With less than a month left in the Fall 2024 semester, I would like to highlight the culmination of our Distinguished Seminar Series—a platform for meaningful conversations at the College of Engineering.
We had the privilege of hosting three esteemed speakers whose work is shaping the future of engineering and aligns with the college's initiatives:
Chandra Venkataraman from the Indian Institute of Technology shared her extensive research on air quality. Her insights into aerosol science and the impacts of pollution provided alternative sustainable solutions to global environmental challenges.
James Kenyon from NASA, an expert in aerospace technology, captivated the audience with his work on advanced propulsion systems and the future of space exploration. His seminar highlighted NASA's ongoing efforts to develop technologies that make space travel more efficient.
Enver Yucesan from INSEAD brought an innovative perspective to supply chain management and data analytics. His presentation emphasized the role of interdisciplinary engineering solutions in optimizing complex global supply chains.
These distinguished speakers motivated our faculty and students to pursue research that addresses critical global issues.
Looking ahead, I am pleased to announce that our commitment to fostering important conversations will continue at the second annual Rothberg Catalyzer AI Summit of the Americas, scheduled for February 25, 2025. More information will be posted here in the coming weeks.
Sincerely,
Pratim Biswas
Dean, College of Engineering
College of Engineering students, faculty, and alumni gathered at the Shalala Student Center for the University of Miami's Homecoming celebrations, where fireworks lit up the night.
The University of Miami has been selected by the National Science Foundation to join the Innovation Corps Hub South Initiative, a program designed to turn academic research into real-world impact. Suhrud Rajguru, professor in biomedical engineering and otolaryngology, will lead the University-wide effort.
Earth's temporary "mini moon" is giving us a unique look at the future of space exploration. Bertrand Dano, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, analyzes the future of mining rare metals on asteroids.
College of Engineering alumni from across the decades gathered on campus to kick off Homecoming weekend. Graduates were welcomed back by faculty and students for a morning of connection and recognition. One highlight was the keynote address delivered by Jose Mas, ceo of MasTec.
Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, associate professor of civil and architectural engineering, has been named associate director of the University of Miami's Climate Resilience Institute. He will collaborate with a diverse team of researchers to advance the institute's mission of addressing climate change through innovation research and community partnerships. His leadership will also further efforts to develop resilient infrastructure and solutions for coastal communities.
Mingzhe Chen
Mingzhe Chen, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a core faculty member at the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC), was named the third Knight Chair in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Chen is working on several projects that aim to improve existing wireless networks.
Future Engineer Day
The University of Miami's Society of Women Engineers hosted Future Engineer Day in collaboration with Women of Tomorrow, an organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk girls. More than 150 students from eight South Florida schools participated in hands-on activities, such as building and racing model cars, and connected with students and professors to explore the field of engineering.
Instructor James P. Sampson, assistant professor of architectural engineering, with high school students Ronald M. Maier, Richard Coopersmith, Alvin Marrow, Jos Stryhal, Glen Buckles, and Richard Thigpin in the 1960s.
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