News: Research

The Quietest Place on UCF’s Campus

Written By: Laura J. Cole | September 29, 2026
A unique anechoic chamber devoted to research on human health — specifically hearing — is now open on UCF’s main campus. Imagine standing in a room where the only sounds...

UCF Researcher Harnesses AI to Help Older Adults Thrive in a Tech-Driven World

Written By: Laura J. Cole | September 24, 2026
Drawing on personal experiences and published research, UCF Assistant Professor Xiayu Summer Chen is using AI to close the digital literacy divide and address loneliness among older adults and their...

Taking Apart the Mystery of Vocal Fatigue

Written By: Robert Stephens | April 28, 2026
Assistant Professor Hamzeh Ghasemzadeh is tackling mysteries in communication disorders, starting with vocal fatigue.

UCF Recognizes Faculty Excellence with 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards

Written By: Scott Mauro | April 16, 2026
One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service. UCF has recognized 100 faculty members with promotion and tenure for the 2025–26 academic year, marking a...

Kinesiology PhD Student Studies the Role of the Brain in Knee Injury Recovery

Written By: Paul Kelly | April 16, 2026
Each year, more than 400,000 people in the United States undergo surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). While the procedure can restore stability to the knee, many...

UCF Researchers Lead Study to Improve Quality of Life for Testicular Cancer Patients

Written By: College of Health Professions and Sciences | April 14, 2026
With 95% of testicular cancer survivors surviving, two health sciences researchers are exploring interventions for Florida patients that includes low-impact activity, wearable technology and online support sessions.

UCF Research to Help Inform Statewide Efforts to Stop Domestic Violence and Improve Care for Survivors

Written By: Eddy Duryea | April 6, 2026
Interdisciplinary researchers from UCF’s Violence Against Women faculty cluster are evaluating the state’s domestic violence resources to help make a safer Florida. Florida is turning to UCF experts to find...

Research Roundup: Publications by CHPS Faculty, Fall 2025

Written By: CHPS Staff | March 25, 2026
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...

Social Work Researcher Receives Federal Career Development Grant to Prevent Child Firearm Homicide

Written By: Heather Lovett | March 9, 2026
Assistant Professor Hsiu-Fen Lin in the School of Social Work has received a competitive three-year Mentored Research Scientist Development Award in the amount of $340,000 from the Centers for Disease...

UCF Kinesiology PhD Student Developing Peak Performance Tests

Written By: Heather Lovett | February 27, 2026
For athletes, first responders, and military personnel, peak performance is not just about raw strength or speed, it also means the ability to think clearly and act decisively under stress....

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