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Tiny DNA fragments, big agricultural insights
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)- Journal
- Nature Genetics
Students from around world showcase lifesaving innovations at Rice360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition
Rice UniversityUS partnership aligns drone innovation for national security
DOE/Idaho National LaboratoryFrom the skies over Ukraine to the southern U.S. border, drones are transforming the nature of global conflict and domestic security. Unauthorized unmanned aerial systems, and efforts to detect, track, identify and mitigate them, shape homeland security operations daily.
Dr. Hanim Ecem Diktas shares her journey, research and advice as 2025 Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow
Pennington Biomedical Research CenterDr. Hanim Ecem Diktas, a postdoctoral researcher in Pennington Biomedical’s Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management and Health Promotion Laboratory, has been named the Center’s Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow for 2025. Nominated by Dr. Corby Martin and Dr. John Apolzan, Dr. Diktas has quickly distinguished herself through a strong record of scholarly achievement, including 11 peer-reviewed publications, 22 abstracts and poster presentations, and service as a peer reviewer for five scientific journals.
Her research focuses on understanding children’s eating behaviors in real-world settings and leveraging innovative, technology-based tools to support healthier outcomes for families. In the following Q&A, Dr. Diktas shares insights into her academic journey, her current work and her advice for those pursuing a career in research.
Aerospace materials: Rotating expansion process extends fatigue life of superalloy hole structures
Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University- Journal
- Materials Science and Engineering