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Today, most ammonia is produced using the Haber-Bosch process, a century-old method that relies on fossil fuels, in facilities like the one pictured. MIT researchers are developing computational approaches to identify materials that could enable a more sustainable alternative.

Paving the way for greener ammonia production

A team from MIT developed a scalable platform that generates pairs of highly correlated radio frequency waves without the need for bulky and expensive cooling equipment.

Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices

These rows show just a portion of the wide variety of configurations the Bifur-circuits can make.

MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices

Kayode Dada designed a trading card game, “Campus Trade,” as an ice-breaker for incoming students at MIT Orientation.

The game’s the thing

“This is a more intuitive way to command the machine,” says Hermano Krebs. Krebs sees the interface as a faster way to train excavator operators, as well as a new way to physically operate the machines, both on-site and remotely.

MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers

Three people stand and smile in an office. The person in the center holds a maroon folder with a gold seal. Books and decor items are visible on shelves in the background.

Chris Caplice receives 2026 School of Engineering Distinguished Educator Award