This semester, a small group of mostly Ph.D. students are learning the fundamentals of systems engineering in a class taught by a company executive with more than 30 years' experience in the automotive industry.
Founded in 2024, the Carolina Institute for Battery Innovation's core pillars of research, education, outreach and manufacturing drives technological advancements, cultivates a skilled workforce, and supports South Carolina's economic development.
In a lab inside the Swearingen Engineering Center, junior Haley Stokes built a system that changed her life.
"The great infrastructure of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the expertise of my colleagues in fuel chemistry is valuable to what I hope to accomplish through my research." - Ashwini Karmarkar
For senior computer science major Ian Kruger, entrepreneurship is not just a hobby; it is a way of solving real-world problems.
"Wireless signals have long been a cornerstone for many communication-based applications, where we typically do not want interference. This project explores using interference in a useful manner to use wireless signals from multiple sources simultaneously for computation." - Alphan Sahin
Brad Tune graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2002 with a degree in political science and aspirations to attend law school. But two years later, he decided to follow a civil engineering career path.
The Gary Anderson Early Achievement Award recognizes a rising researcher whose notable contributions and work has already had an impact in their field within adaptive structures and material systems.
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition recently announced an agreement aimed at transforming South Carolina into a national and global leader in nuclear innovation.
Melih Calamak enjoyed all aspects of civil engineering as an undergraduate student in Turkey. Now, he is sharing his knowledge and experiences with undergraduates as an instructor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Since they first appeared on wristwatches in the early 1970s, liquid crystal displays have made the leap to TVs, smartphones, household appliances and automobile dashboards. Now an even more responsive type of LCD technology, called blue phase liquid crystals, is getting closer to commercial use, and a USC chemical engineering professor’s research in that field is attracting notice.
"I think continuous collaboration between USC and NUST could provide students with international engineering competence, which would undoubtedly produce versatile and exceptional engineers." - NUST visiting student Barakat Al Hinai.
Colisha Dunbar's determination reflects the spirit that has fueled her success in both engineering and business. Today, she is widely recognized for her leadership, community impact and unwavering commitment to mentoring the next generation.
Despite recently celebrating his 90th birthday this past August, Research Associate Elwyn Roberts continues to serve as a valuable consultant in both industry and academia.
The University of South Carolina is a long way from senior Jessica Schmidt's hometown of Wantagh, New York. But recommendations from friends and her mom pushed her to take a closer look at the university.
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing hosted a screening of the documentary, "The Nuclear Frontier," followed by a panel discussion in the college's Amoco Hall on Tuesday, September 23.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in industry and can be found in numerous household products. Known as "forever chemicals," PFAS do not easily break down over time due to strong chemical bonds and could build to levels that harm individuals' health and the environment.
Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Christian O'Reilly is working on developing a framework to support multiscale model-driven analysis of the brain and its disorders.
"We're doing algorithms and determining what will happen if the communication links fail. If it's successful, then it has a chance to be picked up and some of this technology may show up in the Navy fleet." - Herb Ginn
Premier engineering design competition Baja SAE originated in 1976 at the University of South Carolina under the direction of Mechanical Engineering Professor John F. Stephens.
Snapping shrimp can create shockwaves strong enough to stun prey. But how do they survive each other’s blasts? USC biologist Dan Speiser and his team discovered that a special “orbital hood” — a helmet-like shield around the shrimp’s eyes and brain — protects them from these powerful shockwaves. Collaborating with biomedical researchers at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, the team is now studying the hood’s structure to design next-generation helmets that could protect human brains from shock waves and even reduce the risk of PTSD in military personnel.
"One thing about me is that I want to be taken out of my comfort zone. I want to be challenged." - Laura Danielli
The average cleanup cost of oil spills varies between states, but the costs are often overwhelming for small businesses which handle petroleum. As a result, many businesses in the past have failed to report leaks and spills. But one MCEC alum has helped cover costs and has been actively involved in cleanups.
Computer Science Ph.D. student Misagh Soltani channels his passion for artificial intelligence into furthering model-based deep reinforcement learning. It is work he hopes will make tasks easier and information more accessible for the betterment of society.
A partnership announced this week brings together the University of South Carolina's nationally ranked nuclear engineering program and The Nuclear Company, which is leading gigawatt-scale deployment of nuclear power across America and pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction.
Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor Subramani Sockalingam's current research project aims to use a novel approach to address challenges and better understand damage development in carbon composite materials.