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Dr. Rohan Sood, associate professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics and director of the Astrodynamics and Space Research Laboratory, recently received three grants…
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: November 6, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research
Ebenezer Acquah, a doctoral student in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, was selected to attend the second annual National Neutron Scattering School, held Aug. 29-Sept. 4 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The competitive program brings together graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from across North America to learn about neutron scattering techniques and their applications through lectures and hands-on experiments at Oak Ridge’s Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor.
Author: Emily Fischer / Published: November 5, 2026 / Posted in: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Research, Students,
Dr. Noorbakhsh Amiri Golilarz, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and director of the Bioinspired Robotics, AI, Imaging and Neurocognitive Systems Lab, has received a National Science…
Author: Emily Fischer / Published: November 4, 2026 / Posted in: Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, Research
The University of Alabama is a member of a new national consortium aimed at accelerating the transition of energy storage innovations from discovery to domestic manufacturing. Supported by DOE’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office, the initiative, known as the Battery Manufacturing (BattMan) Accelerator, brings together national laboratories, universities and industry leaders to tackle the critical barriers facing the manufacturing of battery technologies.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: October 28, 2026 / Posted in: Faculty and Staff, Home Page Main Story, Mechanical Engineering, Partners, Research,
As the United States advances its focus on space exploration, national security and emerging technologies, the need for cutting-edge research and industry talent continues to grow. The University of Alabama System universities – The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and The University of Alabama in Huntsville – are advancing scientific discovery, supporting NASA missions and preparing a highly skilled workforce through strong academic programs to support the nation’s important aerospace priorities.
Source: UA System News / Published: October 27, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Partners, Research / Features: Dr. Rohan Sood
Dr. Zhongyang Wang, Hewson Engineering Faculty Fellow and assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, received an Office of Naval Research grant for his research on fuel cell potential.
Author: Emily Fischer / Published: October 20, 2026 / Posted in: Chemical and Biological Engineering, Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research,
Fernando Salinas is no stranger to taking a chance on a new experience. As an international student from Honduras, he has been navigating a new environment since his first day at The University of Alabama. After two years, he had found his footing.
Author: Associated Engineering Press / Published: September 28, 2026 / Posted in: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, Research, Students, UA News
Leading researchers, policy leaders and industry experts gathered April 9-10 for the 2026 Alabama AI Innovation Summit, the state’s inaugural gathering focused on developing a framework for AI research.
Author: Grace Schwartz / Published: May 19, 2026 / Posted in: Computer Science, Outreach, Research / Features: Dr. Jiaqi (Jackey) Gong
Dr. Glenn Tootle, professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, was selected as a recipient of the 2026-2027 J. William Fulbright Research Scholar Award to collaborate with…
Author: Natalie Bonner / Published: May 12, 2026 / Posted in: Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Research / Features: Dr. Glenn Tootle
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
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.
