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.
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.
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.
Virtual-reality surgical trainer earns top spot in first Pitch Day event for VCU faculty entrepreneurs
Urogynecology team led by Lauren Siff is among the inaugural cohort of the Startup Accelerator, which propels campus innovation toward commercial markets.
VCU College of Engineering presents Dean’s Excellence Awards to faculty and staff who made significant contributions throughout the year
The Dean’s Excellence Awards Program recognizes faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves in areas critical to advancing the mission and values of the VCU College of Engineering.
From nasal casts to emergency intubation, newly honored VCU innovators explore fresh frontiers
Five projects get Commercialization Fund awards from TechTransfer and Ventures, which helps campus inventions reach the marketplace.
Researchers seek to find new ways of building permanent magnets, reducing dependency on rare-earth elements
Radhika Barua, Ph.D. and fellow VCU professors Afroditi Filippas, Ph.D., and Everett Carpenter, Ph.D., are part of a team of VCU researchers working to create new types of magnets.
VCU Engineering’s Jayasimha Atulasimha, Ph.D., honored with two engineering distinctions
Atulasimha recently received two notable distinctions: the Richmond Joint Engineering Council (RJEC) Engineer of the Year for 2021 and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2021 Adaptive Structures and Material Systems (ASMS) Active and Multifunctional Materials Outstanding Contribution Award.
Chemical engineering students compete to brew the best coffee
After being introduced to fundamental chemical engineering concepts this semester, first-year students recently showed off what they learned in front of a panel of judges including the dean of VCU College of Engineering.
What’s the science behind the best cup of joe? Ask a chemical engineer
Chemical engineering is actually part of your daily life — starting with that first cup of coffee.
