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USF Engineering Graduate Certificate Programs Extended
the last few weeks have been a challenging time for Floridians and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the recent hurricanes. To make things easier for many who were affected by the storms, the university has extended the deadline to apply for three College of Engineering graduate programs, the Pathway to Computing Graduate Certificate, the Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate, and the Master of Science in Data Intelligence, to Nov. 1,

NSF Grant Awarded to Dr. Yavuz of USF’s Engineering Computer Science Department for SATUQ Project
Dr. Attila A. Yavuz of USF’s Computer Science and Engineering Department has been awarded a $364,117 NSF grant to advance cybersecurity for integrated satellite-terrestrial networks. His SATUQ project focuses on quantum-resistant cryptography and decentralized security to safeguard critical infrastructure and emerging tech like 6G.

USF CyberHerd Takes 2nd & 3rd at Cybersecurity Competition
USF’s CyberHerd was formed by the College of Engineering's Department of Computer Science & Engineering. This was the team's first time at the summit and they achieved 2nd and 3rd place at the 2024 Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) Cybersecurity Summit.

Dr. Yucelen Recognized as Highly Ranked Scholar & Top Cited Scientist in 2024
Dr. Tansel Yucelen, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at (USF) was named a Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS, ranking third in Adaptive Control and 154th in Control Theory, and has also been recognized as one of the top 2% of the most cited scientists worldwide in Stanford/Elsevier's annual citation ranking.
October 3, 2024Mechanical, Research

Yang Hu Receives 2024 Chih Foundation Research & Publication Award
Congratulations to Yang Hu, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida, on being selected for the prestigious 2024 Chih Foundation Research and Publication Award.

Innovation in Action: USF Medical Engineering & Jabil
abil’s involvement with Medical Engineering extends prominently into student experiential learning, especially through the Senior Capstone projects in the USF College of Engineering. These projects pair academic theory with practical industry problems to fuel innovation and solution development. This relationship is especially strong with the Department of Medical Engineering.

USF–Moffitt Partnership Powers Innovation, Student Success, and National Recognition
The University of South Florida’s Department of Medical Engineering and Moffitt Cancer Center have built a thriving partnership that is transforming student learning, research collaboration, and innovation in biomedical engineering.

Your Journey Starts Here: A Special Note to Our Incoming BME Student Cohort
Hello future innovators! Welcome to USF, to our Colleges of Engineering and Medicine and our Medical Engineering Department.

Welcome New Members to the USF Medical Engineering Department Advisory Board
The Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida welcomes three new members to the Department Advisory Board.

Barbara Lancor Awards
The Barbara J. Lancor Medical Outstanding Achievement Award is given to the BME senior demonstrating outstanding accomplishments in academics, research, and service during their time at USF. The Barbara J. Lancor Medical Outstanding Achievement Award is given to two BME seniors demonstrating excellent accomplishments in academics, research, and service during their time at USF.

Dr. Olukemi Akintewe, USF Engineering Professor, Recognized as an AIMBE Emerging Leader
Dr. Olukemi Akintewe, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Engineering, has been selected as an inaugural Emerging Leader by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Dr. Akintewe was formally recognized for her achievement at the AIMBE Annual Event held March, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Souheil Zekri, Medical Engineering Professor, Receives USF 2023-24 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
Souheil Zekri, an associate professor of instruction and director of senior capstone courses in the University of South Florida's Medical Engineering Department, has been honored with the 2023-2024 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award.