/engineering/news/Recent posts from �������Թϱ���College of Engineering Newsen-usWed, 05 Feb 2025 06:55:54 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/engineering/news/2025/donor-spotlight-jan-25-gary-rosenberg-story.aspxThe �������Թϱ���College of Engineering is excited to announce a generous donation of electronic components, including processors, capacitors, resistors, antennas, etc., that will enable �������Թϱ���engineering students to put a system together. The donation was received from Gary Rosenberg, a distinguished engineer with over four decades of experience in the field. His contribution to our engineering students’ education will create opportunities for �������Թϱ���students to gain hands-on experience that complements their theoretical studies at the �������Թϱ���College of Engineering.Arielle GiordanoFri, 31 Jan 2025 08:06:15 Former Military Engineer’s Generosity Enhances Hands-On Learning for �������Թϱ���Engineering StudentsThe �������Թϱ���College of Engineering is excited to announce a generous donation of electronic components, including processors, capacitors, resistors, antennas, etc., that will enable �������Թϱ���engineering students to put a system together. The donation was received from Gary Rosenberg, a distinguished engineer with over four decades of experience in the field. His contribution to our engineering students’ education will create opportunities for �������Թϱ���students to gain hands-on experience that complements their theoretical studies at the �������Թϱ���College of Engineering.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2025/donor-spotlight-jan-25-gary-rosenberg-story.aspxAlumni & Friends,Featured,Students/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Her research spans aviation, urban mobility, and congestion reduction, earning accolades like the TRB Best Paper Award!Arielle GiordanoWed, 29 Jan 2025 08:16:05 Yu Zhang, �������Թϱ���Engineering Professor, Earns TRB Best Paper Award, Pioneering Sustainable Transportation InnovationsYu Zhang, Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, is elevating the university’s reputation in transportation innovation. Her research spans aviation, urban mobility, and congestion reduction, earning accolades like the TRB Best Paper Award!TRB best paper award group photo/engineering/news/2025/yu-zhang-trb-best-paper-award-ieee-pub-25-story.aspxFaculty,Featured,Research/engineering/news/2025/zekri-bme-23-24-outstanding-ug-teaching-award-story.aspxSouheil Zekri, Ph.D., was recently honored with the 2023-2024 �������Թϱ���Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. Dr. Zekri serves as an associate professor and director of the Senior Capstone courses in the �������Թϱ���Medical Engineering Department. His teaching philosophy is grounded in an ethical framework of care, empathy, and inclusivity.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:23:53 Souheil Zekri, �������Թϱ���Engineering Professor, Receives 2023-24 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching AwardSouheil Zekri, Ph.D., was recently honored with the 2023-2024 �������Թϱ���Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. Dr. Zekri serves as an associate professor and director of the Senior Capstone courses in the �������Թϱ���Medical Engineering Department. His teaching philosophy is grounded in an ethical framework of care, empathy, and inclusivity.Medical Engineering Students and Staff Celebrating Professor Zekri's Award/engineering/news/2025/zekri-bme-23-24-outstanding-ug-teaching-award-story.aspx/engineering/news/2025/joe-register-donor-spotlight-jan-25-story.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:11:30 �������Թϱ���Engineering Donor Spotlight: Joe Register, �������Թϱ���AlumnusLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2025/joe-register-donor-spotlight-jan-25-story.aspx/engineering/news/2025/hao-zheng-nsf-grant-599-soc-story.aspxHao Zheng, an associate professor in USF's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has been awarded a $599,493 NSF grant for his innovative research on improving System-on-Chip (SoC) design validation. His work focuses on creating a communication-centric validation framework, leveraging advanced deep sequence modeling to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of these critical systems.Arielle GiordanoWed, 22 Jan 2025 23:23:53 �������Թϱ���Engineering Professor Hao Zheng Awarded $599,493 NSF GrantHao Zheng, an associate professor in USF's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has been awarded a $599,493 NSF grant for his innovative research on improving System-on-Chip (SoC) design validation. His work focuses on creating a communication-centric validation framework, leveraging advanced deep sequence modeling to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of these critical systems.Log entry describing "first computer bug" System-on-Chip Hao Zheng, �������Թϱ���COE/engineering/news/2025/hao-zheng-nsf-grant-599-soc-story.aspxComputer,Faculty,Featured,Research/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspx?utm_source=homepage%26amp;utm_medium=web%26amp;utm_campaign=newsAccording to U.S. News & World report, USF’s online graduate engineering program is ranked No. 53. according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.External ArticleTue, 21 Jan 2025 17:55:17 �������Թϱ���online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s bestAccording to U.S. News & World report, USF’s online graduate engineering program is ranked No. 