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College of Engineering News

Mar 23, 2021
Ten CoE Students Receive Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Fellows receive three years of financial support, totaling $138,000, from the National Science Foundation. 

Yu-Xiang Wang, assistant professor of Computer Science

Yu-Xiang Wang, assistant professor of Computer Science

Mar 16, 2021
A Matter of Privacy

Yu-Xiang Wang receives a prestigious Early CAREER Award from National Science Foundation to advance differential privacy applications. 

Steven DenBaars (left) and Shuji Nakamura

Steven DenBaars (left) and Shuji Nakamura

Feb 26, 2021
Steven DenBaars, Shuji Nakamura Receive Local Innovation Awards

UCSB materials science colleagues have made key advances in gallium-nitride-based solid state electronics.

Source: UCSB Current

Tanya Das, Chief of Staff for the Office of Science

Feb 24, 2021
ECE Alumna Appointed Chief of Staff of the Office of Science

Tanya Das will implement the Biden administration's priorities related to climate change and racial equity. 

Igor Mezić

Igor Mezić; photograph by Matt Perko

Feb 23, 2021
Igor Mezić Earns Major SIAM Award for Development of Koopman Operator Theory

His innovative application of the 90-year-old theory makes it possible to solve previously unsolvable problems.

Clockwise from top left: Professors Linda Petzold, Sumita Pennathur, Dennis Clegg, Megan Valentine

Clockwise from top left: Professors Linda Petzold, Sumita Pennathur, Dennis Clegg, Megan Valentine

Feb 17, 2021
Four UCSB Professors Named AIMBE Fellows for 2021

Each is recognized for interdisciplinary achievements that have significantly contributed to health and well-being. 

Rachel Segalman (left) and Craig Hawker, Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Newly elected members of the National Academy of Engineering: Rachel Segalman (left) and Craig Hawker

Feb 09, 2021
Professors Segalman and Hawker Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions for engineers.

Shuji Nakamura. Photo by Matt Perko

Shuji Nakamura. Photo by Matt Perko

Feb 02, 2021
Shuji Nakamura Receives Most-Prestigious Prize for Engineering

Queen Elizabeth Prize recognizes Nakamura and others for their roles in inventing and developing LED lights.

Source: UCSB Current

Matt Beane, assistant professor

Jan 22, 2021
On the Radar

Matt Beane has been named a researcher whose work will make an impact in the year ahead by Thinkers50. 

NIkil Jayant

Nikil Jayant

Jan 20, 2021
Adjunct Professor Becomes a Fellow at National Academy of Inventors

Nikil Jayant’s contributions — including 36 patents — have enabled highly impactful technological advances.

Yufei Ding, assistant professor of computer science

Jan 06, 2021
Quantum Promise

Yufei Ding has received a prestigious NSF Early CAREER Award to improve the efficiency and accuracy of quantum devices. 

Yangying Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering

Dec 29, 2020
Recognizing Innovation

Yangying Zhu receives a National Science Foundation Early CAREER Award to pursue phase-change research. 

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