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Henderson (left) and Zerze (righ) aim "to build a consortium among the University of Houston, Prairie View A&M, and the University of Kentucky in an effort to support engineering students who face financial barriers and challenges pertaining to engineering identity development." ChBE Faculty Seek to Support Talented Low-Income Students, Build Intercollegiate Consortium with NSF Grant

Two faculty from the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering — assistant professor Jerrod A. Henderson, Ph.D., and lecturer Hasan Zerze, Ph.D. —… Read More
Research professor Anil K. Bhowmick, Ph.D., in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has been awarded the International Rubber Conference Organisation’s (IRCO) Gold Medal for his contributions to research, education, and industry in the field of rubber science and engineering. ChBE’s Bhowmick Awarded by International Rubber Conference Organisation

Research professor Anil K. Bhowmick, Ph.D., in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has been awarded the International Rubber Conference… Read More
Assistant professor of industrial engineering Na Zou (right) has received $169,982 of a collaborative research award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering Minority Serving Institution (CISE-MSI) Research Expansion program. IE’s Zou Aims to Improve Healthcare Wearables via Deep Learning with NSF Award

Assistant professor of industrial engineering Na Zou, Ph.D., has received $169,982 of a collaborative research award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and… Read More
Jamaan Alanazi, a Technology Project Management graduate student, came to the University of Houston to study project management in 2022. Tech Division’s Alanazi Excels in TPM

Jamaan Alanazi, a Technology Project Management graduate student, came to the University of Houston to study project management in 2022 after bouncing between home and abroad due… Read More
Abdul Khan, assistant professor of Biotechnology, in one of the plant research greenhouses. Doing the Dirty Work: UH Part of $7.9M Initiative to Promote Soil Health and Tackle Climate Change

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has chosen a University of Houston project as one of 12 nationwide aimed at improving soil health… Read More
New wearable sensors, developed by UH engineers, examine eye movement to assess brain disorders or damage to the brain. Improving Eye Tracking to Assess Brain Disorders

New Eye Sensors Use Special Material That Generates Electricity When It Bends A University of Houston engineering team has developed wearable sensors to examine eye movement to… Read More
Image of a microwave plasma in the UH lab of Dr. Shan. Boosting Clean Energy with AI-Powered Catalysts and Microwave Plasma Technologies

As the world races to combat environmental degradation and climate challenges, transitioning to renewable energy has become a top priority. However, the inconsistent nature of… Read More
In a collaborative project between the Harris County Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Office and the University of Houston, researchers, county staff and the Harris County energy management team within the Sustainability Office are working together to develop a comprehensive baseline of energy use and energy use intensity for County assets. ECE Faculty Partner with Harris County on Vision for Sustainable Energy Future

In a collaborative project between the Harris County Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Office and the University of Houston, researchers, county staff and the… Read More
Professor of mechanical engineering technology Francisco C. Robles Hernández, Ph.D., has been awarded $307,275 of a total $624,936 grant by the National Science Foundation to investigate potential methods of increasing superconductor efficiency in a collaborative project with the University of Kansas. Tech Division's Robles Hernández is Supercharging Superconductors with NSF Award

Professor of mechanical engineering technology Francisco C. Robles Hernández, Ph.D., has been awarded $307,275 of a total $624,936 grant by the National Science Foundation to… Read More
Jian Chen and Thomas "Tico" Hannan of the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering were awarded the inaugural university-level Genspiration Prize at the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) 13th Annual Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina this summer. L to R: Genspiration Foundation founders Judy Genshaft and Steve Greenbaum; awardees Tico Hannan and Jian Chen; Bryan Greenbaum; and Genspiration Foundation CEO Noreen Segrest. National Academy of Inventors Honors UH MAE Student Innovators with Inaugural Genspiration Prize

Jian Chen and Thomas "Tico" Hannan of the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering were awarded the inaugural university-level Genspiration Prize at the National… Read More