Leading the Way
More than $100 million awarded for research during fiscal year 2024
For the first time in its history, The University of Alabama College of Engineering received more than $100 million in new external research awards in a single fiscal year, with just over $100.5 million in new awards for FY 2024. This accomplishment marks a period of vast growth, signified by a 244% increase in research grant awards over the past five years.
By the Numbers
The College of Engineering is making a substantial impact in the areas of engineering education and research. Here is a glimpse at notable data points for the College.
5,416
students currently enrolled
11
research centers
9
Astrobotics
national championships
40+
student organizations
and competition teams
96%
students employed or
enrolled in graduate school
News
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Hu Receives Funding From Department of Energy to Conduct Research on High-Entropy Two-Dimensional Materials
Dr. Chongze Hu, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, received a $635,000 Department of Energy Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Award for his research project titled “Computational-Guided and Data-Driven Discovery of High-Entropy Two-Dimensional MXenes.”
NASA Launches LunaRecycle Challenge; UA Serves as Allied Organization
NASA announced the launch of the LunaRecycle Challenge on Monday, Sept. 30, offering $3 million in prizes for innovations in recycling material waste on deep space missions with The University...
Mulani Elected to AIAA 2025 Associate Fellowship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Sameer Mulani, associate professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, was elected to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2025 Associate Fellowship. The AIAA...
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NASA Launches LunaRecycle Challenge; UA Serves as Allied Organization
NASA announced the launch of the LunaRecycle Challenge on Monday, Sept. 30, offering $3 million in prizes for innovations in recycling material waste on deep space missions with The University...
NSF-funded Summer Program Grants Research Experience to Local Students and Educators
This summer, Dr. Steven Weinman hosted a six-week summer program for undergraduate and graduate students from Stillman College, Shelton State Community College, The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Lawson...
UA Professor at the Cutting-Edge of Medicine Design
Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar, Distinguished University Research Professor with The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, is a world-renowned voice in the field of translational science for medicine...
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Hooks Selected as Summer 2024 Outstanding Co-op Student
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Christian Hooks, a senior majoring in civil engineering with a minor in structural engineering, was selected as the summer 2024 Outstanding Co-op Student by the Engineering Career...
Clement Named 2024 Fellow of National Groundwater Association
Dr. Prabhakar Clement, professor of environmental engineering and founding director of the Center for Water Quality Research, has been designated as a 2024 National Ground Water Association Fellow. Fellows are...
NASA Launches LunaRecycle Challenge; UA Serves as Allied Organization
NASA announced the launch of the LunaRecycle Challenge on Monday, Sept. 30, offering $3 million in prizes for innovations in recycling material waste on deep space missions with The University...
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Rahimi to Lead UA Department of Computer Science
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Shahram Rahimi was recently named head of the Department of Computer Science at The University of Alabama College of Engineering. He will assume the role on...
UA Scientist Teaches Children to Pilot Drones with their Brains at Library Demo
Dr. Chris S. Crawford, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and director of the Human-Technology Interaction Lab, led a STEM workshop on Oct. 6 for a group of...
Gray Honored by UA Board of Trustees as Distinguished Teaching Professor
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Jeff Gray, a professor in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering, as a Distinguished Teaching Professor. Gray...
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University of Alabama Researchers Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Department of Energy Funding
Dr. Patrick Kung, associate professor and associate department head for undergraduate programs, and Dr. Seongsin Margaret Kim, professor, of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, received nearly $1 million in funding from the Department of Energy for their research in quantum networking.
NASA Launches LunaRecycle Challenge; UA Serves as Allied Organization
NASA announced the launch of the LunaRecycle Challenge on Monday, Sept. 30, offering $3 million in prizes for innovations in recycling material waste on deep space missions with The University...
Innovative UA Research Recognized with NSF CAREER Awards
Four professors at The University of Alabama received one of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious honors for early-career faculty.
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UA Hosts 2024 University Turbine Systems Research Program Conference
The University of Alabama College of Engineering held the 2024 University Turbine Systems Research and Advanced Turbines Program Review Meeting from Sept. 24-25 at the Bryant Conference Center. The UTSR...
NASA Launches LunaRecycle Challenge; UA Serves as Allied Organization
NASA announced the launch of the LunaRecycle Challenge on Monday, Sept. 30, offering $3 million in prizes for innovations in recycling material waste on deep space missions with The University...
Cook Selected as Spring 2024 Outstanding Co-op Student
Cameron Cook, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, was selected as the spring 2024 Outstanding Co-op Student by the Engineering Career Development Center. Cook completed his first semester of co-op...
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NASA Launches LunaRecycle Challenge; UA Serves as Allied Organization
NASA announced the launch of the LunaRecycle Challenge on Monday, Sept. 30, offering $3 million in prizes for innovations in recycling material waste on deep space missions with The University...
Innovative UA Research Recognized with NSF CAREER Awards
Four professors at The University of Alabama received one of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious honors for early-career faculty.
Ringing in a New Ceremony for the College of Engineering
Graduation is a special time for students of all majors. It’s a time to reflect on one’s educational journey and accomplishments. It’s a time to celebrate with family and friends....
University of Alabama Researchers Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Department of Energy Funding
Dr. Patrick Kung, associate professor and associate department head for undergraduate programs, and Dr. Seongsin Margaret Kim, professor, of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, received nearly $1 million in funding from the Department of Energy for their research in quantum networking.
Rahimi to Lead UA Department of Computer Science
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Shahram Rahimi was recently named head of the Department of Computer Science at The University of Alabama College of Engineering. He will assume the role on...
University of Alabama College of Engineering Surpasses $100 Million in New Research Awards in a Single Fiscal Year
For the first time in its history, The University of Alabama College of Engineering received more than $100 million in new external research awards in a single fiscal year, with just over $100.5 million in new awards for FY 2024. This accomplishment marks a period of vast growth, signified by a 244% increase in research grant awards over the past five years.
Our Departments
Engineering features a wide variety of nationally-accredited programs, affording students the flexibility to shape their academic goals to suit developing interests.
4,732
Engineering Undergraduates
684
Engineering Graduates
500
National Merit Finalists
2,069
Honors College Students
3,086
on Merit-Based Scholarships
Join the College
From students to faculty and staff members, we are committed to recruiting top-tier talent to join the College of Engineering community. Visit the links below to learn more about available academic and job opportunities.
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