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For more than 185 years, The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering has served the state, nation and global community by advancing the boundaries of knowledge through innovative research and education of the next generation of leaders. As student enrollment, research activity and national recognition continue to rise, sustained investment in exceptional faculty remains a central College priority.
Author: Emily Fischer / Published: May 22, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, / Features: Dr. C. Taber Wanstall, Dr. Lin Gao, Dr. Lusha Wang, Dr. Matthew Blair, Dr. Noorbakhsh Amiri Golilarz, Dr. Sayanton Dibbo, Dr. Zhiheng Lyu
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Jason Bara, professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, as a Distinguished Research Professor. Bara was recognized for his international preeminence in his field.
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: May 19, 2026 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty and Staff / Features: Dr. Jason E. Bara
Sponsored by the President’s Office and the Office of the Provost, the newly established Capstone Catalyst Award celebrates The University of Alabama’s most distinguished faculty. This prestigious honor recognizes those…
Author: Emily Fischer / Published: May 6, 2026 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Engineering, Research
The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering inducted six alumni as Distinguished Engineering Fellows at a banquet at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 25.
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: April 30, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Awards and Honors, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Home Page Main Story, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Partners, UA News,
The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering hosted more than 1,000 prospective high school students and guests for its annual E-Day event on March 6.
Author: Natalie Crouse / Published: April 29, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Events, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Outreach, Students
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
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.
