USF College of Engineering News
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First USF team of inventors advances to National Inventors Hall of Fame’s Collegiate Inventors Competition
The team has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious National Inventors Hall of Fame Collegiate Inventors Competition, taking place in Washington, D.C., October 13–15, 2026. Team NeuTrode will compete in the graduate category alongside five other teams selected from universities across the United States.
USF Engineering project with Tampa Electric helps advance next-generation power grid intelligence
Through a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, USF researchers are collaborating with TECO to develop a digital twin — a virtual copy of the utility's power system. Using real-time data from TECO facilities, the computer model continuously mirrors real-world grid conditions.
USF seafloor mapping initiative earns $8.5 million NOAA award
The Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies was first launched in 2020 by a $9-million award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
September 14, 2026Research
USF engineers develop technology to help nuclear power plants improve maintenance of a critical safety system
Four years of research delivers a real-world solution for the energy industry
August 19, 2026Featured, Mechanical, Research
USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions
Space isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.
Dr. Nancy Diaz-Elsayed Receives NSF CAREER Award to Build Smarter, Greener Manufacturing Systems
A $499,975 award will improve the environmental sustainability of manufacturing systems under real-world uncertainty while training the next generation of engineers.
July 9, 2026Faculty, Mechanical, Research
USF Engineering moves up in 2026 U.S. News rankings
The college is ranked No. 83 overall and No. 51 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News graduate engineering rankings.
2026 REU One Minute Research Video Challenge Winners
The 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.
USF Engineering awarded Meta research funding to advance motor learning through muscle-based human–computer interfaces
Researchers are advancing ethical, muscle-based interfaces for stroke recovery and next-generation human-computer interaction.
March 17, 2026Mechanical, Research
USF expands its footprint in space research
USF 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.
February 18, 2026Faculty, Featured, Mechanical, Research
USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technology
Daniel Yeh and the Honu Hub team are working on delivering a certified, industry-ready product with support from a $5 million NSF award.
December 2, 2025Civil Environmental, Featured, Research
USF partners with COAST to advance autonomous vehicle technology
The partnership is designed to address both technical and societal challenges surrounding the adoption of self-driving vehicles.
July 22, 2025Mechanical, Research