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The official account of the UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences. Driving research and discovering breakthroughs in #Chemistry, #Physics, #Astronomy, #Math and #Earth System Science. bit.ly/m/UCIPhysicalSciences
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Nov 15
Check out the 2024 UCI School of Physical Sciences Dean's Report. The report highlights student excellence, groundbreaking #research and scientific #innovation in our top-ranked departments of #chemistry, #math, #earth system science and #physics & #astronomy.
Read the report: bit.ly/SoPSreport24
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · 12d
At UC Irvine, undergraduate student Katherine Frields has found the perfect intersection of her childhood love for nature and her passion for data science. Read more about Katherine's research: buff.ly/43rtsIT #UCIPride #ZotZot #ClimateScience #DataScience #UCIResearch #Artificial Intelligence
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · 14d
🚨 Research Spotlight 🚨
Electrons flowing like liquid? 🌊⚡️
A UC Irvine-led team has developed the first universal theory of electron hydrodynamics in metals — opening the door to low-resistance, heat-efficient microchips and next-gen tech.

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UC Irvine physicists create new framework to explain how electrons in a solid can flow like water
The team’s theory could inform the development of next-generation technologies.
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · 28d
Research Spotlight: The global land surface may absorb less carbon dioxide than previously thought. UC Irvine researchers led by @jimranderson.bsky.social develop a new carbon budget with a weaker land sink.
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The global land surface may absorb less carbon dioxide than previously thought
UC Irvine researchers develop a new carbon budget with a weaker land sink.
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Jun 2
Researchers from UC Irvine Mathematics Department are leveraging #artificialintelligence in their study on glioblastoma, a common and aggressive brain tumor. Their research highlights how AI can improve treatment plans and patient outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/30iaxSi
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · May 22
ZEUS is now the most powerful laser in the US! UC Irvine Physics & Astronomy Prof. Franklin Dollar ran the first user experiment at the laser's mind-boggling power level - 2 petawatts (2 quadrillion watts). buff.ly/8U2SQsm #UCIPride #Physics #Lasers
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · May 21
New research from Professor Manabu Shiraiwa shows that lotions and perfumes can suppress the "human oxidation field"—a natural process that impacts indoor air quality. Using modeling, scientists reveal how these everyday products affect the air we breathe indoors. ps.uci.edu/news/3309 #Chemistry
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · May 20
Two UC Irvine Physics & Astronomy Ph.D. students have been named DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Fellows! Congratulations to David Dang and Ethan Green! ps.uci.edu/news/3307

#UCIProud #DOE #PhysicsResearch #FusionEnergy #Nanotech #MachineLearning #GradStudentSpotlight #STEM
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · May 14
Professor Adam Martiny received the National Oceanographic Program Partnership award for his work on the Bio-GO-SHIP program. The program, led by Martiny, has united U.S. and global partners to monitor #ocean #biodiversity and change. ps.uci.edu/news/3305
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · May 9
Professors Kimberly Edwards and Renée Link won the AI FAST Challenge Award from the California Learning Lab. They will incorporate artificial intelligence-enhanced grading software into their teaching to better understand how AI can be leveraged to enhance chemistry education. ps.uci.edu/news/3303
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · May 9
Professor Paata Ivanisvili was awarded the prestigious Simons Fellowship in Mathematics. The fellowship will support Ivanisvili’s research into harmonic analysis and probability theory. ps.uci.edu/news/3302 #Math #Research #STEM
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · May 6
Q&A: Artificial intelligence is poised to transform #climate science by improving simulations of Earth's climate dynamics. In a recent study, Ph.D. candidate Jerry Lin and Professor Michael Pritchard address the unpredictable performance of machine learning in hybrid physics-ML ps.uci.edu/news/3300
Earth System Science graduate student helping define the future of climate change modeling
Ph.D. candidate Jerry Lin is discovering how artificial intelligence can help climate models.
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 30
Last week, UC Irvine #chemistry professor Sarah Finkeldei, supported by the Nicholas Endowment, hosted events to inspire next-gen scientists. Local students delved into chemistry labs and toured UCI's #nuclear reactor, while UCI students met with Lawrence Livermore Lab experts for career insights.
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 29
At UC Irvine, Professor Jenny Yang is revolutionizing carbon capture. Her research team is pioneering a system that integrates with HVAC units to effectively extract CO₂ from the atmosphere, thereby reducing emissions and lowering energy expenses. ps.uci.edu/news/3295 #Carbon #Climate #Chemistry
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 25
Researchers from the UC Irvine Physics & Astronomy Department were part of a global team awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. The award recognizes experimental work at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. buff.ly/LvFK9fq
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 25
Luke Xia, a dual major in physics and mathematics, has been named a 2025 Barry Goldwater Scholar, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious scholarships. His research spans plasma #physics and #quantum computing, with publications in journals like Physics of Plasmas. ps.uci.edu/news/3294
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 24
UC Irvine Physics students shine bright at national conferences! At NSBP × NSHP 2024 in Houston and CU*IP 2025 in San Diego, they showcased innovative research, won awards, and joined workshops on networking, grad school, and wellness. ps.uci.edu/news/3291 🌟🔬👩‍🎓 #Physics #STEM
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 23
Researchers at UC Irvine are assessing how braking and tire particles affect public health. By 2035, these non-exhaust emissions could become the main source of road pollution. ps.uci.edu/news/3290 #Research #EnvironmentalHealth #Cars #Science
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 22
🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌱 Today, we celebrate our planet and the minds addressing environmental challenges. From climate research to renewable energy, we're committed to a sustainable future. Here’s to the curiosity that drives discovery—and the passion that drives change. #EarthDay #Sustainability
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 21
Calling all faculty and researchers! Join us next Thursday, May 1, for the launch of Catalyzing Future #Medicines with Professor Albert La Spada. These school-wide colloquia aim to expand #collaborative #opportunities for the School’s researchers.
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 18
Distinguished Professor Kieron Burke co-authored one of the most-cited papers of all time! The 1996 paper, ranked 4th by Nature, introduced a method for calculating #electron interactions in materials. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
These are the most-cited research papers of all time
Some studies have received hundreds of thousands of citations, Nature’s updated analysis shows.
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 18
🎉 Congrats to Makayla Luevano, Berenice Rojas, and Tré Willingham for receiving the 2025 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship! Read more about their groundbreaking research and dedication to mentorship and scientific progress: ps.uci.edu/news/3287 🧪🌍#STEMexcellence
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 14
Professor Jane Baldwin is bridging climate models with real-world impacts. She recently shared insights at the India 2047 workshop on adapting to future heatwaves specific to India. #ClimateChange ps.uci.edu/news/3284
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 9
Discover cutting-edge carbon dating tech at UC Irvine with MICADAS, a compact accelerator mass spectrometer. The new machine will enhance research on carbon sequestration, soil carbon stability, and ecosystem carbon flow. ps.uci.edu/news/3282 #climate #EarthScience #EarthMonth2025
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 3
The event was co-organized by Professors Jianming Bian, Mu-Chun Chen, J. Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, and Research Scientist Michael Smy, with the support of graduate students Katherine Dugas, Roberto Mandujano, AJ Nielsen, Zhongyi Wu, and Alejandro Yankelevich.
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UC Irvine School of Physical Sciences @ps.uci.edu · Apr 3
The Department of Physics & Astronomy organized a Neutrino Masterclass on March 29 for high schoolers and teachers from nearby schools. The event offered lectures, lab tours, fun physics demos and analyzing data from a real neutrino experiment. #Physics #Education
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