Stories about Research

Captain America

Exploring Real-World Replication of Captain America’s Shield

Professor Ricardo H.R. Castro recently contributed to a Popular Science article exploring the materials science behind Captain America’s iconic shield.

Alumni Memorial Building

The Vital Role of Research

A letter from Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble in the Summer 2025 Alumni Bulletin.

Research illustration

Reflecting on the Critical Role of Research at Lehigh

Provost Nathan Urban shares insight into the future of research at Lehigh in regard to recent federal actions.

Wes Hiatt

Wes Hiatt: ‘Shape Positive Change’

Learn more about Wes Hiatt, assistant professor of architecture and co-director of the Small Cities Lab.

Research Illustration

Lehigh Faculty in the Media: Summer 2025

Professors share their research and perspectives on circadian misalignment, a new material and more.

Andrew Knoll '73

Worlds Beneath Our Feet: Andrew Knoll ’73 and Daniel Richter ’73 Explore Life’s Origins Underground

Two geoscientists and former Lehigh classmates from the Class of 1973 examine clues hidden deep in rocks and soil to explore the history of life on Earth.

President Helble standing on campus on walking path

President Video Message: Fall 2025 Campus Update

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.

Farrah Moazeni and Maddie Burns '27

Developing Energy-Efficient Solutions for AI Data Centers

Lehigh’s Center for Advancing Community Electrification Solutions (ACES) is addressing the energy needs of AI data centers.

Yahong Rosa Zheng

Lehigh Professor Makes Waves in Underwater Communications Utilizing Turbo Equalization

Yahong Rosa Zheng, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is transforming the underwater communications market with her latest research project and company, Sea-Gal Technologies.

Lehigh University campus

Five Students and Faculty Members Named Fulbright Scholars

Three Lehigh students and two professors will travel across the world to teach and conduct research in their areas of expertise.