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The University will recognize excellence in faculty research, creativity and scholarship at the annual Faculty Research Day on March 31.
Author: Jessica Nelson / Published: April 1, 2026 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, UA News / Features: Dr. Dawen Li, Dr. Gregory B. Thompson, Dr. Ryan Summers, Dr. Shreyas S. Rao, Dr. Vishesh Vikas
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association recently honored its 2026 class of 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Award recipients. Of the 18 recipients, five are alumni of the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering. Learn more about these outstanding young alumni and the impact they have already made on their industries and communities.
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: March 25, 2026 / Posted in: Alumni, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Dr. Tibor Szilvási, assistant professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, is the 2026 recipient of the American Chemical Society’s Catalysis Science and Technology…
Author: Emily Fischer / Published: March 5, 2026 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty and Staff
Five faculty members have been named distinguished professors by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. Distinguished professorships are among the highest honors in The University of Alabama System. They recognize extraordinary scholarly, creative and teaching achievements that bring significant prestige to the University.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: March 5, 2026 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty and Staff, UA News / Features: Dr. Jason E. Bara
From bioethics to drone racing, five new student organizations have joined the Styslinger College of Engineering this academic year, giving students new ways to explore emerging fields, gain hands-on experience and develop leadership skills. These clubs reflect a growing interest among students in interdisciplinary learning and community engagement.
Author: Natalie Crouse / Published: February 3, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Students
Hailey Peitersen, a junior majoring in chemical engineering, was selected as the summer 2025 Outstanding Co-op Student by the Engineering Career Development Center. Peitersen recently completed her third term with…
Author: Natalie Crouse / Published: November 12, 2025 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Students
Oct. 4 wasn’t a typical Saturday for University of Alabama student Gabby Mathis. The chemical engineering major was picked to kick a field goal during ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast when UA hosted Vanderbilt. Mathis’s attempt was like many — the kick didn’t quite make it. But hosts Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit did their part to make it memorable. And while she’ll never forget that day, it’s just one of many things about UA that are special to Mathis.
Author: Jennifer Brady / Published: October 9, 2025 / Posted in: Chemical and Biological Engineering, Events, Students, UA News
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has presented the Microsystems Technology Office Award to three faculty members from the College of Engineering. Drs. A.B.M. Tahidul Haque and Sree Kalyan Patiballa, assistant professors in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Shreyas Rao, associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, were recognized at the agency’s Spark Tank event, held July 24-25 in Aurora, Colorado.
Author: Tanner Coffman / Published: August 19, 2025 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering / Features: Dr. A B M Tahidul Haque, Dr. Shreyas Rao, Dr. Sree Kalyan Patiballa
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The AFRL-developed Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant, formerly known as AF-M315E, is less toxic and burns hotter than current satellite-based propellants, resulting in greater efficiency.
Author: Jessica Nelson / Published: June 26, 2025 / Posted in: Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Partners, UA News / Features: Dr. Gregory B. Thompson, Dr. James W. Harris, Dr. Joshua A. Bittle, Dr. Tibor Szilvási
University of Alabama students Zachary Griffith, of Pittsburgh, and Jesse Park, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, were selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.
Author: Bryant Welbourne / Published: June 24, 2025 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Students, UA News / Features: Dr. Keivan Davami, Dr. Zhongyang Wang
In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,800 students and more than 150 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.
