https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usSun, 08 Mar 2026 19:43:53 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/holidays-2024-snowman.aspxHappy Holidays from the USF College of Engineering! We hope you enjoy your winter break and stay tuned for exciting updates in the new year!Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:49:22 Happy Holidays from the USF College of EngineeringHappy Holidays from the USF College of Engineering! We hope you enjoy your winter break and stay tuned for exciting updates in the new year!happy holidays 2024https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/holidays-2024-snowman.aspxFeatured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-emeritus-richard-gitlin-awarded-ieee-alexander-graham-bell-medal.aspxThe 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.External ArticleMon, 23 Dec 2024 15:34:04 Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlin awarded IEEE Alexander Graham Bell MedalThe 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.Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlinhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-emeritus-richard-gitlin-awarded-ieee-alexander-graham-bell-medal.aspxAlumni & Friends,Faculty,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxTwo 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.External ArticleThu, 19 Dec 2024 15:29:30 Two University of South Florida faculty members named NAI fellowsTwo 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.graphic of NAI fellows - usf facultyhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxFaculty,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxThe 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.External ArticleThu, 19 Dec 2024 11:17:27 Levi Thompson Named College of Engineering DeanThe 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.Levi Thompson Named USF College of Engineering Deanhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxFacultyhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/nsf-kaw-guldiken-2024-388k-story.aspxAutar 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.Arielle GiordanoTue, 17 Dec 2024 10:46:29 Adaptive Lessons Funded by $383k NSF Grant: Principal Investigators, Autar Kaw and Rasim GuldikenAutar 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.listing image of graphic announcing nsf award to kaw and guldiken, usf engineeringhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/nsf-kaw-guldiken-2024-388k-story.aspxFaculty,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.External ArticleThu, 12 Dec 2024 15:34:40 USF sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi, assistant professor of medical engineering, works with undergraduate student https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxFeatured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/microbiome-24-25-research-awards-yeh-harwood.aspxUSF faculty Daniel Yeh and Jody Harwood have been awarded the 2024-2025 USF Microbiome Research Award for developing sustainable wastewater systems for lunar habitats. Their innovative project combines environmental engineering and microbiology to tackle waste treatment in space, with potential applications for Earth.Arielle GiordanoTue, 10 Dec 2024 19:59:52 USF Microbiome Research Awards Granted to USF Faculty: Daniel Yeh & Jody HarwoodUSF faculty Daniel Yeh and Jody Harwood have been awarded the 2024-2025 USF Microbiome Research Award for developing sustainable wastewater systems for lunar habitats. Their innovative project combines environmental engineering and microbiology to tackle waste treatment in space, with potential applications for Earth.image of Daniel Yeh and Jody Harwood regarding their 2024-2025 USF Microbiome Research Awardhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/microbiome-24-25-research-awards-yeh-harwood.aspxCivil Environmental,Faculty,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-xmas.aspxAn unexpected usage of the LLM is finding Christmas Gifts for those notoriously hard to shop for friends. This past week, John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at USF had two interviews on the subject.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:36:02 Professor John Licato on Using AI to Find Christmas GiftsAn unexpected usage of the LLM is finding Christmas Gifts for those notoriously hard to shop for friends. This past week, John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at USF had two interviews on the subject.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-xmas.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/vivid.aspx“Winning first place at the national level, during an enduring two-day competition reflects the vision of our leadership, the quality of our cybersecurity program, and our students,” said Assistant Professor of Instruction Marbin Pazos Revilla, USF CyberHerd coach.Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:41:59 CyberHerd wins 1st place at VIVID 2024“Winning first place at the national level, during an enduring two-day competition reflects the vision of our leadership, the quality of our cybersecurity program, and our students,” said Assistant Professor of Instruction Marbin Pazos Revilla, USF CyberHerd coach.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/vivid.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ec-council-ctf.aspxThe CyberHerd 2 team won first place at the EC-Council CTF, with the team made up of three Cyberherd members: Yeran Garnage (Cybersecurity major, Junior), Alex Sanders (Cybersecurity, Senior), and Samir Jihadi (Computer Science, Sophomore).Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:42:44 Cyberherd Wins First Place at EC-Council CTFThe CyberHerd 2 team won first place at the EC-Council CTF, with the team made up of three Cyberherd members: Yeran Garnage (Cybersecurity major, Junior), Alex Sanders (Cybersecurity, Senior), and Samir Jihadi (Computer Science, Sophomore).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/ec-council-ctf.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/secptc.aspxUSF CyberHerd competed in the Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) and came in second, scoring a mere 0.009 points behind the first-place winners. “SECPTC is a very intense and fast paced penetration testing competition.” Said Waseem.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:39:23 CyberHerd wins 2nd place at Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing CompetitionUSF CyberHerd competed in the Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) and came in second, scoring a mere 0.009 points behind the first-place winners. “SECPTC is a very intense and fast paced penetration testing competition.” Said Waseem.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/cse/secptc.aspxComputerhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/coe-olukemi-aimbe-emerging-leader-2025-story.aspxOlukemi Akintewe, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Medical Engineering at USF, has been named an inaugural AIMBE Emerging Leader. Recognized for her advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in STEM, she leads efforts to improve retention and support systems for these students. Dr. Akintewe will be honored at the AIMBE Annual Event in March 2025 in Washington, D.C., where she looks forward to collaborating with other leaders and mentors.Arielle GiordanoMon, 02 Dec 2024 14:39:30 Olukemi Akintewe, USF Engineering Professor, Recognized as an AIMBE Emerging LeaderOlukemi Akintewe, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Medical Engineering at USF, has been named an inaugural AIMBE Emerging Leader. Recognized for her advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in STEM, she leads efforts to improve retention and support systems for these students. Dr. Akintewe will be honored at the AIMBE Annual Event in March 2025 in Washington, D.C., where she looks forward to collaborating with other leaders and mentors.Olukemi Akintewe, USF Medical Engineering faculty, with female studenthttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/coe-olukemi-aimbe-emerging-leader-2025-story.aspxFaculty,Medical,Research