Jonathan Pettus has been named executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute. [Credit: UAH]

Pettus named executive director of Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville

Jeremy D Henderson | 01/28/25

Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development has hired Jonathan Pettus as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville, effective February 1.
Howard earned a five-year, $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his project, “Multiscale modeling for self-assembly of colloidal-particle coatings with gradient compositions.”

Assistant professor in chemical engineering wins NSF CAREER Award

Joe McAdory | 01/22/25

Michael Howard is developing a simulated modeling approach for the drying-induced assembly of colloidal-particle coatings, such as paint, with composition gradients. This innovative method could streamline production, reduce resource consumption and save time.
The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Auburn Engineering ranks No. 20 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings, online computer science program moves up 10 spots

Karen Hunley | 01/21/25

The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Panagiotis Mistriotis (second from left), received the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Society-Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering Rising Star Junior Faculty Award at its annual conference on Jan. 5 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo courtesy of Tianze Guo)

Assistant professor in chemical engineering earns BMES-CMBE Rising Star Junior Faculty Award for study of cancer cell migration

Joe McAdory | 01/14/25

Panagiotis Mistriotis hopes to understand how cancer cells behave to pressure and underlying mechanisms, which might provide insight on how they metastasize.
Caitlyn White

#GINNing Podcast: Power Player

Jeremy D Henderson | 12/13/24

Nintendo? More like GINNtendo. Because chemical engineering senior Caitlyn White is definitely playing with power.

Engineers and operation staff from Georgia-Pacific's Alabama River Cellulose facility enjoyed hands-on workshops and lectures provided by the college's Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering.

AC-PABE provides training opportunity to paper mill engineers

Joe McAdory | 12/12/24

Eleven guests from Georgia-Pacific’s Alabama River Cellulose facility were provided with an overview of the pulp and paper industry, integrated biorefineries, characteristics of wood/wood fibers, chip-handling, and more.
From left, Jin Wang, Peter He and Zhihua Jiang.

Researchers earn $2.5 million Department of Energy grant to convert polluted waste into aquafeed

Joe McAdory | 12/11/24

Researchers are developing novel technology that converts pulp and paper mill flue gas (carbon emissions) and aquaculture wastewater into algae-based protein for aquafeed pellets.
Ruha Tacey, a 2012 Auburn chemical engineering graduate who has gone viral on social media as a STEM advocating influencer, served as the keynote speaker for this year's MADE@AU event.

Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience

Austin Phillips | 12/06/24

Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience
Ross Tolbert is one of four drum majors leading the Auburn University Marching Band this football season.

Raised to Roll Tide, chemical engineering student instead plays War Eagle

12/05/24

Chemical engineering/music education double major Ross Tolbert is one of four drum majors in the Auburn University Marching Band.
Zhihua Jiang is director of the Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering.

Multi-disciplinary research team conducting $1.88 million DOE study to reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Joe McAdory | 11/22/24

Zhihua Jiang, director of the Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering, is principal investigator on a $1.88 DOE project designed reduce carbon dioxide emissions from pulp and paper mills.
Ruha Tacey

GINNing Podcast: The Influencer

Jeremy D Henderson | 11/22/24

STEM advocating influencer extraordinaire Ruha Tacey may have hit the social media stratosphere. But she hasn't forgotten her roots.
From left, Hari Narayanan, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis.

Three Auburn Engineering faculty members earn prestigious honors from university

Joe McAdory | 11/18/24

Hari Narayanan, Nima Shamsaei and Panagiotis Mistriotis were recognized at the Auburn University Faculty Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
The two-story, 21,000-square-foot facility — to be located at 4775 Walker Avenue — will provide direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and consist of research laboratories, offices, large meeting spaces and outdoor gathering spaces on both stories of the south elevation overlooking Terry Cove.

Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach receives final Board of Trustees approval

Austin Phillips | 11/15/24

The two-story, 21,000-square-foot facility — to be located at 4775 Walker Avenue — will provide direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and consist of research laboratories, offices, large meeting spaces and outdoor gathering spaces on both stories of the south elevation overlooking Terry Cove. The station will provide a dedicated location for researching coastal environments and communities of the Gulf Coast while also providing opportunities for collaboration with other Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium institutions.
Auburn Engineering has now increased its annual new research awards and contracts by more than 300% since 2018, when the college brought in $29 million.