53. according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50./news/images/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best/grad-listing.jpg/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspx?utm_source=homepage%26amp;utm_medium=web%26amp;utm_campaign=newsFeatured,Research/news/2025/usf-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-with-week-of-events-and-student-service-projects.aspx?utm_source=homepage%26amp;amp;utm_medium=web%26amp;amp;utm_campaign=newsThe �������Թϱ���’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service events, a brunch and other activities.External ArticleMon, 20 Jan 2025 07:47:50 �������Թϱ���Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All this week!The �������Թϱ���’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service events, a brunch and other activities.St. Petersburg's 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade [Photo by Cliff McBride, University Communications and Marketing]/news/2025/usf-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-with-week-of-events-and-student-service-projects.aspx?utm_source=homepage%26amp;amp;utm_medium=web%26amp;amp;utm_campaign=newsFeatured,Students/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspx?The milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.External ArticleTue, 14 Jan 2025 07:45:44 �������Թϱ���sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Use college of engineering lab photo of faculty and research /news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspx?Featured,Research/engineering/news/2025/larry-dunleavy-ieee-fellow-2024-story.aspxProfessor Larry Dunleavy (EE) has been honored by the IEEE Board of Directors with elevation to IEEE Fellow, effective January 1, 2025, in recognition of his significant contributions to the commercial development of microwave device models and his leadership in microwave education. This prestigious distinction is awarded to fewer than 0.1% of voting members each year, making it a truly remarkable achievement.Arielle GiordanoFri, 10 Jan 2025 20:09:31 �������Թϱ���Engineering Professor Elevated to IEEE Fellow: Lawrence DunleavyProfessor Larry Dunleavy (EE) has been honored by the IEEE Board of Directors with elevation to IEEE Fellow, effective January 1, 2025, in recognition of his significant contributions to the commercial development of microwave device models and his leadership in microwave education. This prestigious distinction is awarded to fewer than 0.1% of voting members each year, making it a truly remarkable achievement.Image of Larry Dunleavy, �������Թϱ���Professor in Engineering, IEEE Fellow Award/engineering/news/2025/larry-dunleavy-ieee-fellow-2024-story.aspxFaculty,Featured,ResearchElectrical Engineering/engineering/news/2025/usf-cyberherd-wrapped-2024-competitions-story.aspxThe �������Թϱ���CyberHerd Team made waves in 2024! The team entered and won first place, or placed within the top three places, in over ten prestigious national competitions during 2024. In this "�������Թϱ���CyberHerd WRAPPED Edition" learn about all their competitions!Arielle GiordanoWed, 08 Jan 2025 15:55:23 �������Թϱ���CyberHerd Team Dominates National Cybersecurity Competitions in 2024The �������Թϱ���CyberHerd Team made waves in 2024! The team entered and won first place, or placed within the top three places, in over ten prestigious national competitions during 2024. In this "�������Թϱ���CyberHerd WRAPPED Edition" learn about all their competitions!2024 cyberherd wrapped hero image/engineering/news/2025/usf-cyberherd-wrapped-2024-competitions-story.aspxComputer,Featured,Students/engineering/news/2025/jan-6-national-tech-day.aspxNational Technology Day, celebrated annually on January 6, honors the remarkable technological advancements that have transformed.the world. As we celebrate National Technology Day, the �������Թϱ���College of Engineering exemplifies how technology can be a catalyst for change.Arielle GiordanoMon, 06 Jan 2025 06:58:30 National Technology Day January 6th: Celebrating Innovation and Engineering Excellence at USFNational Technology Day, celebrated annually on January 6, honors the remarkable technological advancements that have transformed.the world. As we celebrate National Technology Day, the �������Թϱ���College of Engineering exemplifies how technology can be a catalyst for change.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2025/jan-6-national-tech-day.aspxFeatured/engineering/news/2024/cse/hanieh.aspx�������Թϱ���CSE PhD student Hanieh Toutouni was received an NSDF FellowshipSun, 29 Dec 2024 15:21:43 CSE PhD Student awarded an NSDF Fellowship�������Թϱ���CSE PhD student Hanieh Toutouni was received an NSDF Fellowship�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/hanieh.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/holidays-2024-snowman.aspxHappy Holidays from the �������Թϱ���College of Engineering! We hope you enjoy your winter break and stay tuned for exciting updates in the new year!Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:49:22 Happy Holidays from the �������Թϱ���College of EngineeringHappy Holidays from the �������Թϱ���College of Engineering! We hope you enjoy your winter break and stay tuned for exciting updates in the new year!happy holidays 2024/engineering/news/2024/holidays-2024-snowman.aspxFeatured,Students/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-emeritus-richard-gitlin-awarded-ieee-alexander-graham-bell-medal.aspxThe 2025 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal for exceptional contributions to communications and networking sciences, often considered the “Nobel Prize” for communications technology, has been awarded to Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin, a professor in USF’s Institute for Advanced Discovery & Innovation.External ArticleMon, 23 Dec 2024 15:34:04 Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlin awarded IEEE Alexander Graham Bell MedalThe 2025 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal for exceptional contributions to communications and networking sciences, often considered the “Nobel Prize” for communications technology, has been awarded to Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard D. Gitlin, a professor in USF’s Institute for Advanced Discovery & Innovation.Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Richard Gitlin/research-innovation/news/2024/professor-emeritus-richard-gitlin-awarded-ieee-alexander-graham-bell-medal.aspxAlumni & Friends,Faculty,Featured,Research/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxTwo �������Թϱ��� faculty members, recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications, are among the 2024 Fellows selected to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Election to NAI Fellows is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.External ArticleThu, 19 Dec 2024 15:29:30 Two �������Թϱ��� faculty members named NAI fellowsTwo �������Թϱ��� faculty members, recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications, are among the 2024 Fellows selected to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Election to NAI Fellows is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.graphic of NAI fellows - usf faculty/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxFaculty,Featured,Research/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� announced the appointment of Levi Thompson as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan.External ArticleThu, 19 Dec 2024 11:17:27 Levi Thompson Named College of Engineering DeanThe �������Թϱ��� announced the appointment of Levi Thompson as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan.Levi Thompson Named �������Թϱ���College of Engineering Dean/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxFaculty/engineering/news/2024/nsf-kaw-guldiken-2024-388k-story.aspxAutar Kaw and Rasim Guldiken, �������Թϱ���College of Engineering Faculty, is revolutionizing education through adaptive learning technology. Supported by a $383,172 NSF grant, this project integrates tailored pre-class lessons into key engineering courses, aiming to improve student engagement, motivation, and success. The initiative also generates data-driven insights to refine learning strategies and promote best practices in STEM education.Arielle GiordanoTue, 17 Dec 2024 10:46:29 Adaptive Lessons Funded by $383k NSF Grant: Principal Investigators, Autar Kaw and Rasim GuldikenAutar Kaw and Rasim Guldiken, �������Թϱ���College of Engineering Faculty, is revolutionizing education through adaptive learning technology. Supported by a $383,172 NSF grant, this project integrates tailored pre-class lessons into key engineering courses, aiming to improve student engagement, motivation, and success. The initiative also generates data-driven insights to refine learning strategies and promote best practices in STEM education.listing image of graphic announcing nsf award to kaw and guldiken, usf engineering/engineering/news/2024/nsf-kaw-guldiken-2024-388k-story.aspxFaculty,Featured,Research/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.External ArticleThu, 12 Dec 2024 15:34:40 �������Թϱ���sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi, assistant professor of medical engineering, works with undergraduate student /news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxFeatured,Research/engineering/news/2024/microbiome-24-25-research-awards-yeh-harwood.aspx�������Թϱ���faculty Daniel Yeh and Jody Harwood have been awarded the 2024-2025 �������Թϱ���Microbiome Research Award for developing sustainable wastewater systems for lunar habitats. Their innovative project combines environmental engineering and microbiology to tackle waste treatment in space, with potential applications for Earth.Arielle GiordanoTue, 10 Dec 2024 19:59:52 �������Թϱ���Microbiome Research Awards Granted to �������Թϱ���Faculty: Daniel Yeh & Jody Harwood�������Թϱ���faculty Daniel Yeh and Jody Harwood have been awarded the 2024-2025 �������Թϱ���Microbiome Research Award for developing sustainable wastewater systems for lunar habitats. Their innovative project combines environmental engineering and microbiology to tackle waste treatment in space, with potential applications for Earth.image of Daniel Yeh and Jody Harwood regarding their 2024-2025 �������Թϱ���Microbiome Research Award/engineering/news/2024/microbiome-24-25-research-awards-yeh-harwood.aspxCivil Environmental,Faculty,Research/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-xmas.aspxAn unexpected usage of the LLM is finding Christmas Gifts for those notoriously hard to shop for friends. This past week, John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at �������Թϱ���had two interviews on the subject.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:36:02 Professor John Licato on Using AI to Find Christmas GiftsAn unexpected usage of the LLM is finding Christmas Gifts for those notoriously hard to shop for friends. This past week, John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at �������Թϱ���had two interviews on the subject.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-xmas.