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.
Nuclear Reactor Simulator Lab at VCU College of Engineering expands functionality with $160K grant from Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank
The upgrade expands the existing generic pressurized water reactor simulator and greatly increases VCU Engineering’s workforce development, public engagement, and research and development activities.
Advanced magnetic materials fusion research at VCU College of Engineering receives $500K grant from Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank
Funding will advance critical research in magnetic materials needed for compact fusion reactors.
Top Finish: U.S. News and World Report ranks online graduate program at the VCU College of Engineering among best in nation
The U.S. News and World Report has ranked Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) College of Engineering No. 18 for Best Online Master’s in Engineering and No. 10 for Best Online Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
VCU and Dominion Energy Forge Pathways in Engineering Education
In a landscape where innovation meets industry demand, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Dominion Energy have cultivated a partnership that not only enriches educational opportunities but also fuels the future of engineering talent in Virginia.
Department of Energy awards $928,000 to Lane Carasik, Ph.D., for fusion energy systems research
The project seeks to solve engineering challenges with plasma facing walls infusion energy systems.
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering professor John Speich, Ph.D., advances bladder biomechanics research through collaboration with VCU School of Medicine
25 years ago, Speich had never even heard of neurourology and urodynamics. Today, he has 19 articles published in the journal of the same name.
Mechanical & nuclear engineering student awarded Online Masters College Graduate Scholarship
Jocelyn Alvarez will use the support to pursue a Master’s of Science in Engineering Management at the VCU College of Engineering.
Class of 2025: Curiosity and a commitment to support propel Carlos Blank
In earning his Ph.D. from the College of Engineering, with research into biomedical applications, he builds on his mindset of serving others.
