Strengthening security of drinking water infrastructure, VCU researchers receive support from Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
VCU researchers received a $100,000 grant to develop quantum-AI monitoring for smart water networks, aiming to detect cyber-attacks and infrastructure failures faster and more accurately than traditional systems.
Turning frontline frustration into functional devices
Postdoctoral researcher Casey Grey, Ph.D. bridges engineering and medicine at VCU, developing innovative solutions like a modified bubble CPAP to enhance neonatal brain development and devices to improve patient care in the ICU.
Probing for success: How College of Engineering students collaborate with industry to build a Capstone Design Expo project with real-world impact
VCU College of Engineering students are collaborating with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division to develop a translation gimbal system, automating data collection to improve high-powered microwave weapon testing.
Rare earth elements, joint pain and addiction treatment are highlighted in VCU faculty research receiving new awards
VCU researchers recently received Commercialization Fund awards to advance five innovative projects, including a synthetic protein for cleaner rare earth element extraction and new treatments for joint pain and addiction.
VCU College of Engineering Dean Azim Eskandarian, D.Sc., named Fellow of The Society of Automotive Engineers International
Azim Eskandarian, Dean of the VCU College of Engineering, has been named an SAE International Fellow, recognizing his 40-year career in autonomous vehicle safety, crashworthiness, and leadership in mobility engineering.
To measure the force of TBIs, this VCU lab builds a better brain
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University are 3D-printing lifelike hydrogel rat brains. These "phantoms" mimic brain viscosity to accurately measure the physical impact of forces like concussions, aiming to improve TBI research.
VCU College of Engineering receives $600,000 for AI-driven cybersecurity research
VCU Professor Kemal Akkaya, Ph.D. received a $600,000 NSF grant to research using large language models to automate packet labeling, enhancing the accuracy and speed of AI-driven cybersecurity defenses.
Director Gennady Miloshevsky, Ph.D., shares his vision for the nuclear program at the VCU College of Engineering
Newly appointed director Gennady Miloshevsky, Ph.D., shares his vision for the VCU College of Engineering nuclear program, focusing on interdisciplinary research, industry partnerships, and preparing students to lead in the evolving energy sector.
National Academy of Inventors welcomes five VCU College of Engineering researchers
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recently inducted five Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering researchers as senior members. Chosen for their innovative engineering contributions, the honorees are recognized as visionary inventors whose groundbreaking research and patented technologies are driving meaningful societal and economic advancements across the national innovation landscape.
From science fair to science frontier: Freshman Sriman Achanta applies AI expertise to real-world research
VCU freshman Sriman Achanta is leveraging his award-winning background in AI and robotics to conduct advanced research on the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation for autistic patients. By collaborating with expert faculty and utilizing high-performance computing, Achanta is bridging the gap between high school science competitions and real-world medical innovation.