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/cse/vivid.aspx“Winning first place at the national level, during an enduring two-day competition reflects the vision of our leadership, the quality of our cybersecurity program, and our students,” said Assistant Professor of Instruction Marbin Pazos Revilla, �������Թϱ���CyberHerd coach.Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:41:59 CyberHerd wins 1st place at VIVID 2024“Winning first place at the national level, during an enduring two-day competition reflects the vision of our leadership, the quality of our cybersecurity program, and our students,” said Assistant Professor of Instruction Marbin Pazos Revilla, �������Թϱ���CyberHerd coach.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/vivid.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/cse/ec-council-ctf.aspxThe CyberHerd 2 team won first place at the EC-Council CTF, with the team made up of three Cyberherd members: Yeran Garnage (Cybersecurity major, Junior), Alex Sanders (Cybersecurity, Senior), and Samir Jihadi (Computer Science, Sophomore).Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:42:44 Cyberherd Wins First Place at EC-Council CTFThe CyberHerd 2 team won first place at the EC-Council CTF, with the team made up of three Cyberherd members: Yeran Garnage (Cybersecurity major, Junior), Alex Sanders (Cybersecurity, Senior), and Samir Jihadi (Computer Science, Sophomore).�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/ec-council-ctf.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/cse/secptc.aspx�������Թϱ���CyberHerd competed in the Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) and came in second, scoring a mere 0.009 points behind the first-place winners. “SECPTC is a very intense and fast paced penetration testing competition.” Said Waseem.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:39:23 CyberHerd wins 2nd place at Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition�������Թϱ���CyberHerd competed in the Southeast Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) and came in second, scoring a mere 0.009 points behind the first-place winners. “SECPTC is a very intense and fast paced penetration testing competition.” Said Waseem.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/secptc.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/coe-olukemi-aimbe-emerging-leader-2025-story.aspxOlukemi Akintewe, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Medical Engineering at USF, has been named an inaugural AIMBE Emerging Leader. Recognized for her advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in STEM, she leads efforts to improve retention and support systems for these students. Dr. Akintewe will be honored at the AIMBE Annual Event in March 2025 in Washington, D.C., where she looks forward to collaborating with other leaders and mentors.Arielle GiordanoMon, 02 Dec 2024 14:39:30 Olukemi Akintewe, �������Թϱ���Engineering Professor, Recognized as an AIMBE Emerging LeaderOlukemi Akintewe, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Medical Engineering at USF, has been named an inaugural AIMBE Emerging Leader. Recognized for her advocacy for women and underrepresented groups in STEM, she leads efforts to improve retention and support systems for these students. Dr. Akintewe will be honored at the AIMBE Annual Event in March 2025 in Washington, D.C., where she looks forward to collaborating with other leaders and mentors.Olukemi Akintewe, �������Թϱ���Medical Engineering faculty, with female student/engineering/news/2024/coe-olukemi-aimbe-emerging-leader-2025-story.aspxFaculty,Medical,Research/engineering/news/2024/2024-florida-inventor-hall-of-fame-yeh.aspxCelebrate �������Թϱ���Professor Daniel Yeh’s induction into the 2024 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame! Renowned for the NEWgenerator, his innovative sanitation solution brings clean water and renewable energy to communities in need. Learn more about his impactful workArielle GiordanoMon, 25 Nov 2024 08:03:52 Engineering Faculty Spotlight at 2024 Florida Inventor’s Hall of FameCelebrate �������Թϱ���Professor Daniel Yeh’s induction into the 2024 Florida Inventors Hall of Fame! Renowned for the NEWgenerator, his innovative sanitation solution brings clean water and renewable energy to communities in need. Learn more about his impactful workFlorida Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee 2024 Dr Daniel Yeh of �������Թϱ���Engineering/engineering/news/2024/2024-florida-inventor-hall-of-fame-yeh.aspxCivil Environmental,Faculty,Research/engineering/news/2024/asemfl-anna-pyayt-2024-rising-star-award-asemfl.aspxThe �������Թϱ���College of Engineering is proud to announce the recognition of multiple faculty members by the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Faculty recognized included: Dr. Prasant Mohapatra, Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas, and Dr. Susan Bell, celebrating their achievements and potential to shape the future of science and engineering in Florida. Also, the 2024 Rising Star awards for Dr. Anna Pyayt.Arielle GiordanoTue, 19 Nov 2024 17:37:24 �������Թϱ���Faculty Honored at ASEMFL 2024, Featuring a Rising Star Award Recipient!The �������Թϱ���College of Engineering is proud to announce the recognition of multiple faculty members by the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Faculty recognized included: Dr. Prasant Mohapatra, Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas, and Dr. Susan Bell, celebrating their achievements and potential to shape the future of science and engineering in Florida. Also, the 2024 Rising Star awards for Dr. Anna Pyayt.Anna Pyayt at AESML Conference for Rising Star