Smaller and Sharper: Nibir Dhar, Ph.D., works to miniaturize mid-wave infrared sensors and improve image quality with advances in materials science and semiconductor design
Nibir Dhar, Ph.D., professor of electrical and computer engineering, is developing a method for miniaturizing MWIR technology to make it more affordable and easily carried by soldiers, who most need the technology.
Electrical and computer engineering professor receives grant to improve radar technology using artificial intelligence
This year, the Department of Defense awarded 50 minority-serving institutions nationwide, including Virginia Commonwealth University, over $60 million in funds toward defense priority areas.
Paths to engineering: Students shape their future by expanding academic focus.
For Connor Richeson, Benita Amouzou and Mary Fahiem, exploring their academic journey led to a greater understanding of both career goals and ultimate passion for engineering.
Electrical and computer engineering professor receives National Science Foundation grant for his work on rapid assembly and enhancement of single photon sources.
Nathaniel Kinsey, Ph.D., has been awarded a grant for his research into nanophotonics, the study of light with materials at the nanoscale.
Department of Defense awards $9M to create research institute at the VCU College of Engineering
The Convergence Lab Initiative, a cross-disciplinary institute, will bring together scientists, engineers and technicians to solve pressing defense challenges for the U.S.
VCU Engineering professor is shaping electronics design in inventive ways
From AI to implantable devices, Supriyo Bandyopadhyay pushes the limits at a small but powerful scale.
Students gain valuable experience working with faculty and researchers with the College of Engineering’s summer REU program.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program gives students the opportunity to do industry standard research in their field of interest.
Optical research illuminates a possible future for computing technology
Nathaniel Kinsey, Ph.D., seeks to understand the viability of building computer components using light instead of electrical signals.
More than ever, startups at VCU are turning ideas into businesses
Where science meets commerce, TechTransfer and Ventures is helping inventors find an audience beyond campus.
Engineering students from VCU’s Ram Rocketry student organization competed at Battle of the Rockets
Students participated in the deployable payload sensor event, working together to design, engineer, code and launch a rocket.
