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    Drs. Wen, Hughes and Meier Leadership Appointments

    September 29, 2023

    Dean Walker announces leadership updates beginning September 2023.

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  • John Reschovsky

    From Inquisitive to Innovation: Alum Looks Back on a Lifetime of Engineering

    September 27, 2023

    When John was 13 he was a HAM radio operator solidifying his interest in electrical engineering. Drexel being a city school offered him a change of pace and the opportunity to take advantage of Drexel's co-op program starting a lifelong career as an engineer.

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    Turn it Up! New Exhibit Celebrates History of Legendary Philly Concerts

    September 26, 2023

    Exhibit celebrating the impact of iconic music venue Electric Factory in Drexel Engineering's Bossone Research Center. Professor Youngmoo Kim says engineers should check out this "major feat of engineering."

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  • Meet This Year’s Convocation Student Speaker, Alex Ashley

    September 25, 2023

    The second-year PhD student studying chemical engineering, who is an international student from Jamaica, shared some information about what he’ll discuss at the event, what advice he has to share with Dragons and why students should attend and be a part of a Drexel tradition this year.

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  • Dean Walker speaks at a podium

    Sharon L. Walker, PhD, Reappointed as Dean of College of Engineering

    September 22, 2023

    Dean Sharon Walker, PhD has been reappointed dean of the College of Engineering after completing her five-year term.

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  • View of Market Street and Bossone Research Center at night

    College of Engineering Summer 2023 Activity Roundup

    September 18, 2023

    Faculty and researchers in the College of Engineering made significant contributions to their fields over the past quarter, publishing studies in highly regarded journals, securing funding for ongoing and future research, and earning recognition for their leadership.

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  • Graphs for engineering research

    Shining A Light on Solar Sustainability

    September 17, 2023

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  • Three Engineering Faculty Earn Emeriti Status

    September 14, 2023

    Three College of Engineering faculty have been granted faculty emeriti status after long and distinguished careers of research, teaching and service to Drexel.

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  • Danzhen Zhang, PhD

    Mechanisms of Electrochemical Energy Storage

    September 13, 2023

    A new technique combining optical spectroscopy and voltammetry precisely tracks ion movement in batteries, accelerating the development of high-performance batteries and supercapacitors.

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  • Ioannis Savidis, PhD

    Idle Circuits Make Light Work

    September 13, 2023

    Ioannis Savidis' team develops innovative techniques to recycle wasted power in microprocessors, boosting energy efficiency and extending battery life. They also use machine learning to streamline circuit design.

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  • Advice for Incoming Graduate Students at Drexel

    September 13, 2023

    How can you best connect with peers and mentors? What are some good places to eat, study and relax — on or off campus? Current graduate students shared tips for Dragons who are just starting at the University this year.

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  • Using AI to Assess Bridges for Failure

    September 12, 2023

    Arvin Ebrahimkhanlou developed a system using graph theory and AI to quantify concrete cracks, improving bridge inspections by accurately assessing damage levels, surpassing human error, and preventing failures.

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  • New Possibilities for Low-Cost Continuous Bridge Monitoring

    September 12, 2023

    Drexel engineers developed a solar-powered, wireless system for 24/7 bridge monitoring. It uses sensors to detect deformation, helping inspectors prioritize repairs and prevent failures in aging infrastructure.

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  • Philadelphia home energy usage using machine learning

    Machine Learning for Sustainable Urban Planning

    September 12, 2023

    Simi Hoque's study uses machine learning to predict how zoning impacts building energy use and emissions in cities like Philadelphia. The model identifies key factors to help customize energy policies for carbon reduction.

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  • Kapil Dandekar showing off his flexible IoT fabric deployed in 2030

    Threading the Wireless Needle

    September 12, 2023

    Kapil Dandekar's research focuses on reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) that can manipulate wireless signals using flexible, fabric-based technology.

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  • MXene Super Capacitor Patch for wearable nonmaterials

    Powering Wearable Technology with MXene Textile Supercapacitor

    September 12, 2023

    Drexel researchers developed a flexible MXene textile supercapacitor that can charge quickly and power wearable electronics. This innovation advances smart fabrics by integrating energy storage directly into clothing.

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  • microbes facilitate PFAS release into soil

    Microbes Release ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Recycled-Waste Fertilizer

    September 12, 2023

    Microbes in recycled sewage sludge fertilizer may cause toxic PFAS chemicals to leach into soil and water. The study shows microbial activity increases PFAS release, calling for better waste treatment methods.

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  • A shirt treated with a MXene coating can keep is wearer 10-15 degrees cooler than an untreated shirt.

    MXene “Thermal Paint” Harnesses Infrared Radiation for Heating or Cooling

    September 11, 2023

    MXene nanocoatings modulate infrared radiation for passive heating/cooling, keeping materials cooler or warmer. They offer potential for clothing, thermal management, and applications like thermal camouflage.

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  • Shannon Capps Clean Air Servers

    Using Data to Clear the Air

    September 11, 2023

    New models improve predictions of pollutants' impact on outdoor and indoor air quality. Using the hyperdual-step method, researchers can more accurately assess pollutant interactions and aid emissions reduction policies.

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  • The Path to Academic ‘Awards Season’ Student Success at Drexel

    September 01, 2023

    Last term, three Drexel students received major national and international scholarships — and all of them are involved in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program for underrepresented minority students in STEM disciplines.

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