Award/engineering/news/2024/asemfl-anna-pyayt-2024-rising-star-award-asemfl.aspxFaculty,Research/engineering/news/2024/licato-af-fellowship-2024-3rdyr.aspxUSF’s Dr. John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, awarded U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship for third consecutive year. Recognized for AI research in natural language processing and machine reasoning. His fellowship reflects �������Թϱ���College of Engineering's ongoing impact in military-academic collaborations.Arielle GiordanoWed, 13 Nov 2024 00:46:02 Dr. Licato, �������Թϱ���Engineering Associate Professor, Awarded the U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship Three Years in a RowUSF’s Dr. John Licato, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, awarded U.S. Air Force Research Lab Summer Faculty Fellowship for third consecutive year. Recognized for AI research in natural language processing and machine reasoning. His fellowship reflects �������Թϱ���College of Engineering's ongoing impact in military-academic collaborations.Image promoting Dr. John Licato at �������Թϱ���for US Air Force Research Lab Faculty Fellowship/engineering/news/2024/licato-af-fellowship-2024-3rdyr.aspxFaculty,Students/engineering/news/2024/cse/shpe_cyberherd.aspxCSE CyberHerd member Sanaan Fayaz Wani, a junior majoring in Computer Science, played a pivotal role in leading his team to victory in the Cyber Security Challenge, securing first place and a $4,500 prize at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Conference, which took place from October 30 to November 3 in Anaheim, California.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:14:56 CyberHerd Member Leads Team to Victory and a $4,500 Prize at SHPE National ConventionCSE CyberHerd member Sanaan Fayaz Wani, a junior majoring in Computer Science, played a pivotal role in leading his team to victory in the Cyber Security Challenge, securing first place and a $4,500 prize at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Conference, which took place from October 30 to November 3 in Anaheim, California.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/shpe_cyberherd.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-x-2024.aspx“This event has quickly become an essential platform for sharing, connecting, and sparking innovation across disciplines,” said Distinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar, Co-Director of �������Թϱ���Institute for AI+X and Chair of Computer Science and Engineering.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:17:35 The Second �������Թϱ���Artificial Intelligence + X Symposium: Continuing to Foster AI Research“This event has quickly become an essential platform for sharing, connecting, and sparking innovation across disciplines,” said Distinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar, Co-Director of �������Թϱ���Institute for AI+X and Chair of Computer Science and Engineering.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai-x-2024.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/cse/outstanding_dissertation_fall_24.aspxCSE Professor Katkoori and his MS student, Raaga Sai Somesula, have received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation (OTD) Award for Raaga’s Master’s thesis work on a resource-efficient custom hardware for machine learning models.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:28:18 CSE Student received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation AwardCSE Professor Katkoori and his MS student, Raaga Sai Somesula, have received The Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation (OTD) Award for Raaga’s Master’s thesis work on a resource-efficient custom hardware for machine learning models.image of engineering code/engineering/news/2024/cse/outstanding_dissertation_fall_24.aspxComputer,Faculty,Research,Studentshttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2024/11/2024awards/The 2024 Transportation Achievement Awards were held on October 29. The transportation community joined together at the �������Թϱ��� to celebrate excellence in transportation and planning. The CUTR event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates to honor exceptional achievements that drive Florida’s transportation and infrastructure forward. Joe Lopano, CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA), was inducted into the prestigious Florida Transportation Hall of Fame.External ArticleFri, 08 Nov 2024 00:22:00 CUTR 2024 Transportation Achievement AwardsThe 2024 Transportation Achievement Awards were held on October 29. The transportation community joined together at the �������Թϱ��� to celebrate excellence in transportation and planning. The CUTR event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates to honor exceptional achievements that drive Florida’s transportation and infrastructure forward. Joe Lopano, CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA), was inducted into the prestigious Florida Transportation Hall of Fame.CUTR awards photo - Joe Lopano, CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA)https://www.cutr.usf.edu/2024/11/2024awards/Research/engineering/news/2024/cse/navy_cyberherd.aspxUSF’s CyberHerd team won second place and a $40,000 prize in the U.S. Navy’s Cyber Resiliency Challenge, showcasing their cybersecurity expertise. The team’s innovative HERD Tool impressed judges and highlighted USF’s strength in cybersecurity education.Ian Koratsky (CSE) and Arielle Giodano (COE)Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:50:15 �������Թϱ���CyberHerd Takes Second Place in U.S. Navy Cyber Resiliency ChallengeUSF’s CyberHerd team won second place and a $40,000 prize in the U.S. Navy’s Cyber Resiliency Challenge, showcasing their cybersecurity expertise. The team’s innovative HERD Tool impressed judges and highlighted USF’s strength in cybersecurity education.