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BSAC Fall 2026 Conference - Join Us!

August 10, 2026

BSAC Industrial Members are invited to attend BSAC's Fall 2026 Research Review on September 23, 2026 & IAB Meeting on September 24, 2026.

Research Review & IAB Meeting

Join BSAC for the Fall 2026 Industrial Advisory Board Meeting - Sept 23/24


BSAC Industrial Members are invited to attend BSAC's Fall 2026 Research Review & IAB Meeting on the UC Berkeley Campus. Reserve your spot by registering today!

Zheng Lab: New Metamaterials Take Inspiration from Deep-Sea Sponges

July 15, 2026
New metamaterials take inspiration from deep-sea sponges
Researchers look to nature to design material with dual mechano-fluidic properties

Bioinspired design concept and simulation-driven development of multifunctional metamaterials.

July 15 , 2026 | Article Published in UC Berkeley...
https://engineering.berkeley.edu/news/2026/07/new-metamaterials-take-inspiration…

Javey Lab: Electronic Nose Surpasses the Sniff Test

June 17, 2026
Machine learning-powered electronic nose classifies food spoilage and allergens with 92.6% accuracy.
An “electronic nose” created by UC Berkeley researchers can detect the gases produced by spoiled food and food allergens better than human noses.

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https://news.berkeley.edu/2026/06/17/the-nose-knows-electric-schnoz-can-smell-wh…

BSAC at IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium 2026 - Come Say Hello!

February 5, 2026

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BSAC researchers will be presenting recent advances in microsystems and sensor technologies at IEEE IFCS 2026 in Tampa, Florida - 10-13 May, 2026.

The program includes BSAC papers and a plenary talk by BSAC Co-Director Professor Clark T.-C. Nguyen.

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Congratulations Class of 2026!

May 21, 2026
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Megan Teng, a BSAC researcher wearing a doctoral gown and hood, speaks at the lectern during the 2026 UC Berkeley College of Engineering doctoral commencement at Zellerbach Hall. UC Berkeley faculty sit on stage behind her as she addresses the audience. BSAC researcher and doctoral student speaker, Megan Teng (Ph.D.'26 ME) addresses...

BSAC Graduate Researchers Recognized at 2026 IEEE IFCS; Xintian Liu Receives Best Student Paper Award

May 17, 2026

BSAC graduate student researcher Xintian Liu holds her award certificate alongside IEEE IFCS committee members at the 2026 International Frequency Control Symposium student paper award ceremony in Tampa, Florida.

BSAC graduate student researcher and winner of the 2026 IFCS Best Student Paper, Xintian Liu, photographed with 2026 IFCS...

BSAC at CLEO 2026 - Stop by!

May 18, 2026

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Come join the BSAC at CLEO 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina from May 17–21 to explore the latest researcher in scalable quantum interfaces, silicon photonics, and high-sensitivity optical sensing..

The program features BSAC presentations and a plenary talk by BSAC Co-Director ...

BSAC's Best: Spring 2026 Awards Announced

April 8, 2026

BSAC is pleased to announce the recipients of the Outstanding Presentation Awards from the Spring 2026 Research Review & IAB Meeting

A huge thank you to all our researchers for showcasing their work for our research community at Jarvis Auditorium on April 8. After a round of voting by BSAC's Industrial Members, we are proud to announce this season’s Best of BSAC honorees:

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BSAC's Best: Fall 2025 Awards Announced

September 24, 2025

BSAC is pleased to announce the recipients of the Outstanding Paper and Presentation Awards from the Fall 2025 Research Review, held on September 24.

The Industrial Advisory Board was highly impressed by the depth and quality of research presented this year. Among a field of exceptional work, the award recipients distinguished themselves through innovation, technical rigor, and clear communication.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all BSAC Researchers for sharing their groundbreaking projects - each contribution advances discovery and strengthens...