For dedication in advancing the field of artificial intelligence to protect the United States’ critical infrastructure from cyber attacks, Milos Manic, Ph.D. was presented with the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award. Read more: bit.ly/4aAOYbE #VCUEngineers

For engineers looking to cultivate their leadership skills, increase earning potential and advance their careers, a master’s in engineering management can be that next step. Read more about the advantages of an engineering management master’s: bit.ly/3VjJhcQ

Karah Moore found unlimited opportunities in biomedical engineering with VCU Biomedical Engineering. The recent graduate came to VCU on a track and field scholarship four years ago and immediately began participating in undergraduate research. Read more: bit.ly/4aGz2F9. #classof2024

Congratulations to our VCU engineers Gabriella Daire, Trevor Franklin and Kelly Ott, who have been selected for the U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The award provides an annual stipend and educational support. More: bit.ly/3WVxjsc. #nsfgrfp

Our @MNEVCU nuclear engineering graduate program climbed three ranks to secure the 18th spot in the nation, according to @USnews. Shoutout to the faculty, staff and students who continue moving us forward! More: bit.ly/3KL6r73. #BestGradSchools

College of Engineering students participated in the U.S. Department of @Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge and placed among the finalists in the attached housing division. Read more: bit.ly/3R6Zelk. #SolarDecathlon #SolarDecathlonDesign #RenewableEnergy

Accelerated master’s student, Charles Cutler, has spent his time at VCU Engineering investing in collaboration! ⭐💻 Read more: bit.ly/3KUcplY

Congratulations to Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D., computer science vice chair, who was named an editor-in-chief of Biomolecules, a journal at the intersection of biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, molecular medicine and material sciences. More: bit.ly/4cyu2Ea.

Congratulations to Ph.D. student Muhammad Shaharyar Yaqub (Muhammad Shaharyar Yaqub) for winning the Best Poster Award at the 24th Annual Digital Forensic Research Conference (DFRWS), held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!

The VCU College of Engineering has appointed Rebecca Heise, Ph.D., and Robert Klenke, Ph.D. chairs of their respective departments, alongside five faculty promotions. Join us in congratulating our amazing faculty for their accomplishments! 👏⭐ Read more: bit.ly/3Skv7r4

Mo Jiang, Ph.D., chemical and life science engineering assistant professor, is researching better ways to produce high-quality crystals for use in everyday products like pharmaceuticals and batteries. Read more about his slug flow reactor technique: bit.ly/3Wko6HW.

From surgical simulators to electronic shielding to predictive data modeling, VCU engineers had a strong showing at Pitch Day, the culmination of a VCU program coaching faculty entrepreneurs, postgraduate researchers and multidisciplinary teams. More: bit.ly/4cX5V23.

Lineth Perez relocated from Colombia to Richmond in pursuit of a lifelong passion for engineering. The recent @MNEVCU graduate received her master’s degree and is already enrolled in the College of Engineering’s Ph.D. program. More: bit.ly/3YiuRN2.

Laleh Golshahi, Ph.D., @MNEVCU Engineering Foundation professor, studies the human respiratory system to improve pharmaceutical aerosol technology. Read more: bit.ly/3ymG8Bi.

Congratulations to Irfan Ahmed, Ph.D., associate professor and a leading researcher in digital forensics within VCU Engineering’s Department of Computer Science, for his elevation to Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences! Read more: bit.ly/4dolLm5

The VCU College of Engineering is excited to announce author Rosemary Gibson (Rosemary Gibson) as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Day on Friday, September 6, 2024. Read more and register to attend: bit.ly/3WJd5jL

Two researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carl Elks, Ph.D. and Ümit Özgür, Ph.D., are utilizing physics-based hardware solutions to challenges where software poses significant security vulnerabilities. Read more: bit.ly/3M63T3Z

Rachita Sowle, Ph.D. and Thomas Gyeera, Ph.D. join the College of Engineering this fall, bringing their extensive experience and new perspectives from both industry and academia to the college. Welcome to the RAMily! Read more: bit.ly/4g0fYWb

Welcome home, Ram Engineers. 🐏 We loved seeing all our students, both old and new, at the engineering welcome back event this past Friday!

On Sept. 6, 2024, VCU Engineering brought together students, researchers and industry partners for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Day, focused on the theme “Translating Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Innovations from the Bench to Communities.” Read more: bit.ly/4d7IUsr