U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supports biomedical engineering research at VCU through technology grant
Funding supports upgrades to computing facility critical to high-level research projects
Reimagining Software Education: Computer science professor receives $750K NSF award to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges
Rodrigo Spínola, Ph.D., associate professor from the Department of Computer Science, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve how future software engineers learn to design systems that last.
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.
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.
National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security honor VCU computer science professor for contributions to cybersecurity
Irfan Ahmed, Ph.D., associate professor and a leading researcher in digital forensics within the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering Department of Computer Science, has been honored with the Community Service Award by the NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE) community.
VCU High Performance Research Computing Core Facility
The HPRC is excited to announce Dr. Preetam Ghosh’s appointment as the interim director of VCU’s High Performance Research Computing Core. A distinguished researcher and educator, Dr. Ghosh brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the HPRC, where he will guide the core's efforts to support advanced research across the university.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers honors mechanical engineering professors for Career Research Awards
Assistant Professor Lane B. Carasik, and Associate Professor Carlos E. Castano, Ph.D., from the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, were recently honored as Rising Stars in mechanical engineering by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition meeting in Portland, Oregon in November.
Printing a sustainable future: Additive manufacturing reduces waste and improves supply chain resilience for magnet production
Radhika Barua, Ph.D., mechanical and nuclear engineering assistant professor, is paving the way to a sustainable future. Her research will transform magnet manufacturing, replacing the costly, energy-intensive processes for producing traditional rare-earth magnets.
Equipment donation from Keysight Technologies brings new, advanced technology to ECE Garage
This September, Keysight Technologies generously donated over $80,000 worth of equipment to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). Leading the field in electronics testing and measurement solutions, Keysight Technologies’ donation helps students have access to the most up-to-date technology actively being used in the industry.
