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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
USF Engineering Receives $2.9 Million DOE Award for Groundbreaking Solar Energy Research
The University of South Florida (USF) has been awarded $2.9 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance research on solar energy grid stability through the innovative use of digital twin technology led by principal investigator, Dr. Lingling Fan.
September 20, 2024Electrical, Faculty, Research
USF Receives $3 Million NSF Research Traineeship Award to Advance Semiconductor Research and Education
The University of South Florida (USF) has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Research Traineeship (NRT) program. The five-year initiative, titled "NRT: Science, Technology, Engineering, Program for Upward Partnership (STEP-UP) for Advancing Microelectronics Education and Training," aims to advance semiconductor education and research while addressing the growing need for skilled professionals in the microelectronics industry.
Seven USF Engineering Faculty Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards
Seven faculty members from the USF College of Engineering were among 27 USF faculty members recognized for their achievements. The honored faculty members represent various departments, including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and the Center for Urban Transportation Research.
September 16, 2024Computer, Electrical, Faculty, Mechanical, Research
USF Engineering Students' NASA Internship Spectrum News
USF students with the Institute Applied of Engineering spent a couple of weeks this summer working at NASA and their experience was covered on Bay News 9.
Combatting malaria with AI: Computer Science and Engineering professor targets mosquito-borne disease in Africa
Computer Science and Engineering Professor Shriram Chellapan's project, funded by the NIH, is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.
Professors Sylvia Wilson Thomas and Daniel Yeh selected for Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Thomas and Yeh are among the nine inductees in this year’s class receiving the prestigious honor for their notable contributions to scientific and technological advancements.
Institute of Applied Engineering research helps detect brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces
Through its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces.
April 22, 2024Research
Daniel Yeh's NEWGenerator scores AUTM Better World Project Award for USF
USF has been awarded the AUTM Better Project Award, thanks to USF's Technology Transfer Office, Civil & Environmental Engineering professor Daniel Yeh and Yeh's NEWGenerator, a solar-powered innovation providing off-grid water sanitation for people in remote locations.
February 23, 2024Civil Environmental, Faculty, Research
USF researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads safer
Researchers from the University of South Florida are partnering with the City of Tampa to develop innovative solutions that will lead to safer travel conditions along busy roads within the city. The initiative stems from a new $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation received by the city and announced by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.
November 12, 2023Civil Environmental, Research
USF Technology Transfer: Norma A. Alcantar
Norma A. Alcantar was featured by USF Technology Transfer to discuss her patented technologies using cactus mucilage for filtering contaminants from freshwater to provide clean drinking water, to novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease and treatments cancer tumor cells.
USF receives $17M federal grant to help boost railroad workforce
The University of South Florida has been awarded a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement program.
October 2, 2023Research