ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Engineering News
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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Engineering moves up in 2026 U.S. News rankings
The college is ranked No. 83 overall and No. 51 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News graduate engineering rankings.
2026 REU One Minute Research Video Challenge Winners
The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Engineering REU One Minute Research Video Challenge highlights the outstanding work of undergraduate researchers and their ability to communicate complex ideas to a broad audience.
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Engineering awarded Meta research funding to advance motor learning through muscle-based human–computer interfaces
Researchers are advancing ethical, muscle-based interfaces for stroke recovery and next-generation human-computer interaction.
March 17, 2026Mechanical, Research
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ expands its footprint in space research
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is expanding its role in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ University Space Research Consortium.
February 18, 2026Faculty, Featured, Mechanical, Research
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ engineering research team tackles America’s 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
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ partners with COAST to advance autonomous vehicle technology
The partnership is designed to address both technical and societal challenges surrounding the adoption of self-driving vehicles.
July 22, 2025Mechanical, Research
Engineering faculty honored by ASEMFL for outstanding professional contributions
Professors Robert Frisina, Richard Heller, and Ashok Kumar were selected for induction to the ASEMFL.
July 17, 2025Mechanical, Medical, Research
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
IEEE PES Honors Professor Lingling Fan for Power Engineering Achievements
Professor Lingling Fan of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Engineering Alumna Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List
Adaline Buerck, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alumna, 40 Under 40 award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, environmental engineering, civil engineering PhD, University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ engineering success stories.
May 23, 2025Alumni & Friends, Chemical, Civil Environmental, Featured, Research
Maya Trotz, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Engineering Faculty, Named 2024 Ocean Decade Champion by Every Page Foundation
Professor Maya Trotz receives the prestigious 2024 Ocean Decade Champion award from the Every Page Foundation. Her research focuses on alternative solutions to protect certain communities. This recognition highlights ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!
April 13, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research
Mantis Shrimp’s Shock-Absorbing Phononic Shields: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Engineering Faculty’s Role in New Study
Assistant Professor Meisam Asgari, from the Department of Medical Engineering at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, was recently recognized for his contribution to a research paper published in Science (Vol. 387, Issue 6734, pp. 659–66). The study, titled Does the Mantis Shrimp Pack a Phononic Shield? explores the impact-resistant properties of the peacock mantis shrimp’s dactyl club.