College of Engineering News

Bell Prize officials (far left and far right) with (center left and center right) Kerem Çamsari and Navid Anjum Aadit.

Apr 01, 2024

P-Bits Earn Big at Nokia Bell Labs Comp

The novel "probabalistic" approach to computing proves its power.

Siddharth Dey, assistant professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering

Mar 14, 2024

The Light of Knowledge

UCSB engineering assistant professor receives prestigious NSF award for employing light to track the location and movement of cells during early embryonic development.

Herb Kroemer, 1928-2024

Mar 12, 2024

Nobel Laureate Herb Kroemer, 1928-2024

The visionary theoretician and experimentalist brought forth ideas that quite literally changed our world.

Tresa Pollock, UCSB materials professor

Mar 07, 2024

TMS Honors Tresa Pollock for Impact as a Researcher and Mentor

The materials professor received the 2024 William D. Nix Award from her peers.

A video that highlights Shuji Nakamura's discovery of Blue LED has gone viral and received nearly 15 million views online.

Feb 27, 2024

Viral Video Shines Light on Shuji Nakamura's Discovery of Blue LED

The video highlights his journey to develop the bright-blue LED, a technology that has revolutionized lighting around the world.

Electrical and computer engineering professor Jason Marden has been elevated to the status of IEEE Fellow.

Feb 27, 2024

Rising Status: ECE Professor Jason Marden Named IEEE Fellow

Fewer than 0.1% of IEEE members receive the prestigious honor each year

Seeding new engineering for better light-driven catalysis (from left): Steven DenBaars, Phil Christopher, Shuji Nakamura

Feb 16, 2024

A Seed Grant for Light-driven Catalysis

A collaboration to engineer a solid-state laser customized to power more efficient light-driven catalysis.

Dean Umesh Mishra (left in left photo) and donors (from left in right photo) Duncan Eilings and Alistair Winn just after the unveling of the donor appreciation plaque.