College of Engineering News
As Coronavirus Spreads Globally, These Researchers Are Designing Ventilators That Cost Less Than $1,000 | Forbes, 4/30/20
NovaVent is a low-cost, emergency ventilator developed by a group of Villanova University faculty and students in collaboration with Philadelphia-area medical professionals. According to project lead, Dr. C. Nataraj, this new device could be key for assisting in the event of a second wave of the Coronavirus in the U.S. or in low-income countries where ventilators are in desperately short supply. read more
When Fluids Meet Nanomaterials: Establishing a Fluid-Assisted Nanomanufacturing
As the United States aims to revive its manufacturing industry, Mechanical Engineering professors Drs. Bo Li and Qianhong Wu have received a $499,957 NSF grant to develop a new field of fluid-assisted nanomanufacturing with applications in flexible electronics. read more
Civil Engineering Seniors Awards Moles Scholarships
Villanova Civil Engineering seniors Colin Donnelly and Patrick Russo have been awarded scholarships by The Moles, a national fraternal organization dedicated to the heavy construction industry. They are interning with O'Donnell & Naccarato and ARCO Design/Build, respectively. read more
Communicating with Frankie: A Nova Solution
Through a capstone research project, Villanova Electrical and Computer Engineering students are working to address the challenges of communication for individuals with spastic cerebral palsy. With the support of the Villanova community though a new crowdfunding campaign, the goal of this project is to develop an easy-to-use system in which an iPad can be used to speak, text, email and communicate more independently. read more
Sustainable Engineering Students Consult with Local Township to Reduce Energy Costs
Students in Villanova’s Sustainable Engineering graduate program partnered with Plymouth Township in Montgomery County, PA, to develop a plan to meet the township’s renewable energy goals as part of the nationwide “Ready for 100” initiative. read more