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College of Engineering News

Cover of a 2016 Energy Frontiers Research Centers booklet

Cover image from a 2016 EFRC booklet.

Aug 23, 2018
Faculty Receive 4 New DOE Energy Frontiers Grants

Funds support projects to solve "grand challenges" related to batteries, membranes, quantum coherence, and neuromorphic computing.

Concept art showing the dynamics of water (blue-green shapes at top and bottom) at the interface of a membrane (blue horizontal section at center) with hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups scattered across the surface. Illustration by Peter Allen

Concept art showing the dynamics of water (blue-green shapes at top and bottom) at the interface of a membrane (blue horizontal section at center) with hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups scattered across the surface. Illustration by Peter Allen

Aug 07, 2018
Genetic Algorithm Reveals Water Dynamics at an Interface

Simulation shows new ways to control the dynamics of water at an interface, with possible application in water filtration membranes. 

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
Duncan and Suzanne Mellichamp

Duncan and Suzanne Mellichamp

Jul 11, 2018
Duncan Mellichamp Recognized for Academic Senate Service

The professor emeritus of chemical engineering receives a UC Academic Senate’s 2018 Oliver Johnson Award.

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
Avocados on a tree

Apeel's proprietary plant-based coating can cut food waste by extending the shelf life of produce,

Jun 21, 2018
Alum-led Startup that Preserves Produce Inks Deal with Walmart

At Apeel, James Rogers (Phd '12) makes a plant-based coating that extends the shelf life of produce. 

Source: NBR
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.

Hyperloop team members demonstrate their technology.

Hyperloop team members demonstrate their technology. Photograph by Eric Roland

Jun 18, 2018
Proving Ground for Engineering Seniors

Student prototypes amaze at annual engineering Capstone Design Expo. 

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.

A small, soft actuator made of liquid metals and flexible polymers is the soft analog of an electromagnetic motor. This image appeared on the cover of Advanced Functional Materials

A small, soft actuator made of liquid metals and flexible polymers is the soft analog of an electromagnetic motor. This image appeared on the cover of Advanced Functional Materials.

May 30, 2018
Soft Machines

UCSB researchers develop a low-voltage actuator for soft, wearable robotics.

Source: UCSB Current
The winning teams at the 2018 TMP New Venture Competition

Proud winning teams at the 2018 TMP New Venture Competition.

May 30, 2018
Good Day, Sunshine

Photovoltaics efficiency technology wins 2018 New Venture Competition.

Source: UCSB Current
Rich Wolski

May 01, 2018
Rich Wolski Named Duval Chair

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

Source: The Current

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