FIU SOLVES
FIU’s College of Engineering & Computing drives innovation that transforms
today’s challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs
today’s challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs
Research Momentum, Real-World Impact
At FIU's College of Engineering & Computing, we're building the infrastructure for tomorrow's breakthroughs. This year, we surpassed $64 million in annual research expenditures, nearly tripling since 2018 and positioning us among the top 40 public colleges of engineering and computing nationwide in research expenditures per faculty.
Our momentum speaks to a larger strategic vision. With more than 9,000 students, ranking us 13th nationally in undergraduate engineering enrollment, we're training the next generation of problem-solvers while our researchers tackle the most pressing challenges of our time, from AI-driven health technologies to solutions for resilient infrastructure.
Transformative research happens through collaboration. Whether you're interested in partnering with us or simply want to learn more about our college, I’m grateful for this opportunity to show you how we are leveraging research depth, industry connections and institutional momentum to innovate the solutions of tomorrow.
Inés R. Triay, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, College of Engineering & Computing
Interim Dean, College of Engineering & Computing
#1
Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#16
Most Innovative
Public University
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Top 30
U.S. Utility Patents Granted
to U.S. Public Universities
National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual
Property Owners Association
Innovation 1
Innovation 1, a six-story, 125,000-square-foot facility, opens as the first building in FIU’s Innovation Complex. It brings together students, faculty and industry partners to drive breakthroughs in AI, cybersecurity, robotics, health and more.
Leading the Next Wave of Innovation
Resilient Infrastructure
Breakthrough Spray-On Concrete Could Revolutionize Bridge Repair
Professor Atorod Azizinamini has developed an affordable type of Ultra-High Performance Concrete and a system that can spray it, unlocking significant potential in the repairing and upgrading of structurally deficient bridges.
Next Generation Electronics
Training Students for the Quantum Workforce
Associate professor Cheng-Yu Lai is training graduate students for the quantum workforce through a $2.93 million National Science Foundation grant.
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
Researching Integrated Renewable Energy Technology
Professor Daniela Radu is leading a center established by a $10 million grant from the Department of Defense that advances energy and security priorities.
Neuro and Cardiovascular Health
Launching a New Center for Cardiovascular Health Research
Associate Professor Joshua Hutcheson is leading a new center for innovation in cardiovascular health with an $11.7 million gift from Florida Heart Research Foundation.
Mohammed Abdul MuneerAssociate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Director, Laboratory of CNS Injury and Molecular Therapy
Neuro and Cardiovascular Health
Christian PoellabauerAssociate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies
Honored as an IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributor
AI-Driven Health Technologies
Ou BaiAssociate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Director, Human Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory
AI-Driven Health Technologies
Mark FinlaysonAssociate Professor, Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences
Honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Artificial Intelligence
Himanshu UpadhyayAssociate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Principal Scientist, Applied Research Center
Artificial Intelligence
Selcuk UluagacEminent Scholar Chaired Professor, Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences
Program Director, Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0)
Cybersecurity
S. S. IyengarDistinguished University Professor, Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences
IEEE Test of Time Awardee
Cybersecurity
Leonel LagosDirector of Research, Applied Research Center
Leads a $24 million, five-year cooperative agreement between DoE and FIU
Automation & Robotics
Leonardo BobadillaAssociate Professor, Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences
Heads robotics research sponsored by the Army Research Office, the Department of Homeland Security and the NSF
Automation & Robotics
Daniela RaduInterim Chair, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Director, AMERI
Director, NASA CRE2DO Center at FIU
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
Joshua HutchesonAssociate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Founding Director, Center for Innovation in Cardiovascular Health at FIU
Neuro and Cardiovascular Health
Amal ElawadyAssociate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
NSF Career Awardee
Resilient Infrastructure
Bilal El-ZahabAssociate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Director, Battery Research Laboratory
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
John VolakisDistinguished Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
IEEE Electromagnetics Awardee
Next Generation Electronics
Stavros V. GeorgakopoulosDistinguished Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Leads next-gen origami antenna research, funded by nearly $15 million in federal funding
Next Generation Electronics
Next Generation Electronics
Powering Florida’s Future Together
At CEC, our decades-long partnership with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), which delivers power to millions of customers across our state, has positioned us at the forefront of researching technologies that can help keep the lights on when disaster strikes.
