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USF Engineering Assistant Professor Awarded New Researcher Grant in 2025: Rituparna Samanta
Assistant Professor Rituparna Samanta from USF’s Department of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering has been awarded a 2025 New Researcher Grant. Her work explores the phase behavior of proteins and polymers, advancing biomedical engineering and materials science. Samanta joined USF in 2024 after postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins.
Six USF Engineering Students Awarded AIChE Scholarships at 2025 Conference
Six undergraduates from USF’s Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering earned AIChE scholarships during the 2025 Southern Regional Conference, recognizing academic achievement and leadership within the professional student chapter.
Two USF Engineering Professors Honored with 2025 Outstanding Research Achievement Award
USF engineering faculty members Ashwin Parthasarathy and Pei-Sung Lin have been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Recognized at the university’s annual Faculty Honors Ceremony, the duo leads cutting-edge efforts in biomedical optics and intelligent transportation systems. Their combined research contributions have attracted millions in funding and earned national recognition. Learn how their innovations are driving real-world impact and advancing USF’s research excellence.
USF E-Council and Engineering Students Showcase Talent at 2025 Innovation Fest
The USF College of Engineering’s E-Council welcomed more than 200 students for Innovation Fest 2025—two dynamic days of competitions, research showcases and networking with industry leaders. From building robotic racers to tackling cybersecurity threats and reimagining campus spaces, students put their skills to the test. Check out the event highlights, meet the team behind the scenes, and see why Innovation Fest is one of the most anticipated student-led events of the year.
Maya Trotz, USF 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 USF’s leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!
April 13, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research
Student Spotlight: Five Engineering Student’s Awarded at 2025 Eweek Awards Banquet
The engineering societies of the Tampa Bay area hosted the annual Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet on Feb. 20, 2025, at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, where five USF College of Engineering student's received awards at the banquet and were recognized as “Engineering Student(s) of the Year.
Joe Register Donates to USF Engineering to Support Student Innovation
In December 2024, Joe Register, Ph.D., chief engineer at AEVEX Aerospace and a proud alumnus of the USF College of Engineering, generously donated to the USF Foundation to support multiple initiatives within the college. Register earned his master’s in electrical engineering from USF in 2012. His contribution will directly enhance opportunities for students. The College of Engineering expresses its gratitude to Joe and Alicia Register for their generosity.
April 2, 2025Alumni & Friends, Featured
USF Engineers Inspire Future Innovators at SPC BEAM 2025
USF Engineering took center stage at SPC BEAM 2025, inspiring future engineers through interactive discussions on STEM careers, research, and academic pathways. Faculty, students, and alumni, including SPC graduates—shared insights on transferring to USF and excelling in engineering fields. With strong partnerships in Tampa Bay, USF continues to support and mentor the next generation of innovators. Click to read how USF is shaping the future of engineering!
USF team improves water quality for stormwater pond
For years, Aarans Pond has been a dumping ground. A team from USF is trying to change that and improve the water quality. Aarans Pondis located off of Fletcher Avenue near 15th Street and was created more than 50 years ago to deal with flooding in the University area. Stormwater ponds were a common fix for low-lying communities. Learn more about the pond now in 2025.
March 20, 2025Alumni & Friends, Featured
Gelisa Evans, USF Electrical Engineering Recent Graduate Honored at Florida's Women in Energy Leadership Forum with Energy Scholarship!
Gelisa Evans graduated from the USF College of Engineering in the fall of 2024 with an undergraduate in electrical engineering. Before graduation, Gelisa received the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE): Women in Energy Scholarship, which led to a to wonderful opportunity.
Mantis Shrimp’s Shock-Absorbing Phononic Shields: USF Engineering Faculty’s Role in New Study
Assistant Professor Meisam Asgari, from the Department of Medical Engineering at USF, 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.
Six USF Engineering Faculty Recognized as NAI Senior Fellow Members in 2025
Six faculty members from the USF College of Engineering have been named to the 2025 Class of NAI Senior Members. This honor recognizes their groundbreaking research in power systems, advanced air mobility, biophotonics, VLSI design, smart mobility, and more at USF.