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Abdeldjelil "DJ" Belarbi, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, is one of the recipients this year of the Delmar L. Bloem Distinguished Service Award. He is the first University of Houston professor to receive the honor. CEE's Belarbi earns American Concrete Institute service award

A Cullen College of Engineering professor has been recognized for his distinguished service with the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Abdeldjelil "DJ" Belarbi, Ph.D., Hugh Roy…
2022-23 Outstanding Senior New Podcast Episode: 2022-23 Outstanding Senior, Sarah Hakam

Listen as Sarah Hakam, the recipient of the Outstanding Senior of the Cullen College of Engineering, talks about her story from majoring in biomedical engineering to getting…
A two-car crash is an unfortunately common sight on Houston roads. [Getty Images.] ME Study Identifies 10 Most Dangerous Neighborhood Intersections in Harris County

A new study led by University of Houston students and their professor identifies the 10 most accident-prone neighborhood intersections in Harris County. Collisions in these areas…
As part of the Cullen College of Engineering's continuing effort to support its students and alumni, members of the Mechanical Engineering Department have successfully restarted a program to offer refresher workshops for Fundamental of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineer (PE) licensure exams. Licensure exam refresher courses for ME receives good turnout

As part of the Cullen College of Engineering's continuing effort to support its students and alumni, members of the Mechanical Engineering Department have successfully restarted a…
Daniel Wong. CEE alum Wong named Houston Engineer of the Year

Daniel Wong, Ph.D., P.E., a distinguished graduate of the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, has been selected as the 2022 Houston Engineer of the Year. Wong…
Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) team leads, Sameera and Akash New Podcast Episode: Marine Competition: Capture Capture Style

New podcast episode featuring the UH Marine Energy Collegiate Competition Team team leads, Sameera and Akash. Listen as Sameera & Akash give us a broad overview of the…
Four students and a faculty member affiliated with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Cullen College of Engineering had their research papers spotlighted at the 2021 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC). Research by Faghih, 4 ECE students spotlighted at conference

Four students and a faculty member affiliated with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Cullen College of Engineering had their research papers spotlighted at…
Industrial Engineering senior Emi Diaz, a student at the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston. The Undergrad Journey of Emi Diaz

The following student experience was written by Emilia (Emi) Diaz, an Industrial Engineering senior at the Cullen College of Engineering and the president of the UH student…
Wei-Chuan Shih, Ph.D., is part of the 2022 cohort of the Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics. Shih is a Cullen College of Engineering Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. ECE's Shih selected for TMCi accelerator

A professor from the Cullen College of Engineering's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is part of one of 20 teams or individuals chosen for the 2022 Accelerator…
Gino Lim, R. Larry and Gerlene (Gerri) R. Snider Endowed Chair of Industrial Engineering, proposes the use of drones with built-in wireless electrification line battery charging systems to extend flight time and patrol U.S. borders. System Developed by IE Drone Pioneer Provides Continuous Live Monitoring

To enhance security of the nation’s border, a pioneer in drone technology at the University of Houston is proposing a continuous flight of small drones over its perimeter. One…