https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usMon, 15 Jun 2026 00:53:11 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aamp-conference-student-prakirti-singh-story.aspxPrakirti Singh, a post-doctoral candidate in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at USF, for earning second prize at the 2025 AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Annual Conference. Singh presented research focused on materials protection and performance, competing among top doctoral students and industry professionals.Arielle GiordanoTue, 17 Jun 2025 13:36:39 USF Postdoctoral Researcher Prakirti Singh Earns Second Prize at 2025 AMPP Annual ConferencePrakirti Singh, a post-doctoral candidate in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at USF, for earning second prize at the 2025 AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Annual Conference. Singh presented research focused on materials protection and performance, competing among top doctoral students and industry professionals.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aamp-conference-student-prakirti-singh-story.aspxChemical,Featured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-john-barbara-yelllot-award-fernanda-pimenta-story.aspxFernanda Silva Pimenta, a PhD candidate within the USF Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 John and Barbara Yellott Award for Graduate Solar Research by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Her pioneering research in sustainable solar energy technologies and chemical engineering underscores her potential as a rising leader in renewable energy research.Arielle GiordanoTue, 03 Jun 2025 14:55:22 John and Barbara Yellott Award for Graduate Solar Awarded to USF Engineering StudentFernanda Silva Pimenta, a PhD candidate within the USF Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 John and Barbara Yellott Award for Graduate Solar Research by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Her pioneering research in sustainable solar energy technologies and chemical engineering underscores her potential as a rising leader in renewable energy research.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-john-barbara-yelllot-award-fernanda-pimenta-story.aspxChemical,Featured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aaees-40-under-40-alumna-addie-story.aspxAdaline Buerck, USF alumna, 40 Under 40 award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, environmental engineering, civil engineering PhD, University of South Florida engineering, lead exposure research, global public health, Mercer University professor, water sanitation hygiene (WASH), international engineering research, student-led engineering programs, engineering faculty awards, environmental science innovation, young professionals in STEM, women in engineering, lead mitigation research, engineering education leadership, CDC and UNICEF collaboration, engineering research impact, sustainable development, global engineering outreach, USF engineering success stories.Arielle GiordanoFri, 23 May 2025 18:54:59 USF Engineering Alumna Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 ListAdaline Buerck, USF alumna, 40 Under 40 award, American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, environmental engineering, civil engineering PhD, University of South Florida engineering, lead exposure research, global public health, Mercer University professor, water sanitation hygiene (WASH), international engineering research, student-led engineering programs, engineering faculty awards, environmental science innovation, young professionals in STEM, women in engineering, lead mitigation research, engineering education leadership, CDC and UNICEF collaboration, engineering research impact, sustainable development, global engineering outreach, USF engineering success stories.image of adaline buerck at UNChttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aaees-40-under-40-alumna-addie-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Chemical,Civil Environmental,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aiche-6-engineering-scholarship-winners-.aspxSix 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.Arielle GiordanoMon, 28 Apr 2025 19:20:36 Six USF Engineering Students Awarded AIChE Scholarships at 2025 ConferenceSix 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.image of the AICHE winners 2025 conference - scholarshipshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aiche-6-engineering-scholarship-winners-.aspxChemical,Featured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/john-kuhn-publication-2024-wiley-research-story.aspxJohn 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.Arielle GiordanoTue, 25 Feb 2025 07:41:37 Publication by USF Engineering Professor Selected for Wiley’s Research HeadlinesJohn 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.tbdhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/john-kuhn-publication-2024-wiley-research-story.aspxChemical,Faculty,Featuredhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/goswami-asemfl-president-elect-story-2025.aspxYogi 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.Arielle GiordanoThu, 20 Feb 2025 02:03:58 USF Engineering Celebrates ASEMFL’s Next Leader: Yogi Goswami, Appointed as President-ElectYogi 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.photo of NREC room with Yogi Goswamihttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/goswami-asemfl-president-elect-story-2025.aspxChemical,Faculty,Featuredhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/usf-professor-at-the-forefront-of-solar-power-innovations-and-helps-teach-the-next-generation-of-engineers"Yogi Goswami's inventions are placed around the world. He developed a new combined Power and Cooling Cycle now known as the Goswami Cycle."External ArticleMon, 22 Apr 2024 18:45:58 ABC Action News: USF professor at the forefront of solar power innovations and helps teach the next generation of engineers"Yogi Goswami's inventions are placed around the world. He developed a new combined Power and Cooling Cycle now known as the Goswami Cycle."Yogi Goswami, courtesy ACB Action News Tampa Bayhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-tampa/usf-professor-at-the-forefront-of-solar-power-innovations-and-helps-teach-the-next-generation-of-engineersChemical,Facultyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=468ji8GfwZYNorma 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.External ArticleTue, 31 Oct 2023 00:53:00 USF Technology Transfer: Norma A. AlcantarNorma 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.Norma Alcantar on USF Tech Transferhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=468ji8GfwZYChemical,Researchhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-inducting-2023-class-this-octoberFlorida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Normal Alcantar appeared on Tampa Bay's Morning Blend on ABC Action News to discuss what it means to be an honored member of Florida's elite science community.External ArticleMon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame: Dr. Norma Alcantar on ABC Action News Morning BlendFlorida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Normal Alcantar appeared on Tampa Bay's Morning Blend on ABC Action News to discuss what it means to be an honored member of Florida's elite science community.Norma Alcantar Florida Inventors Hall of Famehttps://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame-inducting-2023-class-this-octoberChemical,Faculty,Research