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College of Engineering News

Bolin Liao

Bolin Liao

Jul 20, 2018
Early Career Award for Quantum Energy Researcher

Mechanical engineering assistant professor receives early career award to study deep workings of renewable-energy devices.

Source: UCSB Current
Shuji Nakamura

Shuji Nakamura

Jul 05, 2018
Great Immigrant, Great American

UCSB professor and Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura is recognized by the Carnegie Corporation as a 2018 "Great Immigrant." 

Source: UCSB Current
Female students in India study with solar-powered LED lights from Unite to Light.

Thanks to solar-powered LED lights from Unite to Light, these female students at a school in Umri, Maharashtra, India, are able to study comfortably after the sun goes down. Photo courtesy of Unite to Light

Jun 19, 2018
John Bowers and Unite to Light Reach 100K Milestone

Nonprofit Bowers founded has delivered more than 100,000 solar-powered LED lights around the world.

Linda Petzold

Professor Linda Petzold

Jun 11, 2018
Linda Petzold Named Inaugural Mehrabian Chair

She is first to receive chair named for former College of Engineering dean.

Rich Wolski

May 01, 2018
Rich Wolski Named Duval Chair

Computer science professor is the new Presidential Chair in Energy Efficiency.

Source: The Current
Logo of the American Academy of Arts Sciences

Apr 25, 2018
UCSB Professors Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

California NanoSytems Institute director, Craig Hawker, and two other UCSB faculty members are admitted to the prestigious academy.

Source: UCSB Current
Artist's interpretation illustrating ultra-sensitive sensors that may find use in advanced robotics and prosthetics

Artist's interpretation illustrating ultra-sensitive sensors that may find use in advanced robotics and prosthetics       Illustration by Brian Long

Apr 10, 2018
Touch Master

UCSB assistant professor Yon Visell has received an NSF CAREER award in recognition of his haptics research. 

Mar 22, 2018
UCSB’s College of Engineering Ranks Among Nation’s Best

U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Santa Barbara’s College of Engineering graduate program No. 12 among public universities. 

Elizabeth Belding

Elizabeth Belding

Jan 23, 2018
Elizabeth Belding Expands Access for the Underserved

UCSB computer science professor is recognized for her unwavering efforts to bring wireless internet access to remote places.

Source: UCSB Current
Professor Glenn H. Fredrickson outside his office in the Materials Research Laboratory building.

Professor Glenn H. Fredrickson outside his office in the Materials Research Laboratory building. Photograph by Ryder Rogers

Jan 19, 2018
Recognition for Revolutionizing Polymer Simulation

Glenn H. Fredrickson is honored for his field theory model, a major contribution to polymer theory and simulation.

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Jan 16, 2018
UCSB Junior Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Teaching

Diba Mirza (Computer Science) and Tyler Susko (Mechanical Engineering) receive Northrop Grumman Excellence in Teaching awards. 

Source: The UCSB Current
Professor Tresa Pollock in the 3D printing lab.

UCSB Alcoa Professor of Materials Tresa Pollock

Jan 03, 2018
For Tresa Pollock, 3 Major Honors from Materials Society

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society recognizes the UCSB materials professor and recent department chair for career-long leadership and contributions.

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