Hongtao Ding, University of Iowa professor of mechanical engineering, has five newly issued or pending U.S. patents from research in laser-based manufacturing technologies, which is aimed at improving how materials are produced for industries such as aerospace, transportation, and automotive.

Greg LeFevre, University of Iowa associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, has won the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award for 2026.

Colleen Bringman, an associate professor of instruction of biomedical engineering, has received a 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing their exceptional and sustained contributions to student learning and success at the University of Iowa.

James Ankrum and Kristan Worthington are among four University of Iowa faculty members to be selected for the National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum.

Marian Muste has received a patent for HyGage, a new river flow monitoring method designed to provide more accurate real-time data during storms and floods than traditional rating curve systems. Backed by more than $1.5 million, the team is now working toward production and further testing to bring the technology to market.