�������Թϱ���CyberHerd at the CRAM event October 2024 - Holding $40,000 Check/engineering/news/2024/cse/navy_cyberherd.aspxComputer,Students/engineering/news/2024/cse/yavuz_secure_sat_net.aspxCSE Associate Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab, Applied Cryptography Research Laboratory (ACRL), are embarking on a groundbreaking research initiative, "SATUQ: TrUstworthy SATINs in the post-Quantum era," aimed at revolutionizing the security of next-generation SAtellite-Terrestrial Integrated Networks (SATIN).Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:52:57 CSE Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab are leading an International Research Project for Secure Satellite NetworksCSE Associate Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab, Applied Cryptography Research Laboratory (ACRL), are embarking on a groundbreaking research initiative, "SATUQ: TrUstworthy SATINs in the post-Quantum era," aimed at revolutionizing the security of next-generation SAtellite-Terrestrial Integrated Networks (SATIN).�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/yavuz_secure_sat_net.aspx/engineering/news/2024/fulbright-scholars-2425-eng-arias-chang.aspxCongratulations to two �������Թϱ���Engineering Faculty! Discover how �������Թϱ���College of Engineering’s distinguished faculty, Dr. J. Morris Chang and Dr. Mauricio Arias, are driving innovation worldwide as 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholars. Learn about Dr. Chang’s advancements in privacy-preserving machine learning and Dr. Arias’s impactful research in environmental sustainability.Arielle C. GiordanoWed, 06 Nov 2024 13:14:59 �������Թϱ���College of Engineering Faculty Honored as 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. ScholarsCongratulations to two �������Թϱ���Engineering Faculty! Discover how �������Թϱ���College of Engineering’s distinguished faculty, Dr. J. Morris Chang and Dr. Mauricio Arias, are driving innovation worldwide as 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholars. Learn about Dr. Chang’s advancements in privacy-preserving machine learning and Dr. Arias’s impactful research in environmental sustainability.Banner image of �������Թϱ���College of Engineering Faculty Honored as 2024-25 Fulbright US Scholars – Dr. Arias and Dr. Chang/engineering/news/2024/fulbright-scholars-2425-eng-arias-chang.aspxCivil Environmental,Electrical,Faculty,Research/engineering/news/2024/cse/yavuz_post_quantum.aspxCSE Associate Professor Attila A. Yavuz and his lab, Applied Cryptography Research Laboratory (ACRL), are leading a highly competitive research project "Distributed Computing in Effect: Towards Trustworthy, Resilient and Secure NextG Mobile Networks" funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:04:55 CSE Professor Dr. Attila A. Yavuz and his lab are leading an NSF Project for Distributed and Post-Quantum Safe Mobile NetworksCSE Associate Professor Attila A. Yavuz and his lab, Applied Cryptography Research Laboratory (ACRL), are leading a highly competitive research project "Distributed Computing in Effect: Towards Trustworthy, Resilient and Secure NextG Mobile Networks" funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/yavuz_post_quantum.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/cse/resume_review_fall.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:42:29 Resume ReviewLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/resume_review_fall.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/cyberherd-1stplace-rayjay-cpt-2024.aspxThe �������Թϱ���'s CyberHerd team secured first place in the Raymond James Capture the Flag competition held on October 5, 2024. Competing against top universities, the team excelled in challenges like web security and malware analysis, thanks to months of preparation. Led by Captain Waseem Albaba, the CyberHerd’s victory highlights their growing reputation in cybersecurity competitions.Arielle GiordanoThu, 31 Oct 2024 17:47:31 �������Թϱ���CyberHerd Wins First Place at Raymond James 2024 Capture the Flag CompetitionThe �������Թϱ���'s CyberHerd team secured first place in the Raymond James Capture the Flag competition held on October 5, 2024. Competing against top universities, the team excelled in challenges like web security and malware analysis, thanks to months of preparation. Led by Captain Waseem Albaba, the CyberHerd’s victory highlights their growing reputation in cybersecurity competitions.graphic of �������Թϱ���CyberHerd Team at the 2024 Raymond James sponsored Capture the Flag Challenge/engineering/news/2024/cyberherd-1stplace-rayjay-cpt-2024.aspxStudents/engineering/news/2024/usf-cse-deadlines-extended-11124.aspxthe last few weeks have been a challenging time for Floridians and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the recent hurricanes. To make things easier for many who were affected by the storms, the university has extended the deadline to apply for three College of Engineering graduate programs, the Pathway to Computing Graduate Certificate, the Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate, and the Master of Science in Data Intelligence, to Nov. 1,Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:02:34 �������Թϱ���Engineering Graduate Certificate Programs Extendedthe last few weeks have been a challenging time for Floridians