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TUSCALOOSA — Fifteen first-year students at The University of Alabama are the first cohort of the Alabama-Esslingen-Mercedes Exchange, a continuation of a long-running exchange program in automotive engineering.
Author: Jessica Nelson / Published: March 10, 2026 / Posted in: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Partners / Features: Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian
Garrett Busch, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, was selected as the fall 2025 Outstanding Co-op Student by the Engineering Career Development Center. Busch recently completed his third term with Hunt Refining Company in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where he worked in plant engineering, developing work packages for piping modifications, preparing cost estimates, and collaborating with vendors and contractors to support mechanical and electrical projects.
Author: Natalie Crouse / Published: March 2, 2026 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Mechanical Engineering, Students
Dr. Alice Smith believes solving complex computational problems takes creativity. “What we do is really artful,” she said. “I tell my students there’s no right or wrong answer. If it works, great. If not, try something else.”
Author: Jessica Nelson / Published: February 23, 2026 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, UA News
The U.S. National Science Foundation has presented a Convergence Accelerator Bio-Inspired Design Innovations to Dr. Vishesh Vikas, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Sriram Aaleti, associate professor…
Author: Tanner Coffman / Published: February 10, 2026 / Posted in: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Research / Features: Dr. Sriram Aaleti, Dr. Vishesh Vikas
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
Emma Godwin, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, has been named the winner of the 2025 ORED Rising Star competition. The competition, hosted by the Office for Research and Economic Development…
Source: UA Research News / Published: October 21, 2025 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Mechanical Engineering, Research, Students
When Lee Styslinger Jr. withdrew from his mechanical engineering studies at The University of Alabama, he had a monumental opportunity ahead of him.
Author: David Miller / Published: October 17, 2025 / Posted in: Alumni, Awards and Honors, Home Page Main Story, Mechanical Engineering,
Graduate students from The University of Alabama are making waves in the world of aviation. Vamsi Krishna Undavalli, Jerry Hamilton and Chuming Wei from the Engines and Combustion Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering have received the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award. Under the mentorship of Dr. Bhupendra Khandelwal, the team secured second prize in the 2025 cycle, receiving a $150,000 cash award.
Author: Natalie Crouse / Published: October 14, 2025 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Faculty and Staff, Mechanical Engineering, Partners, Research / Features: Dr. Bhupendra Khandelwal
Henry Finch, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, was selected as the spring 2025 Outstanding Co-op Student by the Engineering Career Development Center. Finch is currently completing his third and final term with Lavender, Inc. in Aliceville, Alabama, where he has served as a project manager co-op within the engineering and project management teams.
Author: Natalie Crouse / Published: August 28, 2025 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Mechanical Engineering, Students
UA diners who never run out of their favorite beverage have John Podsednik to thank for that. The 2023 engineering alumnus is using Bama Dining locations to perfect his low soda monitoring system and is close to that goal.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: August 25, 2025 / Posted in: Alumni, Mechanical Engineering, UA News
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.
