Subith Vasu

In the future, people won’t hail traditional taxicabs to the airport — they’ll hop in air taxis that can fly them from remote locations to major airports in a matter of minutes. For passengers, this mode of transportation will save time and add ease to the stressful process of traveling. But for residents of communities […]

Three UCF mechanical and aerospace engineering students have been awarded the 2025 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship, which provides funding and mentorship to students who pursue a doctoral degree in disciplines of military importance. The recipients are: Gabriel Duany ’25 Aaron Guenther ’25 Lucas Pitts ’24 The fellows will work on a […]

UCF has continuously been recognized as a top supplier of graduates to the aerospace and defense industries, and two UCF professors plan to solidify that reputation through a new national consortium. Professors Subith Vasu and Jayanta Kapat are leading a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to […]

More than 70% of the nation’s freight is transported by large commercial trucks. While ground transportation may be a popular choice for delivery, it isn’t the cleanest. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles such as tractor-trailers, buses and vocational vehicles are the largest mobile source of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. […]

A new professor has been named and another reappointed to prestigious UCF trustee chair professorships honoring faculty scholars of national and international acclaim in teaching, research and service. New appointee Subith Vasu and reappointee Alain Kassab are professors in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). They are among an elite list of UCF faculty members to receive […]