San Antonio researchers seek to prevent aerospace failures and oil spill disasters

(Aug. 22, 2019) — In 2014, Kazakhstan’s newest and largest oil field was slated to become a major contributor to the global supply. But within a month of operation, a total shutdown occurred. Without warning, large cracks appeared in its pipelines. For the next two years, the field remained idle due to costly repairs. The
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Celebrating the 50th: engineering students show off their design and building skills

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the UTSA newsletter The Roadrunner on April 4, 1988. (Aug. 16, 2019) — Eight UTSA engineering students and their faculty advisers hope they don’t get that sinking feeling come April 9, 1988, when they carefully board 200-pound concrete canoes in the chilly marina waters at Corpus Christi.
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Dr. David Akopian named Associate Dean of Inclusive and Research Excellence

The UTSA College of Engineering (COE) is pleased to announce Dr. David Akopian’s title has been changed to Associate Dean of Inclusive and Research Excellence. This change reflects UTSA’s continuous mission to provide inclusive excellence in all aspects of our work and service to our academic communities.  As Associate Dean of Inclusive and Research Excellence, Dr.
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Dr. Mehdhi Shadaram named Interim Chair of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The College of Engineering is pleased to announce that Dr. Mehdi Shadaram will be appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering beginning August 19, 2019. Dr. Shadaram has served in multiple leadership positions in the College of Engineering including Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering (2003-2007), Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs
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UTSA researchers to share their innovations at Think Science and Discovery Day

(Aug. 2, 2019) – This month, the San Antonio community will get an up-close and hands-on look at some of the innovative research underway at UTSA at Think Science and Discovery Day. Presented by Texas Public Radio, the interactive exhibit will showcase some of the exciting scientific work and discoveries happening in San Antonio, from
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UTSA wins $3M NASA award to launch extreme environments center

(July 31, 2019) – UTSA, a public university that is nationally recognized for research excellence, will receive $3 million dollars from NASA to develop a new interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Measurements in Extreme Environments (CAMEE). Climate change has created extreme environmental conditions such as ocean and polar warming, and sea ice reduction. Severe weather including stronger
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Fall 2019 Tech Symposium date announced

The Fall 2019 Tech Symposium will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the H-E-B Ballrooms at UTSA’s Main Campus. All engineering classes will be cancelled on the day of the event to allow engineering students to support Senior Design I and II students participating in the event.  In addition to the Tech Symposium,
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Staff Spotlight – Anthony Liccione

Anthony Liccione is a Business Service Center Associate II in the College of Engineering’s Business Service Center. Please tell us about yourself.My name is Anthony Liccione, and I was born and raised in the State of New York. In 2003, I had an opportunity to pursue furthering my education and career, and that led me out
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Faculty Spotlight – Yongcan Cao

Yongcan Cao, Ph.D.is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in UTSA’s College of Engineering. Please tell us about yourself. I am originally from China. In 2006, I came to the United States to pursue my Ph.D. at Utah State University. Before joining UTSA, I worked at the Air Force Laboratory, Wright Patterson AFB,
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Celebrations

Congratulations to Taposh Banerjee, Assistant Professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, and his wife Smruti on the birth of their son, Spandan, on May 12, 2019! Miltos Alamaniotis, Assistant Professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, also welcomed his son, George, into the world!  Please contact Julie Paulson to share your celebrations
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