UF Collaborates on a New Air Force Center of Excellence on High-Speed Morphing Vehicles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida will collaborate on a new Air Force Office of Scientific Research Center of Excellence focused on high-speed flight and morphing aerospace vehicles, which can change shape while in flight.
Remembering Dr. Herbert “Skip” Ingley
Born January 1945 in Washington D.C., Dr. Herbert A. Ingley’s journey with the University of Florida began in the early ‘60s when he began working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. After completing his degree in 1967, he went on to pursue a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with minors in…
A look at MAE professor Bhavani Sankar’s work and career
For Dr. Bhavani Sankar, it’s not about the accolades. Sure, he’s won plenty of honors over the course of his 43-year engineering career. Sure, he’s published about 125 papers and three books. And yes, he’s earned fellowships in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society for…
UF MAE alum Juliana Mishur to have paper published by ASME, will present research at IMECE
When in-person classes became one of the many aspects of normal life that fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, most people grumbled and resigned themselves to a period of languishing in a mire of pajama pants and low productivity. Juliana Mishur, meanwhile, saw an promising opportunity and followed a hunch that has led her to recognition…
Students Feel Sonic Shocks Form on their Fingers using this Low-Cost Throttle Body Flow Bench
Carl Wisniewski did not set out to create a sonic shock wave that students could touch, but he inadvertently created one as part of his UF MAE undergraduate honors thesis research. Wisniewski, a recent UF MAE graduate now enrolled in the MS program, sought an inexpensive means to characterize choked flow through throttle bodies, also called…
UF ranked No. 1 Public Institution by Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal named the University of Florida the No. 1 public university in the country in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report.
UF MAE Alum Matt Palmer on his recent donation to the NEB Student Village and his Future with the University
UF MAE alum Matt Palmer recently made a generous contribution towards the construction of the NEB Student Village. We had the chance to speak to him and learn more about his background and motivation for donation. Palmer was born and raised in Gainesville by two UF graduates and when the time came, his eventual enrollment in…
Dr. Xin Tang’s Lab Publishes New Research On Novel Mechano-Medicine and Cancer Drug Resistance
Cancer is the leading cause of death for Floridians and people worldwide. In Florida, people at the age of 65 and older are at the highest risk of developing cancer and the corresponding mortality rate is projected to grow by 25% over the next two decades. This research brings new theoretical insights into the design of novel…
Alum Mitchell Waldman on MAE’s impact and his relationship with department
Mitchell “Mitch” Waldman’s long and illustrious career practically brims with prestige and honor. The UF MAE alum served for nearly 30 years in a variety of executive positions with the federal government, including as deputy assistant secretary of the Navy, director of cost engineering and industrial analysis for Naval Sea Systems Command, and deputy program manager…
DARPA Director’s Fellowship Awarded to Steven A. E. Miller
Associate Professor Steven A. E. Miller, Ph.D., is awarded the Director’s Fellowship from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for 2023-2024. The award recognizes technical excellence for his research on “Analytical Prediction of Near-Field Hypersonic Aerodynamics.” The award is extremely selective and is given to exceptional researchers who are part of the DARPA program. Typically,…
