College of Engineering News
Associate Dean Sylvie Lorente Joins Governing Body of European Research Council
As one of 22 distinguished members of the ERC’s Scientific Council, Dr. Lorente will help set the scientific strategy for the organization, which provides funding for groundbreaking research conducted within the European Union.
College of Engineering Recognizes 7 Faculty Members with Promotions
The Engineering community congratulates professors Charles Coe, Bo Li, Jim O’Brien, Kristin Sample-Lord, Virginia Smith, Ani Ural and Kevin Waters.
Two Recent Engineering Graduates Win Fulbright Grants for 2022-23
Joseph Zinno ’22 ME and Alexa Dang ’22 were among the 19 Villanovans offered grants to conduct research, study and teach abroad. Two others from the College of Engineering were recognized as semi-finalists.
Villanova Hosts Symposium Honoring Franklin Medal Laureate
“From Solving Mysteries in Cellular Biomechanics to Vulnerable Plaque Rupture to Jet Trains that Ski,” the event featured talks recognizing the illustrious career of Dr. Sheldon Weinbaum, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering in the City College of New York’s Grove School of Engineering.
Industry Spotlight: Villanova Engineering–Aqua Partnership Improves Access to Clean Water Abroad
Working in partnership with Villanova’s Center for Humanitarian Engineering and International Development, staff members from Aqua have lent their expertise to Engineering students through projects aimed at increasing the availability of sustainable water supplies in developing communities.