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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
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
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Of those that have surgery, more than 40% will have additional breast reconstruction surgery. Next-Level Breast Reconstruction After Cancer

Collaborative Team Develops Custom Molds with $2.7M NIH Grant Professor Fatima Merchant, department chair of engineering technology at the University of Houston, is part of a… Read More
Assistant professor of human resource development Melika Shirmohammadi, Ph.D., was recognized earlier this summer with the Reviewer of the Year award from Human Relations, a prominent academic journal. HRD’s Shirmohammadi Recognized as Reviewer of the Year by Journal “Human Relations”

Assistant professor of human resource development Melika Shirmohammadi, Ph.D., was recognized earlier this summer with the Reviewer of the Year award from Human Relations, a… Read More
Professor of mechanical engineering technology Francisco C Robles Hernández, Ph.D., has been awarded $187,914 by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to investigate a novel method of neutral temperature determination on the nation's railroads. Tech Division's Robles Hernández Aims to Reduce Train Derailments with FRA Funding

Professor of mechanical engineering technology Francisco C Robles Hernández, Ph.D., has been awarded $187,914 by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Railroad… Read More
SCLT student and SIDO vice president Jenifer Mendoza reflects on her experience as a buyer intern with CITGO. Internship Q&A with SCLT Undergraduate Jenifer Mendoza

SCLT student, Supply-Chain Industrial Distribution Organization (SIDO) vice president, and recent ITMA Scholarship recipient Jenifer Mendoza reflects on her experience as a buyer… Read More
Emeritus Professor of Digital Media and prior Hartman/Dennis Service to Education Awardee Jerry Waite (right) presents the 2024 award to Alters (left). Digital Media Professor Alters Receives GCEA Service to Education Award

Instructional associate professor of digital media Monika Alters has been awarded the 2024 Hartman/Dennis Service to Education Award by the Graphic Communications Education… Read More