left), the moments are in a state of long-range order, with each moment having a partner oriented in the opposite direction to its own. Illustration by Brian Long
Dec 02, 2025
Fourth-year UCSB PhD candidate Shantal Adajian.
Dec 02, 2025
Shantal Adajian grew up amid war, scarcity, and uncertainty. Now she is pursuing a PhD in mechanical engineering at UC Santa Barbara.
Eric (Xin) Wang, an assistant professor of computer science
Nov 20, 2025
The award supports development of models to advance understanding of financial market behavior.
UCSB PhD student Pranjali Jain (r) and postdoc Alex Bologna (l) are working to make computer hardware more sustainable.
Nov 19, 2025
Graduate student Pranjali Jain’s research leads to $1.6 million grant to explore a greener future for computer hardware.
Nov 17, 2025
Electrical and computer engineering professor Daniel Blumenthal and his lab will accelerate the development of useful quantum technologies.
2025 Highly Cited Researchers materials professor Stephen Wilson (left) and chemical engineering professor Phillip Christopher
Nov 12, 2025
The annual list recognizes scientists who rank in the top one percent of citations in their fields.
Kerem Çamsarı: researchers in his lab have continued to make strides in probabilistic computing.
Nov 05, 2025
A postdoctoral researcher in Kerem Çamsari’s lab leads a large team on a bold new benchmarking exercise.
Susannah Scott. Photograph by Lilli Walker
Nov 04, 2025
In a new study, Susannah Scott and her collaborators examine the big impacts of a little-studied phenomenon.
Oct 30, 2025
The illuminated, tactile displays make digital content tangible.
Steven DenBaars. Photograph by Lilli Walker
Oct 29, 2025
Under new director, Steven DenBaars, the number of focus areas increases from three to six, while the world-renowned lighting center joins IEE.
(From left to right) Erick Lawrence, Akhila Mattapalli, Thomas Tang, and Amir M'Saad were awarded 2025 National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowships.
Oct 23, 2025
The highly competitive awards support three years of advanced research in defense- relevant science and engineering fields.
(Pictured left to right) Sukhun Kang, Maryam Majedi, and Ousmane Kodio received awards in support of their research projects
Oct 21, 2025
Three junior faculty receive campus awards supporting projects that expand how innovation is measured, technologies are designed, and ethics are taught.
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