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Xingpeng Li, associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston. New AI Model From ECE’s Li Predicts Battery Decay to Make Renewable Energy More Reliable

As the global demand for reliable electricity grows, University of Houston researchers are deploying artificial intelligence to solve a critical vulnerability in the power grid:… Read More
[Left to right] UH graduates Chiamaka Anigbogu, Anita Anigbogu and Somto Anigbogu. Anita is a graduate of the Cullen College of Engineering. Cullen Triplet Among Record Graduation Class for College, UH

At the University of Houston, dreaming big isn’t just encouraged — it’s expected. From bold ideas in the classroom to impact in the community, Coogs are defined by their ambition… Read More
Venkat “Selva” Selvamanickam, M.D. Anderson Chair Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, is this year’s recipient of the Esther Farfel Award, the highest honor given by the University of Houston to its faculty members. Selva, Eight Others From Cullen Honored with UH Awards

Venkat “Selva” Selvamanickam, M.D. Anderson Chair Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, is this year’s recipient of the Esther Farfel Award, the highest honor given… Read More
A young woman stands next to TDECU's bronze cougar statue. She is wearing partial graduation regalia and holding up the Cougar paw hand sign. CEE Grad Eger Credits STEM Success to Nuances of Nature

Spring 2026 Honors College graduate and NAE Grand Challenge Scholar Ella Eger, who will be walking to receive her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a minor in energy and… Read More
[Left to right] Pradeep Sharma, Dean of the Cullen College of Engineering, presents a William A. Brookshire Teaching Excellence Award to Alex Landon, Director of the Cullen Honors Program. Faculty, Staff honored at 2025–26 Excellence Awards

The Cullen College of Engineering recognized the stellar work of its researchers and staff at the 2025-26 Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards. Winners were announced following the… Read More
[Left] Bin Hu, an assistant professor of Computer Engineering Technology in the Department of Engineering Technology, and master’s student Tony Tran display hardware received from NVIDIA. Hu earned an award from the company in support of his research. ET’s Hu Receives NVIDIA Academic Grant Program Award

Bin Hu, an assistant professor of Computer Engineering Technology in the Department of Engineering Technology at the Cullen College of Engineering, has received an award from… Read More
The University of Houston hosted two roundtable discussions this spring at its Katy campus, bringing together business and industry leaders to discuss workforce needs and how academic programs can better align with the region. UH’s Katy Campus Brings Business Leaders Together To Shape Workforce Programs

The University of Houston hosted two roundtable discussions this spring at its Katy campus, bringing together business and industry leaders to discuss workforce needs and how… Read More
A workshop for High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Magnet and Conductor Manufacturing will be held at the University of Houston this week, featuring experts from the Cullen College of Engineering. Workshop on nuclear fusion, high temperature superconductors at UH this week

A workshop for High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Magnet and Conductor Manufacturing will be held at the University of Houston this week, featuring experts from the Cullen… Read More
Milton Rosa, a computer engineering technology student, has been selected as a SMART Scholarship recipient for 2026. Rosa selected for DoW’s SMART scholarship

When Milton Rosa reflects on what he has accomplished at the Cullen College of Engineering as a computer engineering technology student and being selected as a SMART Scholarship… Read More
A man with light olive skin, dark hair, and dark-framed glasses smiles at the camera. He is shown from the chest up and stands in front of a plain grey background. ET’s Fan Receives CAREER Award to Study Flexible Data Center Integration in Power Systems

Associate Professor of Engineering Technology Lei Fan has received an NSF CAREER Award in the amount of $500,018 for his proposal, Optimal Integration of Flexible Data Centers in… Read More