Stony Brook University Research and Innovation

10/29/2026

Researchers at Stony Brook University are making AI more energy efficient thanks to a $1 million award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - DARPA through its Mapping Machine Learning to Physics (ML2P) program.

Led by principal investigator Aruna Balasubramanian, with co-PIs Niranjan Balasubramanian and Anshul Gandhi from Stony Brook Computer Science , and Xiaorui Wang of The Ohio State University , the team is developing a detailed approach to predicting energy consumption across model components.

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Stony Brook University researchers are developing tools to predict how much energy machine-learning models consume and help developers find ways to reduce that consumption without sacrificing accuracy. The two-year project, “Optimizing Machine Learning Models Using Accurate Energy Prediction,” i...

10/29/2026

An international team of paleontologists from Stony Brook University , the Royal Ontario Museum and the North Dakota Geological Survey has identified Infernogallus Jamesi, the first known dinosaur specialized for eating fruit.

Led by Greg Funston, assistant professor in Stony Brook University's Department of Anatomical Sciences in Stony Brook Medicine , the team analyzed the dinosaur's skull and chewing muscles, uncovering a unique arrangement also found in fruit-eating parrots today. The findings have been published in Nature Communications.

Read the full story from SBU News here: https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/stony-brook-paleontologist-dinosaur-discovery-reveals-a-specialized-fruit-eater/

10/28/2026

New York is officially a national powerhouse in quantum technology, ranking #2 in the nation for quantum research groups, businesses, and patents!

A new Quantum Technology Landscape Study, commissioned by Empire State Development's NYSTAR division, identified 134 quantum-related businesses, 219 research groups and 734 patent families across New York State.

At the heart of this momentum is a landmark $300 million investment in Stony Brook University's Quantum Research and Innovation Hub, which will strengthen collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs and government agencies to advance quantum research and accelerate the commercialization of emerging technologies.

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New York ranks second in the nation in quantum-related businesses, research groups and patents, according to a new study announced by Governor Kathy Hochul.

10/27/2026

A $945,000 award from New York Power Authority will support Stony Brook University's efforts to prepare New Yorkers for careers in the emerging nuclear industry as part of Governor Kathy Hochul's statewide $10M NextGen Nuclear New York Initiative.

In partnership with Suffolk County Community College and Brookhaven National Laboratory, Stony Brook University will provide specialized training across three tracks: Nuclear-aligned welding, HVAC/R certification and Radiation work safety.

By uniting our R1 research infrastructure with regional trade programs, we are creating direct career pathways for the next generation of energy professionals and supporting New York's emissions-free goals.

Read the full story here: https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/stony-brook-university-one-of-six-programs-to-share-10m-in-nypa-workforce-development-funding/

Stony Brook is one of six programs statewide to share $10M in funding to support workforce development and careers in the emerging nuclear energy industry.

10/26/2026

From clean energy breakthroughs to advanced technologies, Stony Brook University is advancing research with real-world impact.

The Office for Research and Innovation recently welcomed The Research Foundation for SUNY leadership for a deeper look into the University's innovative research and technology. The visit included a tour of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC), highlighting the cutting-edge work supporting energy innovation and workforce development initiatives.

Read the full story in SBU News: https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/office-for-research-and-innovation-gives-suny-leadership-a-glimpse-of-cutting-edge-sbu-research/

10/23/2026

Congratulations to the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University on celebrating 10 years of leadership under Executive Director Laura Lindenfeld!

After training over 40,000 professionals worldwide, expanding into engineering communications through a partnership with the National Academy of Engineering, and advancing research leadership through the SUNY - The State University of New York Research Leadership Academy, the Center is continuing to build new pathways for collaboration and impact.

The Office for Research and Innovation is proud to celebrate the Alan Alda Center's achievements and looks forward to continued collaboration.

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The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University is celebrating 10 years under the leadership of Executive Director Laura Lindenfeld.

10/22/2026

At the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) Annual Hub Meeting, College of Engineering & Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University Assistant Professor Hyeongrak Choi led a technical discussion on how advances in microelectronics and photonics could turn quantum technology into practical, scalable systems.

By integrating quantum bits (qubits) with conventional semiconductor electronics, Dr. Choi's Quantum Engineering and Photonics lab is exploring the challenges of scaling quantum technologies from room-sized laboratories into compact, chip-scale quantum systems.

With New York's $300 million investment in Stony Brook University's Quantum Research and Innovation Hub, these efforts reflect the university's growing role in advancing quantum research.

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Stony Brook assistant professor Chuck Choi shared his work at the NORDTECH Annual Hub Meeting August 3-4 at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

10/21/2026

The 2026 Advanced Energy Conference will bring together more than 1,000 energy leaders, policymakers, researchers, investors and pioneers at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 4 to 6, 2026.

Hosted by the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at Stony Brook University, this year's conference will explore how the energy industry can meet rising demands while advancing reliability, affordability, resilience and emissions-reducing goals.

Read more from SBU News: https://news.stonybrook.edu/university/stony-brook-university-hosts-global-energy-leaders-at-advanced-energy-conference-2026/

Explore the program and register here: https://advancedenergyconference.com/

AERTC at Stony Brook University will host the Advanced Energy Conference 2026 with the energy sector’s most influential executives, researchers and pioneers.

10/19/2026

In a recent roundtable discussion with Rep. Tom Suozzi, Amy Erickson, executive director of Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership at Stony Brook University, convened with industry leaders to discuss the future of robotics and manufacturing on Long Island.

Held at Standard Bots in Glen Cove, New York, the conversation explored opportunities to expand domestic robotics production, strengthen the regional manufacturing workforce, and help businesses adopt advanced technologies.

Through its work with small and mid-sized manufacturers, LIMEP helps companies utilize robotics and automation to improve productivity and efficiency and prepare for what's next.

Read the full story in SBU News: https://suozzi.house.gov/media/press-releases/suozzi-convenes-long-island-robotics-roundtable

10/16/2026

In a recent QS Quacquarelli Symonds and Google webinar, Stony Brook University AI Innovation Institute Director Lav Varshney explored how agentic AI could transform scientific discovery.

Dr. Varshney explained how Stony Brook researchers are developing a "self-curious microscope", designed to identify unusual observations and bring potentially significant findings to researchers' attention. The discussion also explored AI's potential to advance interdisciplinary collaboration, the importance of human oversight and research integrity, and the challenges of funding and responsibly implementing AI-driven research.

Dr. Varshney was joined by Charles Elliott, field CTO of Google Public Sector, and Maria Spies, Chief Innovation Officer of QS.

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