https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/Recent posts from USF College of Engineering Newsen-usFri, 10 Apr 2026 05:45:23 -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/reu-video-challenge-winners.aspxThe USF College of Engineering REU One Minute Research Video Challenge highlights the outstanding work of undergraduate researchers and their ability to communicate complex ideas to a broad audience.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:45:30 2026 REU One Minute Research Video Challenge WinnersThe USF College of Engineering REU One Minute Research Video Challenge highlights the outstanding work of undergraduate researchers and their ability to communicate complex ideas to a broad audience.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/reu-video-challenge-winners.aspxResearch,Studentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-engineering-awarded-meta-research-funding-for-stroke-rehabilitation.aspxResearchers are advancing ethical, muscle-based interfaces for stroke recovery and next-generation human-computer interaction.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:07:36 USF Engineering awarded Meta research funding to advance motor learning through muscle-based human–computer interfacesResearchers are advancing ethical, muscle-based interfaces for stroke recovery and next-generation human-computer interaction.Two students demonstrating a listening device in an engineering labhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/usf-engineering-awarded-meta-research-funding-for-stroke-rehabilitation.aspxMechanical,Researchhttps://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/engineering/news/2025/coast-partnership-sargolzaei.aspxThe partnership is designed to address both technical and societal challenges surrounding the adoption of self-driving vehicles.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:12:25 USF partners with COAST to advance autonomous vehicle technologyThe partnership is designed to address both technical and societal challenges surrounding the adoption of self-driving vehicles.Arman Sargolzaei in USF’s Resilient, Autonomous, Networked Control Systems Lab.https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/coast-partnership-sargolzaei.aspxMechanical,Researchhttps://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/2025/2025-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-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/maya-trotz-ocean-decade-2024-story.aspxProfessor Maya Trotz receives the prestigious 2024 Ocean Decade Champion award from the Every Page Foundation. Her research focuses on alternative solutions to protect certain communities. This recognition highlights USF’s leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!Arielle GiordanoSun, 13 Apr 2025 16:36:27 Maya Trotz, USF Engineering Faculty, Named 2024 Ocean Decade Champion by Every Page FoundationProfessor Maya Trotz receives the prestigious 2024 Ocean Decade Champion award from the Every Page Foundation. Her research focuses on alternative solutions to protect certain communities. This recognition highlights USF’s leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/maya-trotz-ocean-decade-2024-story.aspxCivil Environmental,Faculty,Featured,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/mesiam-asgari-mantis-shrimp-paper-story.aspxAssistant Professor Meisam Asgari, from the Department of Medical Engineering at USF, was recently recognized for his contribution to a research paper published in Science (Vol. 387, Issue 6734, pp. 659–66). The study, titled Does the Mantis Shrimp Pack a Phononic Shield? explores the impact-resistant properties of the peacock mantis shrimp’s dactyl club.Arielle GiordanoSat, 15 Mar 2025 06:20:09 Mantis Shrimp’s Shock-Absorbing Phononic Shields: USF Engineering Faculty’s Role in New StudyAssistant Professor Meisam Asgari, from the Department of Medical Engineering at USF, was recently recognized for his contribution to a research paper published in Science (Vol. 387, Issue 6734, pp. 659–66). The study, titled Does the Mantis Shrimp Pack a Phononic Shield? explores the impact-resistant properties of the peacock mantis shrimp’s dactyl club.image of mantis shrimphttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2025/mesiam-asgari-mantis-shrimp-paper-story.aspxFaculty,Featured,Research