Research

As climate change intensifies drought conditions across the Southwest, researchers at The University of New Mexico are examining how agricultural water is used in one of New Mexico’s most critical river systems.

New research out of the UNM’s English department is shining a light on the experiences of faculty with disabilities. 

New research led by a graduating Ph.D. student in The University of New Mexico Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has shown that randomization can improve quantum computer performance in the presence of noise. 

It is indeed a remarkable achievement to encounter a young postdoctoral fellow who goes on to dedicate 18 years of their professional career to enhancing research capacity for future scholars at a single academic institution.

As misinformation spreads faster than ever across digital platforms, new research highlights growing risks to public understanding of planetary defense, an area of science that deals with the threat from asteroid and comet impacts, with potentially...

At The University of New Mexico, research spans far beyond laboratories and lecture halls, shaping innovation, collaboration and real-world solutions across disciplines.

Inside a University of New Mexico research lab, a novel propulsion engine operates at extremely high frequencies, promising to deliver a new avenue for clean energy — but first, researchers have to find materials that can survive its...

University of New Mexico Distinguished Professor Yemane Asmerom has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences 2026 class, joining more than 250 distinguished leaders across academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy,...

As a well-connected chemistry professor and special assistant to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNM in the mid 2010s, Julia Fulghum noticed several concerning trends with faculty across campus. Support for faculty going through the promotion and tenure process was tepid, and the process was seen by many as unclear.

Distinguished Professor Edl Schamiloglu has been an example of research excellence at The University of New Mexico for nearly four decades, serving not only as a dedicated faculty member and researcher but also as a mentor to countless students,...