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Students present their work at the 2026 Senior Design Expo. Photo by Alex Parrish for Virginia Tech.

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Using vibrations to reveal what lies beneath other planets’ surfaces , article
Mechanical engineering assistant professor Erik Komendera developed a method that combines vibrations and AI to determine how deeply a rock is buried, helping robots clear terrain more efficiently.
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Cracks that carry current: Virginia Tech researchers unlock the secrets of liquid metal and electricity , article
In a new study, mechanical engineering researchers reveal how microscopic cracks can turn an insulating material into an electrical conductor, perfect for electronics that need to stretch, bend, and flex.
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$24.8M grant to expand advanced manufacturing across Southern and Southwest Virginia , article
Virginia Tech, the New River Valley Regional Commission, and more than 65 partners will help manufacturers test new technologies and prepare workers for advanced manufacturing careers.