Father-son engineering duo invents electricity-generating shoe
Middle schooler Advaith Atulasimha and his father, a VCU engineering professor, have developed a prototype shoe that generates electricity through walking to power GPS trackers for hikers and children.
American Nuclear Society presents Zeyun Wu, Ph.D. with the Untermyer & Cisler Reactor Technology Medal
The American Nuclear Society awarded Zeyun Wu, Ph.D., the Untermyer & Cisler Medal for his work on advanced reactor computational models. His research enhances the reliability and safety of modern nuclear energy technologies.
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering inducts two VCU engineers to its College of Fellows
VCU engineers Arvind Agarwal, Ph.D. and John Speich, Ph.D. have been inducted into the AIMBE College of Fellows for their groundbreaking research in biomaterials and bladder biomechanics, honoring their contributions to medical innovation.
Class of 2026: Kel Raphael finds harmony at both piano and computer keyboards
The senior has excelled in pursuit of degrees in the School of the Arts and the College of Engineering.
Class of 2026: Joseph Lin brings computing power to cancer research
The College of Engineering student joined a School of Pharmacy faculty expert in taking AI from ‘Bench to Bedside.’
Software Engineering Center at VCU aims to train engineers that build robust, long-lived applications
VCU’s new Software Engineering Center, backed by $3.5 million from the NSF, focuses on building robust, long-lived AI and software solutions for critical industries like healthcare through global research collaborations.
FIRST Robotics Day at the VCU College of Engineering champions STEM education
The VCU College of Engineering celebrated FIRST Robotics Day on March 31, 2026, highlighting a 26-year commitment to STEM education through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and new academic initiatives like the robotics minor.
Building a Biotech Hub, Part II: How Machine Learning is Redefining Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Charles McGill, Ph.D., is amongst the faculty leading innovation at VCU Engineering, using machine learning to explore a vast universe of chemical possibilities.
Building a Biotech Hub, Part I: How VCU’s Industry Veterans are Working to Reshape Virginia’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Landscape
Thomas D. Roper, Ph.D. is utilizing his years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to help rewrite the narrative surrounding pharmaceutical manufacturing in the U.S.
Koerner Family Foundation presents fellowships to three VCU College of Engineering doctoral researchers
Three VCU College of Engineering doctoral researchers—David Bordenkircher, Logan Schorr, and Leia Troop—have been awarded Koerner Family Foundation fellowships for their innovative work in sensor management, collaborative robotics, and musculoskeletal tissue engineering.
