VCU Engineering Professor Ravi Hadimani receives Young Investigator Award for biomagnetics research
Ravi Hadimani, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University and director of the Biomagnetics Laboratory, recently received the Young Investigator Award at the 2026 International Symposium on Integrated Magnetics.
Azim Eskandarian, D.Sc., joins the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The nomination acknowledges Eskandarian’s impact on engineering education and the intelligent and autonomous vehicle industry.
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering debuts at the VCU College of Engineering
The Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering is now the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering. Continuing its existing educational and research focus, the name change does not impact coursework or degree programs. Instead, it better aligns the college with peer institutions that have similar areas of biomolecular expertise.
Boron nitride coating developed by VCU engineer seeks to protect Artemis missions from radiation in space
Arvind Agarwal, Ph.D., works with NASA to create flexible spacesuit material that is radiation and abrasion resistant.
Biomedical engineers from VCU receive NSF graduate research fellowships to continue academic careers
Two VCU biomedical engineering alumnae, Jessica Nguyen and Ellie Sabalewski, received prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships to fund their respective Ph.D. research in women's health at Texas A&M and Rice University.
New Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering launches at VCU College of Engineering in fall of 2026
The degree path addresses the growing demand for interdisciplinary experience needed in advanced AI and automation industries.
Biomedical engineering alumni Woon Chow, M.D., Ph.D. to deliver 2026 commencement address at the VCU College of Engineering
VCU College of Engineering alumnus Woon Chow, M.D., Ph.D., will deliver the 2026 commencement keynote, celebrating the school's 30th anniversary and its largest graduating class of over 500 students.
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.
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.
