Brenda Ellis

A highly collaborative research project on two-dimensional materials only a few atoms thick has resulted in an important advance that could lead to a new class of 2D materials for a range of critical applications in electronics, energy storage, and other areas. In a paper published last week, “Order… Read More

Vanderbilt University and the University of Liverpool in the U.K. have announced the inaugural recipients of a new joint seed grant program that supports faculty teams pursuing innovative projects designed to grow into larger collaborations and generate external funding. Ravindra Duddu Ravindra Duddu, associate professor of civil and environmental… Read More

A Vanderbilt engineering professor is working with clinical colleagues to develop and validate an augmented reality (AR) vision guidance system to help surgeons place cochlear implants more precisely. The guidance system leverages emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology and uses inexpensive, commonly available equipment, making it practical for many operating rooms. Read More

The Wond’ry (Vanderbilt University) The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s cross-disciplinary innovation space, was integrated into the School of Engineering effective July 1. As part of the realignment, entrepreneurship efforts have transitioned to the Owen School. “We are investing significantly in innovation and entrepreneurship programming to further unite our campus in interdisciplinary discovery… Read More

The rocket team representing the Vanderbilt Aerospace Design Laboratory (VADL) attempted a very challenging payload deployment and landing sequence (video) for the 2025 NASA University Student Launch Competition May 4 at Bragg Farms, just north of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. … Read More

Second from left: Biomedical Engineering Professor Todd Giorgio finished second in the 2025 Multisport National Championships June 8, 2025, in Omaha. He is competing in the world championship for Team USA later this month in Spain.   Todd Giorgio finished second in the 2025 Multisport National Championships June… Read More

Left to right, engineering faculty awardees are Scott Guelcher, Shihong Lin, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Meiyi Ma, Nabil Simaan   Vanderbilt has announced eleven awardees in the latest round of its Innovation Catalyst Fund, an initiative that supports translational research that has promising commercial potential. Five engineering professors received awards in the… Read More

Vanderbilt University and Cintra, a Ferrovial company, along with the NextMove by Cintra team, are collaborating on an exciting project centered on I-24 MOTION, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mobility Technology Interstate Observation Network, located in Nashville, Tenn. Dan Work The project is being led by Dan Work, professor… Read More

André L. Churchwell, MD, was honored with a portrait on May 6 in recognition of his three decades of service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Joining him at the event were honored guests: his grandchildren, Victor Evans Jr., age 4, and Julia Elizabeth Evans, age 2. André L. Churchwell, MD,… Read More

Dean Krish Roy presented awards and honors on May 8 to 30 seniors at the School of Engineering’s 2025 Commencement reception. Earlier, the School of Engineering’s Founder’s Medalist was recognized at Graduates Day, and the Banner Bearer will play an honorary role in the Vanderbilt Commencement ceremony, May 9. Grace… Read More