College of Engineering

The view of a road submerged in the sea at high tide

Interactive Map Shows Thresholds for Coastal Nuisance Flooding

Researchers used machine learning to calculate sea level rise and high tide flooding thresholds along U.S. coast.

Dr. Joshua Bittle, Dr. Ajay Agrawal, John Driscoll, Dr. Brian Boudouris, and Tim Haskew, Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering stand in front of the diesel combustion lab

University of Alabama Researchers Tackle Idling Diesel Emissions at Ports

UA engineering researchers will develop and test a new way to tackle diesel emissions during idling conditions.

Sunday Okafor wearing graduation regalia and standing near road construction signage

The Long and Safe Road: International Graduate Helps Others 

Before Sunday Okafor started studying for his doctorate in civil engineering at UA, he knew he wanted to help make roads safer for everyone.

A wall in Cyber Hall that reads "building a more secure tomorrow"

UA Launches New Center for AI Research and Development

UA is setting a new standard for AI research as part of a campus-wide collaboration.

A female college student poses for a photo in a chemical engineering lab

Senior Seeks Out New Challenges in Path to Med School

Mountain Brook native Kyra Berger will enhance her undergraduate research experiences later this month at the Technical University of Denmark.

Synthetic zeolites made in the lab of Dr. James Harris.

Engineering Graduate Student Wins Department of Energy Fellowship

Ethan Iaia was one of only 86 students selected nationwide for the honor.

The University of Alabama entrance marker is pictured with flowers in front.

2 UA Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars

Two faculty members received Fulbright awards for educators to teach and research around the globe.

Innovative UA Research Recognized with NSF CAREER Awards

Innovative UA Research Recognized with NSF CAREER Awards

The award provides grant funding for innovative research and education to early-career faculty.

The University of Alabama Astrobotics team stands in front of a rocket with their winning lunar mining rover

Astrobotics Team Continues Winning Tradition

Student teams built robotic rovers capable of performing tasks that will be needed for future lunar missions.

Dr. Bharat Balasubramanian stands in front of a sign with the words Automated, Connected, Shared and Safe.

Federal Grant Powers UA’s Autonomous Bus Safety Research

Researchers will collaborate with campus transit to test and deploy safety technology for large buses.