https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usSat, 06 Jun 2026 07:12:18 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-engineering-moves-up-in-us-news-2026-rankings.aspxThe college is ranked No. 83 overall and No. 51 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News graduate engineering rankings.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:59 USF Engineering moves up in 2026 U.S. News rankingsThe college is ranked No. 83 overall and No. 51 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News graduate engineering rankings.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-engineering-moves-up-in-us-news-2026-rankings.aspxFeatured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxAshok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:57:06 Florida Semiconductor Institute recognizes USF engineering program and professorAshok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxFeatured,Mechanicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.Rebecca DarmocWed, 18 Feb 2026 13:02:18 USF expands its footprint in space researchUSF is expanding its role in Florida’s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the Florida University Space Research Consortium.Team of researchers staring off into space.https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxFaculty,Featured,Mechanical,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.Rebecca DarmocTue, 02 Dec 2025 10:12:04 USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyDaniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxCivil Environmental,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.External ArticleMon, 24 Nov 2025 08:43:39 USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space StationMore than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments bound for the International Space Station through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). This year, USF students joined the competition for the first time, rising to the challenge and uniting to bring their innovation into orbit.Jaiden Brick, Hannah Kirschenmann, Jade Fei, and Krystal Walford working on their proposal for the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program competition, a national competition allowing groups of interdisciplinary students to combine their areas of expertise. (Photo by Corey Lepak)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxFeatured,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/mihelcic-water-environment-federation-award.aspxJames Mihelcic, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was awarded the Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal on September 29 during the 2025 WEF Awards & Presidential Celebration Ceremony.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:02:14 Professor James Mihelcic honored by Water Environment FederationJames Mihelcic, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was awarded the Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal on September 29 during the 2025 WEF Awards & Presidential Celebration Ceremony.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/mihelcic-water-environment-federation-award.aspxCivil Environmental,Faculty,Featuredhttps://usfnrt.usf.eduNSF Funded Traineeship in Semiconductor Technologies and ApplicationsExternal ArticleTue, 12 Aug 2025 00:55:43 New Opportunities for Graduate StudentsNSF Funded Traineeship in Semiconductor Technologies and ApplicationsGraduate Research Traineeship: Semiconductors & Microelectronics Technologyhttps://usfnrt.usf.eduFeaturedhttps://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-maya-trotz-aeesp-fellow-story.aspxProfessor Maya Trotz has been named a Fellow of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. The recognition honors her groundbreaking research and long-standing commitment to community-engaged environmental science. Her work addresses coral reef survival, nutrient pollution and water equity with global relevance. Named an NSF-KADF Ocean Decade Champion in both 2023 and 2024, Trotz continues to raise the bar for research impact. She also served as the keynote speaker for the prestigious 2024 Environmental Sciences: Water Gordon Research Conference. Learn how her efforts are shaping a more sustainable world.Arielle GiordanoWed, 11 Jun 2025 14:01:32 Professor Maya Trotz Elected as a Fellow by the Association of Environmental Engineering & Science Professors (AEESP)Professor Maya Trotz has been named a Fellow of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. The recognition honors her groundbreaking research and long-standing commitment to community-engaged environmental science. Her work addresses coral reef survival, nutrient pollution and water equity with global relevance. Named an NSF-KADF Ocean Decade Champion in both 2023 and 2024, Trotz continues to raise the bar for research impact. She also served as the keynote speaker for the prestigious 2024 Environmental Sciences: Water Gordon Research Conference. Learn how her efforts are shaping a more sustainable world.Professor Maya Trotz Group Photo 2025 Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professorshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-maya-trotz-aeesp-fellow-story.aspxCivil Environmental,Faculty,Featured,Researchhttps://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-aaees-larger-student-story.aspxThree members of the University of South Florida community were honored by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists for their achievements. Tione Grant received the 2024 EESF Scholarship, Bruno Mancini earned the 2025 W. Brewster Snow Award, and alumna Addie Buerck was named to the AAEES 40 Under 40 list. Additionally, Laura Gonzalez Rodriguez and her team won the 2025 E3S Design Prize, showcasing USF’s growing impact in environmental engineering and science.Arielle GiordanoFri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:07 AAEES Honored Three USF Engineering Students and AlumThree members of the University of South Florida community were honored by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists for their achievements. Tione Grant received the 2024 EESF Scholarship, Bruno Mancini earned the 2025 W. Brewster Snow Award, and alumna Addie Buerck was named to the AAEES 40 Under 40 list. Additionally, Laura Gonzalez Rodriguez and her team won the 2025 E3S Design Prize, showcasing USF’s growing impact in environmental engineering and science.aaes logohttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/2025-aaees-larger-student-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,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,Students