VCU College of Engineering News

Jocelyn Alvarez will use the support to pursue a Master’s of Science in Engineering Management at the VCU College of Engineering.

VCU researchers have developed a reciprocating diaphragm pump that mimics realistic, pulsatile blood flow. This innovation enhances surgical simulations by reacting to trauma scenarios, ultimately improving training for surgeons and military medics.

Here is how researchers turn inventions into ventures — and why industry and government are taking notice.

In earning his Ph.D. from the College of Engineering, with research into biomedical applications, he builds on his mindset of serving others.

Three recent Virginia Commonwealth University alums have merged their own experience, as well as their College of Engineering skills, into Pickup: Connect & Play Sports, a year-old app that facilitates game time for the casual player.

Biomedical engineering students share how VCU’s High Performance Research Computing core facility aids their investigations.

From a Richmond lab bench to global impact, VCU’s Medicines for All Institute is reengineering lifesaving drugs to be more affordable and accessible, transforming the future for millions worldwide.

The collaborative work of Michael Hindle in the School of Pharmacy and P. Worth Longest in the College of Engineering has global implications.

The College of Engineering’s Security and Forensics Engineering (SAFE) Lab researchers showcased their excellence after championing the Hardware Hacking Competition at the 18th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Symposium on Hardware Oriented Security and Trust (HOST) and being selected as a finalist for the Best Paper Award. 

The rankings include 11 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering researchers who are among the most cited researchers of their respective fields.