Secure communication technology research at VCU College of Engineering receives Commonwealth Cyber Initiative support
The grant supports Supriyo Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D.'s investigation of hardware-based secure communication methods.
VCU Engineering launches power systems engineering track with Dominion Energy
The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering and Dominion Energy have partnered to create a new power systems engineering track that addresses the rapidly growing demand for skilled engineers in the field.
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.
Neutrons by the trillions: Using computational physics to understand nuclear reactors
Zeyun Wu, Ph.D., associate professor in the mechanical and nuclear engineering department at VCU Engineering, is reshaping the future of nuclear power.
Dining Services has a full menu of projects focused on sustainability
From simple composting to high-tech tracking of food waste and reusable containers, VCU’s meal team is refining its operational recipe.
At the huge Consumer Electronics Show, a tiny innovation from VCU gets a spotlight
A Canadian startup is promoting the work of engineering professor Supriyo Bandyopadhyay: nano-antennas that could power new generations of medical and communications devices.
With the Richmond area eyed for a world-first nuclear plant, VCU expert outlines the remarkable potential for clean energy – and the uncertainty
Nuclear engineering leader Supathorn Phongikaroon distills the opportunity and challenge of fusion.
DARPA funds College of Engineering professor’s research on eco-friendly approach to purify rare earth elements for use in electronics
Leah Spangler, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemical and life science engineering at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering, recently received funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to test an eco-friendly approach for separating rare earth elements into a refined final product using proteins.
College of Engineering professor receives prestigious early career award from United States government
Nathaniel Kinsey, Ph.D., Engineering Foundation Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), has been selected for the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their independent research careers.
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.
