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College of Engineering News

Art Gossard with the molecular beam epitaxy instrument he largely invented.

Jul 17, 2022
Arthur C. Gossard (1935-2022)

One of the true giants of materials science has died.

A chart depicting the discovery of important materials, the time from discovery to recognition of its importance, and associated Nobel prizes.

Jul 15, 2022
The Next Breakthrough Material is Being Created Now...

Professors emeritus Anthony K. Cheetham and Fred Wudl, with Ram Seshadri, explain why, however, its impact might not be seen for a decade or more.

Associate professor Alban Sauret (left) and first-year PhD student Ram Sharma with the experimental setup to test crater resulting from the dynamics of result cohesion, turbulence, erosion, and transport

Jul 15, 2022
When Particles Move

Alban Sauret's lab group seeks to quantify the relationship between cohesion and erosion.

Chris Van de Walle, distinguished professor of materials

Jul 14, 2022
Materials Professor Chris Van de Walle Receives Prestigious Vannevar Bush Fellowship

The DoD’s flagship award will support new computational approaches to improve efficiency of devices.

Profile image of Professor James Logan Merz

Jul 08, 2022
Dr. James Logan Merz (1936-2022)

The former professor served as chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and as an associate vice chancellor at UCSB.

Rachel Segalman, professor and chair of the Chemical Engineering Department

Jul 01, 2022
In the Name of Progress

Rachel Segalman receives her second major award in as many weeks, the latest from AIChE.

Professor Noel MacDonald

Jun 30, 2022
Professor Emeritus Noel MacDonald (1940-2022)

He was a pioneer in the field of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology and nanotechnology.

Paul Leonardi, technology management professor and chair

Jun 24, 2022
Paul Leonardi Named New Chair of Technology Management

Leonardi to build on success of Kyle Lewis, technology management chair from June 2017 through June 2022.

Rachel Segalman, professor and chair of the Chemical Engineering Department

Jun 21, 2022
A Call to Remember

Chemical engineering professor and chair receives prestigious mid-career award from the Department of Energy.

Mary Tripsas, technology management professor

Jun 20, 2022
Distinguished Scholar

Technology management professor Mary Tripsas receives a Distinguished Scholar Award.

Fifteen capstone teams showcased their projects during the Capstone Design Expo.

Jun 15, 2022
Showcasing Innovation

Judges award capstone teams for ingenuity and product development.

Mark Turiansky and Emily Williams, recipients of the Winifred and Louis Lancaster Dissertation Awards

Jun 13, 2022
Big Issues, Big Answers

Mark Turiansky receives the 2021-2022 Winifred and Louis Lancaster Dissertation Award.

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