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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
Engineering faculty honored by ASEMFL for outstanding professional contributions
Professors Robert Frisina, Richard Heller, and Ashok Kumar were selected for induction to the ASEMFL.
July 17, 2025Mechanical, Medical, Research
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.
June 11, 2025Civil Environmental, Faculty, Featured, Research
IEEE PES Honors Professor Lingling Fan for Power Engineering Achievements
Professor 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 resources
June 9, 2025Electrical, Faculty, Featured, Research