Accomplished scientist and executive Díaz de la Rubia selected to lead U of A research enterprise

Oct. 29, 2024

Old Main building on the UArizona campus

Tomás Díaz de la Rubia is the U of A's next senior vice president for research and innovation. He is expected to begin his appointment Nov. 11.

Two U of A innovators elected to the National Academy of Inventors

Shibin Jiang in optical sciences and Abhijit Mahalanobis in electrical and computer engineering were recognized for developing influential inventions in their fields.

U of A to lead $12M study on underground carbon storage in Arizona

U of A geoscientists are leading a $12 million feasibility study to characterize geologic locations suitable for carbon dioxide storage in the Harquahala basin west of Phoenix.

New U of A postdoctoral researcher uses satellite data to examine climate risks in U.S. prisons

With funding from the Baker Prize researcher, Ufuoma Ovienmhada will investigate the vulnerabilities of U.S. prisons to climate- driven disasters, using satellite imagery to pursue environmental justice and policy change.