https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usWed, 13 May 2026 21:16:50 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7429559601269780480Mike brings deep expertise in medical device innovation and a strong commitment to advancing surgeon education and patient outcomes.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:56:47 We are proud to welcome Michael Lontine of Arthrex to the USF Medical Engineering Advisory Board!Mike brings deep expertise in medical device innovation and a strong commitment to advancing surgeon education and patient outcomes.Headshot of Michael Lontine from Arthrexhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7429559601269780480Medicalhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418019357701750784At USF Medical Engineering, research excellence and workforce development go hand in hand. A powerful example is the work of Dr. Neda Latifi and her lab, where students are trained at the forefront of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine—fields that are rapidly expanding across medical devices, gene & cell therapy, and advanced biomanufacturing.External ArticleSun, 01 Feb 2026 15:01:55 Engineering Living Tissues for Lifelong Repair—and Preparing the Next Generation of InnovatorsAt USF Medical Engineering, research excellence and workforce development go hand in hand. A powerful example is the work of Dr. Neda Latifi and her lab, where students are trained at the forefront of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine—fields that are rapidly expanding across medical devices, gene & cell therapy, and advanced biomanufacturing.Presentation slide featuring "Translational Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication Lab"https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418019357701750784Medicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/asemfl-2025-members.aspxProfessors Robert Frisina, Richard Heller, and Ashok Kumar were selected for induction to the ASEMFL.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:51:33 Engineering faculty honored by ASEMFL for outstanding professional contributionsProfessors Robert Frisina, Richard Heller, and Ashok Kumar were selected for induction to the ASEMFL.ASEMFL Inducteeshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/asemfl-2025-members.aspxMechanical,Medical,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/zekri-bme-23-24-outstanding-ug-teaching-award-story.aspxSouheil Zekri, Ph.D., was recently honored with the 2023-2024 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. Dr. Zekri serves as an associate professor and director of the Senior Capstone courses in the USF Medical Engineering Department. His teaching philosophy is grounded in an ethical framework of care, empathy, and inclusivity.Arielle GiordanoThu, 29 May 2025 07:23:53 Souheil Zekri, USF Engineering Professor, Receives 2023-24 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching AwardSouheil Zekri, Ph.D., was recently honored with the 2023-2024 USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. Dr. Zekri serves as an associate professor and director of the Senior Capstone courses in the USF Medical Engineering Department. His teaching philosophy is grounded in an ethical framework of care, empathy, and inclusivity.Medical Engineering Students and Staff Celebrating Professor Zekri's Awardhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/zekri-bme-23-24-outstanding-ug-teaching-award-story.aspxFaculty,Featured,Medicalhttps://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,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/yang-hu-receives-2024-chih-foundation-research-publication-award.aspxCongratulations to Yang Hu, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida, on being selected for the prestigious 2024 Chih Foundation Research and Publication Award.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:52:31 Yang Hu Receives 2024 Chih Foundation Research & Publication AwardCongratulations to Yang Hu, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida, on being selected for the prestigious 2024 Chih Foundation Research and Publication Award.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/yang-hu-receives-2024-chih-foundation-research-publication-award.aspxMedicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/bme-innovation-in-action-usf-medical-engineering-jabil.aspxabil’s involvement with Medical Engineering extends prominently into student experiential learning, especially through the Senior Capstone projects in the USF College of Engineering. These projects pair academic theory with practical industry problems to fuel innovation and solution development. This relationship is especially strong with the Department of Medical Engineering.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:55:56 Innovation in Action: USF Medical Engineering & Jabilabil’s involvement with Medical Engineering extends prominently into student experiential learning, especially through the Senior Capstone projects in the USF College of Engineering. These projects pair academic theory with practical industry problems to fuel innovation and solution development. This relationship is especially strong with the Department of Medical Engineering.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/bme-innovation-in-action-usf-medical-engineering-jabil.aspxMedicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/bme-usf-moffitt-partnership.aspxThe University of South Florida’s Department of Medical Engineering and Moffitt Cancer Center have built a thriving partnership that is transforming student learning, research collaboration, and innovation in biomedical engineering.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:45:21 USF–Moffitt Partnership Powers Innovation, Student Success, and National RecognitionThe University of South Florida’s Department of Medical Engineering and Moffitt Cancer Center have built a thriving partnership that is transforming student learning, research collaboration, and innovation in biomedical engineering.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/bme-usf-moffitt-partnership.aspxMedicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/special-note-to-our-incoming-bme-student-cohort.aspxHello future innovators! Welcome to USF, to our Colleges of Engineering and Medicine and our Medical Engineering Department.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:59:55 Your Journey Starts Here: A Special Note to Our Incoming BME Student CohortHello future innovators! Welcome to USF, to our Colleges of Engineering and Medicine and our Medical Engineering Department.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/special-note-to-our-incoming-bme-student-cohort.aspxMedicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/welcome-new-department-advisory-board-members.aspxThe Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida welcomes three new members to the Department Advisory Board.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:25:41 Welcome New Members to the USF Medical Engineering Department Advisory BoardThe Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida welcomes three new members to the Department Advisory Board.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/welcome-new-department-advisory-board-members.aspxMedicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/barbara-lancor-awards.aspxThe Barbara J. Lancor Medical Outstanding Achievement Award is given to the BME senior demonstrating outstanding accomplishments in academics, research, and service during their time at USF. The Barbara J. Lancor Medical Outstanding Achievement Award is given to two BME seniors demonstrating excellent accomplishments in academics, research, and service during their time at USF.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:45:28 Barbara Lancor AwardsThe Barbara J. Lancor Medical Outstanding Achievement Award is given to the BME senior demonstrating outstanding accomplishments in academics, research, and service during their time at USF. The Barbara J. Lancor Medical Outstanding Achievement Award is given to two BME seniors demonstrating excellent accomplishments in academics, research, and service during their time at USF.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/barbara-lancor-awards.aspxMedicalhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/olukemi-akintewe-recognized-as-an-aimbe-emerging-leader.aspxDr. Olukemi Akintewe, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Engineering, has been selected as an inaugural Emerging Leader by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Dr. Akintewe was formally recognized for her achievement at the AIMBE Annual Event held March, 2025, in Washington, D.C.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:30:47 Dr. Olukemi Akintewe, USF Engineering Professor, Recognized as an AIMBE Emerging LeaderDr. Olukemi Akintewe, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Engineering, has been selected as an inaugural Emerging Leader by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Dr. Akintewe was formally recognized for her achievement at the AIMBE Annual Event held March, 2025, in Washington, D.C.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/olukemi-akintewe-recognized-as-an-aimbe-emerging-leader.aspxMedical