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Research

Research is a critical component of our mission as the flagship university in this state, and the College of Engineering often makes news through the research of our faculty and students.

Research Centers

The College of Engineering has several research centers and institutes that capitalize on interdisciplinary research initiatives and advance the University’s mission. Browse articles affiliated with our research centers.

In The News: Human Cost Rises as Old Bridges, Dams and Roads Go Unrepaired: Dr. Michael E. Kreger quoted

November 5, 2015 - The New York Times - Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

A routine trip to run errands almost cost Katherine Dean her life. In February, just as Ms. Dean, of suburban Maryland, drove underneath a bridge on the Capital Beltway, a large chunk of concrete fell from the structure, crushing the hood of her car and smashing the windshield. Read more

Sources: The New York Times

In The News: UA students cultivate LED-light technology for disinfecting drinking water and saving lives in developing countries.

October 24, 2015 - Service Learning - Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

The idea of using LED light to purify water might sound like something from a futuristic science-fiction movie, but thanks to a group of chemical engineering students at The University of Alabama, the future might be closer than you think. Read more

Sources: Service Learning

In The News: Alabama Football Benefits From Engineering

October 21, 2015 - Scout.com - Mechanical Engineering

Collaboration between The University of Alabama’s College of Engineering and the Crimson Tide Athletics Department resulted in a unique addition to the Bama sidelines during football games. Read more

Sources: Scout.com, The Tuscaloosa News, AL.com, The Decatur Daily, The Montgomery Advertiser, The Dothan Eagle, Bama OnLine, The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, The Anniston Star, The Florence Times Daily, ESPN Part 1, ESPN Part 2, WSFA NBC 12, WBRC Fox 6, WBRC Fox 6 (video), WVUA 23, WTVY CBS 4, The Crimson White, Athletic Training Today, The Daily Bama Blog, College AD, WBRC Fox 6 Tide & Tigers Tailgate Show, SEC Network, Alabama Public Radio

In The News: New Material That Slows Light Might Be in Your Next Optical Wire

October 9, 2015 - Softpedia - Electrical and Computer Engineering

It seems that scientists at the University of Alabama designed and made a material that changes the speed of light in a new, and more effective way than previous methods did. The research was done by two professors and three grad students in the UA College of Engineering who managed… Read more

Sources: Softpedia, Phys.org, Nanowerk, The News on Time, Lab Manager, Medical Design Briefs

In The News: Alabama Innovation Fund awards $4.5 million for promising research: UA researchers in mechanical, metallurgical engineering among receipients

October 1, 2015 - Made in Alabama - Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama Innovation Fund has awarded nearly $4.5 million to advance research being conducted at universities and other institutions, providing key support for programs that could generate new ventures and create jobs across the state. This year, the Alabama Innovation Fund is funding 14 projects at six… Read more

Sources: Made in Alabama