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UNM Research Shows Promising Results for Dynamic Prosthetic Interface Mounting System
September 15, 2026
A group of researchers at the University of New Mexico are reporting promising results from a study evaluating a dynamic prosthetic interface (DPI) mounting system designed to improve cycling performance for people with transfemoral amputations. Read More...

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UNM acoustofluidics research featured on Lab on a Chip inside front cover
September 15, 2026
Researchers in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of New Mexico have developed a new acoustofluidic technology for capturing and concentrating microscopic particles from flowing liquids. The work, led by CBE postdoctoral researcher Ruben J. Trujillo, with contributions from CBE student Rachel Bui, was published in Lab on a Chip and selected for the inside front cover of the issue. Read More...

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Sureshkumar named chair of Chemical and Biological Engineering starting January 2027
September 1, 2026
Radhakrishna “Suresh” Sureshkumar has been named chair of The University of New Mexico Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering following a national search with executive firm WittKiefer. He will begin the role in January 2027. Read More...

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