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has set a college record for new research awards and contracts for a fiscal year, closing FY24 with $117.7 million.

Austin Phillips | 11/11/24

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has set a college record for new research awards and contracts for a fiscal year, closing FY24 with $117.7 million.
APPF conference guests had the opportunity to tour the Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering laboratory, led by Center Director Zhihua Jiang, right.

Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation Conference offers opportunities for industry, student engagement

Joe McAdory | 11/01/24

The Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation plays a critical role in fostering student development and career connections.
Chemical Engineering Professor Virginia Davis said, "We want to make sure that every child can see the connection between agricultural career pathways and solving challenges related to food, water quality and forestry."

Professor in chemical engineering leads USDA grant to stir agricultural interest among middle schoolers

Joe McAdory | 10/30/24

Virginia Davis is principal investigator on the USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant.
Auburn University recognizes faculty for their exemplary leadership, innovative research, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service to the university and the broader community.

Engineering faculty members among those to be recognized by university

10/15/24

Nima Shamsaei, Panagiotis Mistriotis and Hari Narayanan among 19 distinguished faculty members from nine colleges across campus to be honored for their exemplary leadership, innovative research, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service to the university and the broader community.
Charles Gavin and Gerald Pouncey

Prominent engineering alumni headline Fall 2024 commencement ceremonies

10/15/24

Gerald Pouncey, '82 chemical engineering and chairman of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, will return to his alma mater to deliver the keynote address during Auburn University’s fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 14 in Neville Arena. In addition to celebrating more than 2,000 graduates, the institution will also present an Honorary Doctor of Science (Doctor Honoris Causa) to Charles E. Gavin III, '59 textile engineering.
Auburn Makersfest 2024 is offering $2,000 in prize money to any Auburn student who has developed a product, written a song, or composed a poem – anything that was created – during a competition meant to stimulate creative thinking.

Auburn Makersfest submissions due Oct. 18

Dustin Duncan | 10/08/24

Auburn Makersfest 2024 is offering $2,000 in prize money to any Auburn student who has developed a product, written a song, or composed a poem – anything that was created – during a competition meant to stimulate creative thinking.
Lucila Carias, a third-year graduate student in polymer and fiber engineering, is researching ways to print 3D houses.

Auburn's chemical engineering graduate program empowers students to achieve remarkable outcomes

Joe McAdory | 09/26/24

Research. Mentorship. Academic success. These pillars of Auburn University’s chemical engineering graduate program are woven together through a supportive environment that fosters a dynamic blend of innovation and excellence, empowering students to achieve remarkable outcomes – from day one to dissertation.
Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

Auburn Engineering undergraduate program ranked No. 30 among public institutions nationwide

Joe McAdory | 09/24/24

Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

The 2024 Auburn Alumni Engineering Council award winners included Distinguished Auburn Engineers Maury Gaston, ’82 mechanical engineering; Chris Kramer, ’94 civil engineering; Shirley Boulware, ’91 chemical engineering; Art Slotkin, ’68 aerospace engineering; Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer Jordan Watkins, ’12 civil engineering; and Superior Service Sushil Bhavnani, professor emeritus.

Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 6 with college’s highest awards

Austin Phillips | 09/17/24

Five outstanding engineering alumni and one longtime faculty member of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were honored by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 13, for their distinguished professional careers. These alumni include four who were recognized as Distinguished Auburn Engineers, one as an Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer and a mechanical engineering professor emeritus for Superior Service. The council also honored alumnus Charles Gavin, ’59 textile engineering, who will receive an honorary doctorate of science at the December commencement ceremonies.
Phoebe Judkins, a student in civil and environmental engineering, talks with employers during a career fair hosted by the College of Engineering’s Career Development and Corporate Relations office in October 2023.

CDCR to host engineering career fair in September

Olivia Ballard | 09/16/24

The Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) office will host an annual engineering career fair Sept. 23 and 26 in Brown-Kopel Grand Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Kate Handel

#GINNing Podcast: The President of Mars

Jeremy Henderson | 09/13/24

Auburn University currently claims six astronauts. We're willing to bet chemical engineering alumna and current graduate student Kate Handel may soon make it seven.