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MAE’s Ardebili Named Guggenheim Fellow
A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts,… 		MAE’s Ardebili Named Guggenheim Fellow
MAE’s Bhatia named Outstanding Senior for 2025–26
When Urvi Bhatia learned she was the Outstanding Senior at the Cullen College of Engineering for the 2025–26 academic year, she admitted with a laugh that she was “a little taken aback.” The soon-to-be mechanical engineering… 		MAE’s Bhatia named Outstanding Senior for 2025–26
Cullen faculty mourns loss of CEAC’s Brinson
The Cullen College of Engineering extends its condolences to the friends and family of Halbert “Hal” F. Brinson, a respected engineer, researcher and educator that helped to found the Composites Engineering & Application… 		Cullen faculty mourns loss of CEAC’s Brinson
Are We on the Verge of a Fusion Energy Revolution?
When considering a topic as complex and futuristic as nuclear fusion, at some point you have to step back and ask: Could this be a technology that changes the world within our lifetimes? Venkat Selvamanickam, M.D. Anderson Chair… 		Are We on the Verge of a Fusion Energy Revolution?
ASME-UH Wins Second Student Section Award in Pursuit of Engineering Excellence
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at the University of Houston, a professional student organization that aims to lead engineering students to success in all aspects of the engineering disciplines, with conscious… 		ASME-UH Wins Second Student Section Award in Pursuit of Engineering Excellence
Four Cullen Professors Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors
Seven University of Houston faculty members, including four from the Cullen College of Engineering, have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors — the most of any single Texas institution this year. The… 		Four Cullen Professors Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors
MAE’s Ghasemi Identifies Better Way to Remove Heat from AI Data Centers
A University of Houston professor has taken on the global challenge of reducing the staggering amount of heat generated in artificial intelligence data centers. Hadi Ghasemi, J. Willard Gibbs Distinguished Professor of Mechanical… 		MAE’s Ghasemi Identifies Better Way to Remove Heat from AI Data Centers
University of Houston Professor Elected to National Academy of Engineering
University of Houston engineering professor Venkat Selvamanickam has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional honors awarded to engineers worldwide. Selvamanickam is the M.D. Anderson… 		University of Houston Professor Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Researchers Lead by MAE's Zhao Bring the Heat
Key Takeaways UH researchers developed a way to make heat flow in only one direction, giving engineers new control over how devices manage temperature. The technology works like an electronic diode for heat, helping prevent… 		Researchers Lead by MAE's Zhao Bring the Heat
MAE’s Ardebili Receives Emmy Noether Medal from Society of Engineering Science
Haleh Ardebili has received the Emmy Noether Medal from the Society of Engineering Science (SES) for her “pioneering contributions to the development of solid electrolytes for stretchable batteries and the promotion of science to… 		MAE’s Ardebili Receives Emmy Noether Medal from Society of Engineering Science
MAE grad Malcotti cites family, professors for success at Cullen, Microsoft
A strong family connection to the Cullen College of Engineering, along with a competitive scholarship package and the opportunities provided by the metro area, all combined to create the environment that has allowed David… 		MAE grad Malcotti cites family, professors for success at Cullen, Microsoft
Game, Set, Match: MAE Grad, Student Athlete Tijerina Reflects on Years at UH
Graduating with his master’s degree in aerospace engineering this week, Nicholas Tijerina has balanced his master’s thesis, academics and athletics with success across the board. In addition to playing wheelchair softball,… 		Game, Set, Match: MAE Grad, Student Athlete Tijerina Reflects on Years at UH
MAE’s Chen, Song Awarded $500,000 for Remote Subsea Inspection Proposal
Bill D. Cook Associate Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Zheng Chen, Principal Investigator, and Moores Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Gangbing Song, co-PI, have received a combined $500,000… 		MAE’s Chen, Song Awarded $500,000 for Remote Subsea Inspection Proposal
UH Engineers Stretching The Way We Shape, Arrange Materials
One day, not long ago, Maksud Rahman found himself unable to get an image out of his head: his son folding a sheet of paper this way and that, practicing the ancient art form of origami. Rahman is an assistant professor of… 		UH Engineers Stretching The Way We Shape, Arrange Materials
39 ABS Scholarship Recipients Recognized at MAE Celebration Event
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Cullen College of Engineering recognized at an Oct. 16 event 39 students that qualified this year as American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Academic Excellence Scholarship recipients.… 		39 ABS Scholarship Recipients Recognized at MAE Celebration Event
UH Joins Axiom Space University Alliance
The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) has joined the Axiom Space University Alliance, a global initiative created to expand scientific opportunities… 		UH Joins Axiom Space University Alliance
Cullen express condolences to family, friends of Tammy Engelbosch
The Cullen College of Engineering is mourning the passing of Tammy Jo (Anderson) Engelbosch, a long-time staff member of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. Engelsbosch passed away on Sept. 22 after a battle… 		Cullen express condolences to family, friends of Tammy Engelbosch
Aerospace Innovation in Mechanics and Materials (AIM²) Laboratory Opens at Cullen
The University of Houston has inaugurated the Aerospace Innovation in Mechanics and Materials (AIM²) Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing aerospace research and education. The new laboratory, located in… 		Aerospace Innovation in Mechanics and Materials (AIM²) Laboratory Opens at Cullen
MAE’s Selva Secures $8M in Federal Funding for Fusion Research
The University of Houston, a global leader in energy research and innovation, will receive $8 million in federal funding to help ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of fusion technology. UH is one of 23 institutions around… 		MAE’s Selva Secures $8M in Federal Funding for Fusion Research
Two University of Houston Projects Named Finalists for the $50 Million Gulf Coast Challenge
Two University of Houston projects were named finalists in the $50 million Gulf Futures Challenge, highlighting UH’s growing role in solving real-world challenges and creating solutions that benefit Texas and inspire coastal… 		Two University of Houston Projects Named Finalists for the $50 Million Gulf Coast Challenge