Research Update Tiny heroes and innovative technology are here to fight back against antibiotic-resistant biofilms Researchers show that antibiotic-infused silver nanoparticles can effectively break down biofilms while unveiling a new sensing method to assess antimicrobial activity.
Research Update Surprising properties of elastic turbulence discovered Revealing elastic turbulence has more in common with classical Newtonian turbulence than expected.
Research Update Towards a Deeper Understanding of Turbulence in Elastoviscoplastic Fluids Three-dimensional simulations shed light on how energy dissipates within non-Newtonian fluids.
Research Update New pumping strategy could slash energy costs of fluid transport by 22% A fluid dynamics simulation has shown that switching pumps on and off can cut energy costs by reducing turbulence in pipes.
Institutional News OIST faculty member, Amy Shen, assumes the role of Provost On October 1, 2022, Professor Amy Shen assumed the role of OIST’s Provost. She has been a faculty member here since 2014.