Our commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship is stronger than ever. This year, we’ve expanded our efforts to provide students and faculty with more resources and opportunities to bring their ideas to life. From hackathons and pitch competitions to seminars and industry partnerships, we’re ensuring our engineers become trailblazers in creating impactful solutions. Be sure to follow our events calendar so you don’t miss any of these opportunities.
We’ve also broadened access to our state-of-the-art labs and are adding new capabilities to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration. These facilities support not only fundamental research but also industry partnerships and other initiatives that benefit the entire community. We will be holding an open house on Oct. 11.
One of our standout initiatives is Engineering Cancer Cures, a collaboration with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Last month, engineers, clinicians, and researchers presented cutting-edge technologies advancing cancer detection, treatment, and prevention. After a competitive peer review of more than 15 applications, two collaborative projects were awarded $100,000 each. Congratulations to the principal investigators: Associate Professor C.‑Y. Charles Huang - biomedical engineering, and Assistant Professor Zhipeng Meng - molecular and cellular pharmacology; and Assistant Professor Courtney Dumont - biomedical engineering, and Assistant Professor Shekhar K. Gadkaree, M.D. - head and neck surgery.
Looking ahead, we remain focused on innovation, collaboration, and making a positive societal impact.
Pratim Biswas
Dean, College of Engineering
Families reconnected with students, met other ’Cane families, and interacted with College of Engineering faculty and staff during Family Weekend 2024.
Samiul Amin, a professor of practice in chemical engineering, partnered with Yelena Yesha, professor of computer science, to develop a patent-pending algorithm that could revolutionize the creation of products ranging from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to coatings and food.
The College of Engineering participated in a study led by the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative to improve safety measures during electric vehicle fire incidents.
Four teams, including College of Engineering students and alumni, received $100,000 each in support of their ideas at the new University Student Startup Accelerator’s first pitch competition.
Fourteen professors from the College of Engineering are among the top two percent of the most-cited scientists worldwide. The ranking, compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier, highlights their significant research contributions, with citations spanning from 1965 to 2024. This recognition underscores the global impact of their work across various engineering fields.
Ashutosh Agarwal
Ashutosh Agarwal, associate professor of biomedical engineering, is a key investigator in a newly awarded $5.5 million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to research eye transplants. A key component of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute project is Agarwal’s mini-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (mini-ECMO) system, which aims to keep the eye viable during transplantation. The innovative technology aims to enhance transplant success rates and patient outcomes in those with vision loss.
Engineering Career Day
Engineering Career Day, organized by Toppel Career Center, was a success, providing over 200 aspiring engineers the chance to engage with dozens of representatives from leading local, national, and global companies. The event offered students invaluable opportunities to explore potential career paths and network with industry leaders actively seeking new talent. Earlier in the day, College of Engineering leadership met with companies interested in joining the Engineering Corporate Affiliate Program.
School of Engineering building under construction in 1960.
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