Alumni

Every startup company begins with an idea, but as a group of aspiring entrepreneurs at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering learned Feb. 26, it is the funding behind the idea that ultimately determines success. As part of the Spring 2018 Chambers Family Entrepreneurial… Read More

Deyu Li, professor of mechanical engineering, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a distinction awarded to ASME members who have made significant engineering achievements. Deyu Li Li has made significant contributions in nanoscale energy transport as well as microfluidics and nanofluidics.  He is internationally… Read More

MIT Senseable City Lab Director Carlo Ratti to deliver Vanderbilt’s Hall Lecture Feb. 22 Carlo Ratti creates technological solutions that respond to citizens of cities. He makes cities senseable. Carlo Ratti “In the midst of rapid urbanization, the concept of smart cities — or senseable cities — as we prefer… Read More

Robert W. Pitz and Sankaran Mahadevan are members of the 2018 class of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics fellows. They join 20 other members from academia, industry and government honored by the AIAA. AIAA confers the distinction of Fellow in recognition of an individual’s notable and valuable contributions to… Read More

Karina Gupta, an engineering student active with Design for America, leads part of the discussion at library design challenge boot camp. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) Design shapes processes and experiences as well as physical products. That mindset served Vanderbilt engineering undergraduates well during a student design competition to make the resources in university… Read More

Engineering Dean Philippe Fauchet and other school officials honored more than 40 undergraduate SEC athletes and ROTC members at a University Club dinner Monday. Say “Yes!” to opportunities outside your comfort zone. Shine your own star. Become comfortable with your ignorance. Chase excellence, not success. Hire people who are good… Read More

GreenLight Medical was 1 of 13 companies selected for Google Pitch Day in 2017. Austin Dirks (BE’08), right, is CEO; Stephen Saine (BS’04), left, is technical architect. Three key experiences paved the way for Austin Dirks (BE’08) and Stephen Saine (BS’04) to launch a medical device and technology procurement platform… Read More

Houston Massey (BE’15), left, and Nanhva Jin (BE’13) stayed busy at the table for Epic Systems. It hasn’t been all that long since Houston Massey (BE’15) stood on the other side of the table at a career fair, nervously waiting to speak with company representatives. On Monday Massey and… Read More

A portion of the 2016 frequency allocation chart. In two years, the world may see a revolutionary solution to the century-old approach of allocating bands for specific use on the radio frequency spectrum. Vanderbilt may help solve the problem. A Vanderbilt team of researchers and alumni – dubbed MarmotE –… Read More

Engineering professors Craig Duvall and Jason Valentine join 10 outstanding faculty members from across the university as the 2018 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. The class comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty. “Our world-class faculty are the heart… Read More