https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 07:42:19 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-ieee-lingling-fan-honor-story.aspxProfessor Lingling Fan of USF has been named the recipient of the 2025 IEEE PES Wanda Reder Pioneer in Power Award, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to power grid stability and energy systems integration, particularly in the context of renewable energy resourcesArielle GiordanoMon, 09 Jun 2025 10:55:39 IEEE PES Honors Professor Lingling Fan for Power Engineering AchievementsProfessor Lingling Fan of USF has been named the recipient of the 2025 IEEE PES Wanda Reder Pioneer in Power Award, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to power grid stability and energy systems integration, particularly in the context of renewable energy resourcesUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-ieee-lingling-fan-honor-story.aspxElectrical,Faculty,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-fulbright-specialist--arash-takshi-story.aspxProfessor Arash Taksh, has been named a Fulbright Specialist by the U.S. Department of State. This appointment provides U.S. professionals like Takshi with a chance to participate in short-term, project-based exchanges, where they work with host institutions abroad to promote mutual understanding and foster educational collaborations. The Fulbright Specialist Program is designed to provide U.S. academics and professionals with the opportunity to share their expertise globally while building capacity at their overseas host institutions.Arielle GiordanoMon, 05 May 2025 16:03:06 2025 Fulbright Specialist – Engineering Professor, Arash TakshiProfessor Arash Taksh, has been named a Fulbright Specialist by the U.S. Department of State. This appointment provides U.S. professionals like Takshi with a chance to participate in short-term, project-based exchanges, where they work with host institutions abroad to promote mutual understanding and foster educational collaborations. The Fulbright Specialist Program is designed to provide U.S. academics and professionals with the opportunity to share their expertise globally while building capacity at their overseas host institutions.fulbright specialist 2025 bioelectroic engineeringhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-fulbright-specialist--arash-takshi-story.aspxElectrical,Faculty,Featuredhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/gelisa-eans-2024-award-story.aspxGelisa 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.Arielle GiordanoTue, 18 Mar 2025 10:03:30 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.Image of Gelisa Evans Receiving award on Stage at JW Marriotthttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/gelisa-eans-2024-award-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Electrical,Featuredhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/yasin-yilmaz-scholargps-ranked-scholar-2025-story.aspxAssociate 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.Arielle GiordanoThu, 27 Feb 2025 06:11:39 Recognized by ScholarGPS: USF's Yasin Yilmaz is Leading the Charge in Anomaly Detection and Machine Learning InnovationAssociate 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.model graphic of anomaly detectionhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/yasin-yilmaz-scholargps-ranked-scholar-2025-story.aspxElectrical,Faculty,Featuredhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/ieee-student-power-energy-forum-feb-2025-story.aspxThe USF chapter of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), a part of the USF College of Engineering, hosted a Power and Energy Forum on Feb. 3 at the Marshall Student Center Ballroom, bringing students together with industry professionals to explore career opportunities and advancements in the power and energy sector.Nicole Ouellette (EE Senior) & Arielle GiordanoWed, 19 Feb 2025 07:04:23 USF IEEE Power & Energy Society Hosts Successful Power and Energy ForumThe USF chapter of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), a part of the USF College of Engineering, hosted a Power and Energy Forum on Feb. 3 at the Marshall Student Center Ballroom, bringing students together with industry professionals to explore career opportunities and advancements in the power and energy sector.Group Shot of the 2025 USF Power & Energy Forum Students & Staffhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/ieee-student-power-energy-forum-feb-2025-story.aspxElectrical,Featured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/fulbright-scholars-2425-eng-arias-chang.aspxCongratulations to two USF Engineering Faculty! Discover how USF College of Engineering’s distinguished faculty, Dr. J. Morris Chang and Dr. Mauricio Arias, are driving innovation worldwide as 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholars. Learn about Dr. Chang’s advancements in privacy-preserving machine learning and Dr. Arias’s impactful research in environmental sustainability.Arielle C. GiordanoWed, 06 Nov 2024 13:14:59 USF College of Engineering Faculty Honored as 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. ScholarsCongratulations to two USF Engineering Faculty! Discover how USF College of Engineering’s distinguished faculty, Dr. J. Morris Chang and Dr. Mauricio Arias, are driving innovation worldwide as 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholars. Learn about Dr. Chang’s advancements in privacy-preserving machine learning and Dr. Arias’s impactful research in environmental sustainability.Banner image of USF College of Engineering Faculty Honored as 2024-25 Fulbright US Scholars – Dr. Arias and Dr. Changhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/fulbright-scholars-2425-eng-arias-chang.aspxCivil Environmental,Electrical,Faculty,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/lingling-doe-2.9-solar-award-2024.aspxThe 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.Arielle GiordanoFri, 20 Sep 2024 07:14:06 USF Engineering Receives $2.9 Million DOE Award for Groundbreaking Solar Energy ResearchThe 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.Dr. Lingling Fan, USF Engineering Professorhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2024/lingling-doe-2.9-solar-award-2024.aspxElectrical,Faculty,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxSeven 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.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 14:10:12 Seven USF Engineering Faculty Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsSeven 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.Seven College of Engineering Faculty being recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxComputer,Electrical,Faculty,Mechanical,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2023/ee-research-resilient-cyber-physical-energy-system-lu-naieni.aspxProject seeks to establish a CyberTraining hub for cyber-physical energy systems in Southern FloridaTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Collaborative research - Secure, resilient cyber-physical energy system workforce pathways via data-centric, hardware-in-the-loop trainingProject seeks to establish a CyberTraining hub for cyber-physical energy systems in Southern FloridaZhuo Lu; Mia Naeinihttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2023/ee-research-resilient-cyber-physical-energy-system-lu-naieni.aspxElectricalhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the University of South Florida has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.External ArticleFri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New USF College of Engineering programs aim to fill industry talent gapsTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the University of South Florida has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.Certificate programshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxComputer,Electrical