and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the recent hurricanes. To make things easier for many who were affected by the storms, the university has extended the deadline to apply for three College of Engineering graduate programs, the Pathway to Computing Graduate Certificate, the Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate, and the Master of Science in Data Intelligence, to Nov. 1,�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/usf-cse-deadlines-extended-11124.aspxComputer,Faculty,Students/engineering/news/2024/yazuz-usf-cse-nsf-grant-300k-satuq.aspxDr. Attila A. Yavuz of USF’s Computer Science and Engineering Department has been awarded a $364,117 NSF grant to advance cybersecurity for integrated satellite-terrestrial networks. His SATUQ project focuses on quantum-resistant cryptography and decentralized security to safeguard critical infrastructure and emerging tech like 6G.Arielle GiordanoFri, 25 Oct 2024 10:56:05 NSF Grant Awarded to Dr. Yavuz of USF’s Engineering Computer Science Department for SATUQ ProjectDr. Attila A. Yavuz of USF’s Computer Science and Engineering Department has been awarded a $364,117 NSF grant to advance cybersecurity for integrated satellite-terrestrial networks. His SATUQ project focuses on quantum-resistant cryptography and decentralized security to safeguard critical infrastructure and emerging tech like 6G.image of authenticated messages via PQC schemes with Dr. Yavuz �������Թϱ���engineering/engineering/news/2024/yazuz-usf-cse-nsf-grant-300k-satuq.aspxComputer,Faculty,Research/engineering/news/2024/cyberherd-aviation-2024-cybersecurity-competition.aspxUSF’s CyberHerd was formed by the College of Engineering's Department of Computer Science & Engineering. This was the team's first time at the summit and they achieved 2nd and 3rd place at the 2024 Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) Cybersecurity Summit.Arielle GiordanoThu, 03 Oct 2024 18:30:05 �������Թϱ���CyberHerd Takes 2nd & 3rd at Cybersecurity CompetitionUSF’s CyberHerd was formed by the College of Engineering's Department of Computer Science & Engineering. This was the team's first time at the summit and they achieved 2nd and 3rd place at the 2024 Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) Cybersecurity Summit.USF’s CyberHerd Team on stage at 2024 Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) Cybersecurity Summit/engineering/news/2024/cyberherd-aviation-2024-cybersecurity-competition.aspxComputer,Students/engineering/news/2024/yucelen-2024-topscholar-cited.aspxDr. Tansel Yucelen, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at (USF) was named a Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS, ranking third in Adaptive Control and 154th in Control Theory, and has also been recognized as one of the top 2% of the most cited scientists worldwide in Stanford/Elsevier's annual citation ranking.Arielle GiordanoThu, 03 Oct 2024 18:15:41 Dr. Yucelen Recognized as Highly Ranked Scholar & Top Cited Scientist in 2024Dr. Tansel Yucelen, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at (USF) was named a Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS, ranking third in Adaptive Control and 154th in Control Theory, and has also been recognized as one of the top 2% of the most cited scientists worldwide in Stanford/Elsevier's annual citation ranking.Dr. Tansel Yucelen, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at USF/engineering/news/2024/yucelen-2024-topscholar-cited.aspxMechanical,Research/engineering/news/2024/cse/licato_startup_nsf.aspxAssociate Professor John Licato, Computer Science and Engineering and Associate Director for Outreach, �������Թϱ���Institute for AI+X, has recently received an NSF Grant of $275,000 to develop tools to ensure AI adheres to human rules, ethics, and regulations.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:01:51 Professor Licato’s Startup was Awarded an NSF GrantAssociate Professor John Licato, Computer Science and Engineering and Associate Director for Outreach, �������Թϱ���Institute for AI+X, has recently received an NSF Grant of $275,000 to develop tools to ensure AI adheres to human rules, ethics, and regulations.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/licato_startup_nsf.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/lingling-doe-2.9-solar-award-2024.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� (USF) has been awarded $2.9 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance research on solar energy grid stability through the innovative use of digital twin technology led by principal investigator, Dr. Lingling Fan.Arielle GiordanoFri, 20 Sep 2024 07:14:06 �������Թϱ���Engineering Receives $2.9 Million DOE Award for Groundbreaking Solar Energy ResearchThe �������Թϱ��� (USF) has been awarded $2.9 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance research on solar energy grid stability through the innovative use of digital twin technology led by principal investigator, Dr. Lingling Fan.Dr. Lingling Fan, �������Թϱ���Engineering Professor/engineering/news/2024/lingling-doe-2.9-solar-award-2024.aspxElectrical,Faculty,Research/engineering/news/2024/cse/2024_interns.aspxIn the summer semester of each year, CSE students are encouraged to intern at a company to gain valuable experience in the field. CSE is proud to highlight the internship experience of three of our graduate students: Khazi Shehzadi, Shreyas Contractor, Ryan Stapf.