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Recognized by ScholarGPS: USF's Yasin Yilmaz is Leading the Charge in Anomaly Detection and Machine Learning Innovation
Associate Professor Yasin Yilmaz of the University of South Florida (USF) has been recognized as a Highly Ranked Scholar in anomaly detection by ScholarGPS. Yilmaz, who directs the Secure & Intelligent Systems Lab, is ranked in the top 0.05% globally, placing fourth in publications and citations over the past five years. His research focuses on real-time anomaly detection, adversarial machine learning, and multimodal data fusion.
Publication by USF Engineering Professor Selected for Wiley’s Research Headlines
John Kuhn, a professor at the USF College of Engineering, wrote a publication that was featured in Wiley’s Research Headlines. The research identifies sustainable solutions to improve energy recovery processes and underscores USF’s commitment to environmental innovation.
USF Engineering Celebrates ASEMFL’s Next Leader: Yogi Goswami, Appointed as President-Elect
Yogi Goswami, a distinguished professor at USF College of Engineering, has been named president-elect of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). A leader in solar energy, sustainable technologies, and energy storage, Goswami directs USF's Clean Energy Research Center. His appointment enhances USF's role in driving innovation, interdisciplinary research, and energy solutions in Florida.
Engineering Faculty named Faculty Mentor of the Year by Florida Undergraduate Research Association
Nancy Diaz-Elsayed, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida, has been named the 2025 Faculty Mentor of the Year by the Florida Undergraduate Research Association. She received the award during the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference opening ceremony on Friday, February 14 at the USF Marshall Student Center.
February 17, 2025Faculty, Mechanical, Research
Unraveling Ocean Turbulence: Professor Tejada-Martinez, USF Engineering, Explores Cutting-Edge Simulation
USF's Andres Tejada-Martinez, Ph.D., is conducting pioneering research on Langmuir circulation using Detached Eddy Simulation. His work aims to enhance understanding of turbulence dynamics in shallow coastal environments, impacting coastal resource management and predictive ocean models.
Yu Zhang, USF Engineering Professor, Earns TRB Best Paper Award, Pioneering Sustainable Transportation Innovations
Yu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Her research spans aviation, urban mobility, and congestion reduction, earning accolades like the TRB Best Paper Award!
USF Engineering Professor Hao Zheng Awarded $599,493 NSF Grant
Hao Zheng, an associate professor in USF's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has been awarded a $599,493 NSF grant for his innovative research on improving System-on-Chip (SoC) design validation. His work focuses on creating a communication-centric validation framework, leveraging advanced deep sequence modeling to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of these critical systems.
USF Engineering Professor Elevated to IEEE Fellow: Lawrence Dunleavy
Professor Larry Dunleavy (EE) has been honored by the IEEE Board of Directors with elevation to IEEE Fellow, effective January 1, 2025, in recognition of his significant contributions to the commercial development of microwave device models and his leadership in microwave education. This prestigious distinction is awarded to fewer than 0.1% of voting members each year, making it a truly remarkable achievement.
Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlin awarded IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal
The 2025 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal for exceptional contributions to communications and networking sciences, often considered the “Nobel Prize” for communications technology, has been awarded to Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin, a professor in USF’s Institute for Advanced Discovery & Innovation.
December 23, 2024Alumni & Friends, Faculty, Featured, Research
Two University of South Florida faculty members named NAI fellows
Two University of South Florida faculty members, recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications, are among the 2024 Fellows selected to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Election to NAI Fellows is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.
Levi Thompson Named College of Engineering Dean
The University of South Florida announced the appointment of Levi Thompson as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan.
December 19, 2024Faculty
Adaptive Lessons Funded by $383k NSF Grant: Principal Investigators, Autar Kaw and Rasim Guldiken
Autar Kaw and Rasim Guldiken, USF College of Engineering Faculty, is revolutionizing education through adaptive learning technology. Supported by a $383,172 NSF grant, this project integrates tailored pre-class lessons into key engineering courses, aiming to improve student engagement, motivation, and success. The initiative also generates data-driven insights to refine learning strategies and promote best practices in STEM education.