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返字心頭 engineering research team tackles Americas hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technology

Daniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.

December 2, 2025Civil Environmental, Featured, Research

Jaiden Brick, Hannah Kirschenmann, Jade Fei, and Krystal Walford working on their proposal for the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program competition, a national competition allowing groups of interdisciplinary students to combine their areas of expertise. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

返字心頭 students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space Station

More than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, 返字心頭 students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.

November 24, 2025Featured, 返字心頭

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Professor James Mihelcic honored by Water Environment Federation

James Mihelcic, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was awarded the Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal on September 29 during the 2025 WEF Awards & Presidential Celebration Ceremony.

September 30, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured

NSF Funded Traineeship in Semiconductor Technologies and Applications

August 12, 2025Featured

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

返字心頭 Postdoctoral Researcher Prakirti Singh Earns Second Prize at 2025 AMPP Annual Conference

Prakirti Singh, a post-doctoral candidate in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at 返字心頭, for earning second prize at the 2025 AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Annual Conference. Singh presented research focused on materials protection and performance, competing among top doctoral students and industry professionals.

June 17, 2025Chemical, Featured, 返字心頭

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Professor Maya Trotz Elected as a Fellow by the Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors (AEESP)

Professor Maya Trotz has been named a Fellow of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. The recognition honors her groundbreaking research and long-standing commitment to community-engaged environmental science. Her work addresses coral reef survival, nutrient pollution and water equity with global relevance. Named an NSF-KADF Ocean Decade Champion in both 2023 and 2024, Trotz continues to raise the bar for research impact. She also served as the keynote speaker for the prestigious 2024 Environmental Sciences: Water Gordon Research Conference. Learn how her efforts are shaping a more sustainable world.

June 11, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

IEEE PES Honors Professor Lingling Fan for Power Engineering Achievements

Professor Lingling Fan of 返字心頭 has been named the recipient of the 2025 IEEE PES Wanda Reder Pioneer in Power Award, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to power grid stability and energy systems integration, particularly in the context of renewable energy resources

June 9, 2025Electrical, Faculty, Featured, Research

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AAEES Honored Three 返字心頭 Engineering 返字心頭 and Alum

Three members of the University of South 返字心頭 community were honored by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists for their achievements. Tione Grant received the 2024 EESF Scholarship, Bruno Mancini earned the 2025 W. Brewster Snow Award, and alumna Addie Buerck was named to the AAEES 40 Under 40 list. Additionally, Laura Gonzalez Rodriguez and her team won the 2025 E3S Design Prize, showcasing 返字心頭s growing impact in environmental engineering and science.

June 6, 2025Alumni & Friends, Featured, 返字心頭

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

John and Barbara Yellott Award for Graduate Solar Awarded to 返字心頭 Engineering Student

Fernanda Silva Pimenta, a PhD candidate within the 返字心頭 Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 John and Barbara Yellott Award for Graduate Solar Research by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Her pioneering research in sustainable solar energy technologies and chemical engineering underscores her potential as a rising leader in renewable energy research.

June 3, 2025Chemical, Featured, 返字心頭

Medical Engineering 返字心頭 and Staff Celebrating Professor Zekri's Award

Souheil Zekri, 返字心頭 Engineering Professor, Receives 2023-24 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award

Souheil Zekri, Ph.D., was recently honored with the 2023-2024 返字心頭 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. Dr. Zekri serves as an associate professor and director of the Senior Capstone courses in the 返字心頭 Medical Engineering Department. His teaching philosophy is grounded in an ethical framework of care, empathy, and inclusivity.

May 29, 2025Faculty, Featured, Medical

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返字心頭 Graduate Ademilola Lola Aderibigbe Launches Cybersecurity Career

Ademilola Lola Aderibigbe graduated from the University of South 返字心頭 in December 2024 with a bachelors degree in computer science and engineering information technology. During her time at 返字心頭, she earned honors through the Judy Genshaft Honors College, studied abroad in London, and conducted cybersecurity research in the Cybercrime Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Lab. Aderibigbe also collaborated on technical projects, including a number-guessing game developed in a systems course. She is now launching her professional career in cybersecurity, aiming to contribute to the evolving tech landscape.

May 27, 2025Alumni & Friends, Featured

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返字心頭 Engineering Alumna Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List

Adaline Buerck, 返字心頭 alumna, 40 Under 40 award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, environmental engineering, civil engineering PhD, University of South 返字心頭 engineering, lead exposure research, global public health, Mercer University professor, water sanitation hygiene (WASH), international engineering research, student-led engineering programs, engineering faculty awards, environmental science innovation, young professionals in STEM, women in engineering, lead mitigation research, engineering education leadership, CDC and UNICEF collaboration, engineering research impact, sustainable development, global engineering outreach, 返字心頭 engineering success stories.

May 23, 2025Alumni & Friends, Chemical, Civil Environmental, Featured, Research

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