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:33:54 From Classroom to Career: 2024 Graduate InternsIn the summer semester of each year, CSE students are encouraged to intern at a company to gain valuable experience in the field. CSE is proud to highlight the internship experience of three of our graduate students: Khazi Shehzadi, Shreyas Contractor, Ryan Stapf.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/2024_interns.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai_and_neonatal.aspxIn September 2024, the National Institutes of Health awarded a two-year UG3 grant of $1,278,689 to a multi-institution, multi-hospital, interdisciplinary team led by �������Թϱ���faculty in support of the project titled "Developing AI-Driven Pain Intensity and Pain Sensitization Biomarker Signatures to Optimize Neonatal Pain Management" as a part of the NIH HEAL Initiative.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:28:34 AI in Neonatal Care: CSE Professors and Colleagues Receive $1.2M GrantIn September 2024, the National Institutes of Health awarded a two-year UG3 grant of $1,278,689 to a multi-institution, multi-hospital, interdisciplinary team led by �������Թϱ���faculty in support of the project titled "Developing AI-Driven Pain Intensity and Pain Sensitization Biomarker Signatures to Optimize Neonatal Pain Management" as a part of the NIH HEAL Initiative.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/ai_and_neonatal.aspxComputer/engineering/news/2024/step-up-nrt-2024-award.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� (USF) has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Research Traineeship (NRT) program. The five-year initiative, titled "NRT: Science, Technology, Engineering, Program for Upward Partnership (STEP-UP) for Advancing Microelectronics Education and Training," aims to advance semiconductor education and research while addressing the growing need for skilled professionals in the microelectronics industry.Arielle GiordanoTue, 17 Sep 2024 14:27:55 �������Թϱ���Receives $3 Million NSF Research Traineeship Award to Advance Semiconductor Research and EducationThe �������Թϱ��� (USF) has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Research Traineeship (NRT) program. The five-year initiative, titled "NRT: Science, Technology, Engineering, Program for Upward Partnership (STEP-UP) for Advancing Microelectronics Education and Training," aims to advance semiconductor education and research while addressing the growing need for skilled professionals in the microelectronics industry.�������Թϱ���Engineering Professors in bunny suits in clean room/engineering/news/2024/step-up-nrt-2024-award.aspxFaculty,Research/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxSeven faculty members from the �������Թϱ���College of Engineering were among 27 �������Թϱ���faculty members recognized for their achievements. The honored faculty members represent various departments, including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and the Center for Urban Transportation Research.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 14:10:12 Seven �������Թϱ���Engineering Faculty Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsSeven faculty members from the �������Թϱ���College of Engineering were among 27 �������Թϱ���faculty members recognized for their achievements. The honored faculty members represent various departments, including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and the Center for Urban Transportation Research.Seven College of Engineering Faculty being recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxComputer,Electrical,Faculty,Mechanical,Researchhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/09/01/usf-engineering-students-return-home-after-spending-summer-working-alongside-nasa�������Թϱ���students with the Institute Applied of Engineering spent a couple of weeks this summer working at NASA and their experience was covered on Bay News 9.External ArticleMon, 09 Sep 2024 14:17:18 �������Թϱ���Engineering Students' NASA Internship Spectrum News�������Թϱ���students with the Institute Applied of Engineering spent a couple of weeks this summer working at NASA and their experience was covered on Bay News 9.Engineering Students at NASA Internship (Institute of Applied Engineering)https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/09/01/usf-engineering-students-return-home-after-spending-summer-working-alongside-nasaResearch,Students/engineering/news/2024/cse/wow_24.aspxCSE celebrated its annual Week of Welcome event for undergraduate students new to �������Թϱ���with over 250 students attending the event. CSE student organizations demostrated their projects and invited students to their meetings.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:20:18 CSE Week of Welcome was a Hit!CSE celebrated its annual Week of Welcome event for undergraduate students new to �������Թϱ���with over 250 students attending the event. CSE student organizations demostrated their projects and invited students to their meetings.�������Թϱ���CSE Students During Week of Welcome/engineering/news/2024/cse/wow_24.aspxComputer,Students/engineering/news/2024/cse/licato_2.aspxCSE’s Professor John Licato, member of �������Թϱ���Institute for AI+X, was invited to ConnectWise' weekly AI podcast: Demystifying AI for MSPs.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:04:07 Professor Licato discussed the future of AI with ConnectWiseCSE’s Professor John Licato, member of �������Թϱ���Institute for AI+X, was invited to ConnectWise' weekly AI podcast: Demystifying AI for MSPs.Image of CSE Professor John Licato at the �������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/engineering/news/2024/cse/licato_2.aspxComputer,Faculty