I am thrilled to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year with this new monthly newsletter to keep our community informed and connected as we achieve great things in the coming months.
This semester, we proudly welcomed nearly 250 new undergraduate, 60 master's, and 55 doctoral students. Their fresh perspectives and innovative ideas will undoubtedly push the boundaries of what's possible. We also welcomed four new faculty members whose work ethic and renowned research will further elevate our work. Last year, Courtney Dumont and Giacomo Po joined an elite group of 12 College of Engineering faculty members who have received the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award, further solidifying our reputation for excellence in research and innovation.
We continue to work on a set of strategic initiatives through industry partnership, specialized research, and a thriving South Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem. Over the summer, groups of our faculty came together to develop plans that will advance the future of our college. These include identifying opportunities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity; developing collaborative programs in financial engineering and entrepreneurship; and bolstering research in autonomous air mobility, indoor air quality, and carbon capture and conversion.
Together, we are poised to tackle society's biggest challenges and develop solutions that will have a lasting impact. You have an open invitation to visit us and see some of the exciting things underway at the U!
Sincerely,
Pratim Biswas
Dean, College of Engineering
Incoming first-year and transfer students gathered at the Lakeside Expo Center for new student orientation on Aug. 15.
Xianming Shi's research has focused on the durability and sustainability of infrastructure materials to reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint.
GeCheng Zha, a University of Miami researcher, is developing wind-powered cylinders that would propel today's massive cargo ships, lessening the shipping industry's dependence on fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Professor Chao Luo will study an innovative design concept for energy storage batteries, underscoring the University of Miami's commitment to clean energy innovation.
Courtney Dumont has been awarded a highly competitive five-year, $1.89 million NIH R35 grant that will fund research on innovative biomaterials to treat chronic inflammation in traumatic and non-healing wounds. Dumont's project aims to develop nano- and micro-scale biomaterial strategies to address the rising rates of disability and mortality and create a unified approach to wound care, potentially transforming treatment protocols and improving patient outcomes.
Gabe Elias
The University of Miami chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently hosted Gabe Elias, a seven-time Formula 1 World Champion design engineer and CEO of Material Hybrid Manufacturing. Elias, a College of Engineering alumnus, addressed a room full of undergraduate students, sharing his post-graduation experiences and offering valuable advice to aspiring mechanical engineers.
Nima Khodadadi
Nima Khodadadi, a Ph.D. student, was awarded the John Ries Scholarship for his outstanding academic accomplishments to artificial intelligence and machine learning. His research focuses on applying these cutting-edge technologies to FRP concrete mixes using lightweight aggregate. Khodadadi also received the American Concrete Institute Foundation Concrete Materials Fellowship, further highlighting his contributions to the field.
MacArthur Engineering Building Groundbreaking (1958)
J. Neville McArthur (left) and Dan Mahoney (right) with the inaugural first shovel.
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