ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering News
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Two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Civil & Environmental Engineering teams won the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) Student Design Competition
Two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Civil & Environmental Engineering teams won the Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) Student Design Competition at the Florida Water Resources Conference.
May 8, 2025Civil Environmental
2025 Fulbright Specialist – Engineering Professor, Arash Takshi
Professor 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.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Engineering Assistant Professor Awarded New Researcher Grant in 2025: Rituparna Samanta
Assistant Professor Rituparna Samanta from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Department of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering has been awarded a 2025 New Researcher Grant. Her work explores the phase behavior of proteins and polymers, advancing biomedical engineering and materials science. Samanta joined ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in 2024 after postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins.
Six ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Engineering Students Awarded AIChE Scholarships at 2025 Conference
Six undergraduates from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’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.
Two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Engineering Professors Honored with 2025 Outstanding Research Achievement Award
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø engineering faculty members Ashwin Parthasarathy and Pei-Sung Lin have been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Recognized at the university’s annual Faculty Honors Ceremony, the duo leads cutting-edge efforts in biomedical optics and intelligent transportation systems. Their combined research contributions have attracted millions in funding and earned national recognition. Learn how their innovations are driving real-world impact and advancing ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s research excellence.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering Showcases Innovation at Synapse Summit 2025
On March 25th, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering attended the annual 2025 Synapse Summit at Raymond James Stadium. The event, Tampa’s premier technology and innovation conference, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and academic leaders to foster collaboration and technological advancements. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s exhibit highlighted faculty-led research initiatives, including advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainable infrastructure.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø E-Council and Engineering Students Showcase Talent at 2025 Innovation Fest
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering’s E-Council welcomed more than 200 students for Innovation Fest 2025—two dynamic days of competitions, research showcases and networking with industry leaders. From building robotic racers to tackling cybersecurity threats and reimagining campus spaces, students put their skills to the test. Check out the event highlights, meet the team behind the scenes, and see why Innovation Fest is one of the most anticipated student-led events of the year.
Maya Trotz, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Engineering Faculty, Named 2024 Ocean Decade Champion by Every Page Foundation
Professor 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s leadership in environmental engineering and innovation. Learn more about the story by reading more!
April 13, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Giving Week 2025: Support Engineering in Honor of Rocky D. Bull’s Birthday
In honor of Rocky‘s birthday, we hope you consider supporting the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering to meet our 2025 goals this ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Giving Week!
April 10, 2025Featured
Student Spotlight: Five Engineering Student’s Awarded at 2025 Eweek Awards Banquet
The engineering societies of the Tampa Bay area hosted the annual Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet on Feb. 20, 2025, at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, where five ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering student's received awards at the banquet and were recognized as “Engineering Student(s) of the Year.
Eleven ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.
April 4, 2025Featured
Joe Register Donates to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Engineering to Support Student Innovation
In December 2024, Joe Register, Ph.D., chief engineer at AEVEX Aerospace and a proud alumnus of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Engineering, generously donated to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Foundation to support multiple initiatives within the college. Register earned his master’s in electrical engineering from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in 2012. His contribution will directly enhance opportunities for students. The College of Engineering expresses its gratitude to Joe and Alicia Register for their generosity.
April 2, 2025Alumni & Friends, Featured