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New Faculty Bring Expertise in Energy, Data Science and Digital Twins

May 6, 2026
The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science welcomed four new faculty members for the spring 2026 semester. These four join the previous 39 faculty members who joined the college in August 2025. The new faculty bring a wide range of expertise that ranges from energy system optimization and supply chain management to digital twins […]

4 Knights Named Goldwater Scholars, Elevating UCF to a Historic National Milestone

April 29, 2026
Our outstanding undergraduate students are redefining the boundaries of STEM through their high-impact research — and in doing so, placing the university among the nation’s top producers of Goldwater Scholars. The prestigious Goldwater Scholarship identifies and supports the nation’s best student researchers in the fields of engineering, mathematics and natural sciences. This year’s honorees, all expected to graduate […]

Aerospace Engineering Programs Climb in U.S. News and World Report Rankings

April 13, 2026
UCF’s engineering programs have been recognized as some of the best in the nation once again through the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate School rankings. The university achieved a total of 10 rankings for engineering, including two in the top 50. UCF ranked No. 46 for its industrial engineering programs and No. 38 […]

MAE Faculty, Staff Honored During 2026 Founders’ Day Celebration

April 1, 2026
Founders’ Day is a celebration of the exceptional accomplishments of UCF’s faculty, staff and students. This year, nearly 50 members of the College of Engineering and Computer Science have been recognized for excellence in teaching, research, academics and service. Seven of the honorees are from the UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The university […]

UCF Engineering Professor Elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

March 10, 2026
A global institution with a long history of promoting developments in aerospace and aviation has honored an internationally acclaimed faculty member for his impactful research in propulsion, laser diagnostics, power generation, transportation and space air quality monitoring. The Royal Aeronautical Society has recognized UCF Aerospace Engineering Professor Subith Vasu as a fellow. Founded in 1866, […]