VCU College of Engineering’s Michael McClure, Ph.D., named chair of Orthopaedic Research Society’s Skeletal Muscle Section
Michael McClure, Ph.D., associate professor from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and affiliate faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and in the Institute for Engineering and Medicine, has been named chair of the Orthopaedic Research Society’s (ORS) newly launched Skeletal Muscle Section.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering professor Nibir Dhar, Ph.D., elevated to Virginia Microelectronics Center endowed chair
This position gives Dhar the opportunity to shape future scientists and engineers, as well as pursue breakthrough research at the College of Engineering.
DARPA awards VCU $4.875 million for development of modular drug manufacturing platform
College of Engineering professor James Ferri, Ph.D. applies continuous manufacturing technology to address critical drug shortages
Members of College of Engineering faculty receive promotions
Congratulations to all of our promoted faculty! Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments.
Bubbling with brainpower, VCU researcher’s device may transform infant respiratory care
The College of Engineering’s Casey Grey is among six new recipients of Commercialization Fund awards for campus innovations.
VCU Engineering professor awarded $100,000 grant to advance nasal drug delivery technology
Laleh Golshahi, Ph.D., associate and Engineering Foundation professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, has received a $100,000 grant from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) to advance her team’s development of anatomically realistic nasal casts for pharmaceutical testing.
The VCU College of Engineering recognizes faculty and staff with 2025 Dean’s Excellence Awards
The Dean’s Excellence Awards Program recognizes faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves in areas crucial to upholding the mission and values of Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) College of Engineering.
Department of Defense awards $749,220 for research into improved muscle regeneration
Michael McClure, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, received a $749,220 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study muscle regeneration treatments for volumetric muscle loss injuries.
Department of Defense completes $17.8 million award to Convergence Lab Initiative for collaborative research and Specialized STEM development
A final disbursement of $8.8 million completes the $17.8 million grant awarded by the Department of Defense (DoD) to Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Convergence Lab Initiative (CLI). The funding allows CLI to continue advancing research in the areas of quantum and photonic devices, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, neuromorphic computing, arts and biomedical science.
National Science Foundation award funds development of experiential learning program to address shortage of AI professionals in healthcare
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a $750,000 grant to Rodrigo Spínola, Ph.D., computer science associate professor, to support the development of “living labs” for undergraduates at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering.
