Alumnus works on the future of video gaming
Jose Maldonado is living a life most gamers can only dream of, working for tech giant Microsoft on the future of video gaming with the xCloud Team. “My days consist of tinkering with the latest gaming technology to enhance the experience for our users,” says...
Reducing wind damage is the focus of the partnership between top U.S. companies, FIU, Texas Tech and Florida Tech
With support from the National Science Foundation, FIU and Texas Tech University (TTU) are accelerating the application of wind hazard research to real-world problems through the collaborative creation of the Center for Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance...
Daniela Radu Named New Director of FIU’s Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute (AMERI)
Dr. Daniela Radu has been named the new director of FIU’s Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute (AMERI). AMERI’s mission is to enable the development of future technologies by combining open-access and state-of-the-art analytical/fabrication tools with...
Meet alumnus Raimundo Rodulfo, director of innovation and technology and chief innovation officer at the City of Coral Gables
Learn how he’s leveraged the knowledge to help transport the City of Coral Gables into a model smart city. He credits his master’s degree in engineering management from FIU and his 30 years of professional experience across sectors and industries as the foundation for...
FIU receives $3.2M from Army Corps of Engineers to research 3D printing Ultra-High Performance Concrete
FIU has received a $3.2 million grant from the Army Corps of Engineers to research the 3D printing of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC). The innovative research looks to help military personnel and industry professionals create extra-strong, customized structures...
Driving away with top honors: FIU’s transportation engineers
A healthy obsession with traffic ―and a focus on leadership and professional development ―is what’s behind the success of FIU’s student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (FIU ITE). “With about 10 active student chapters in the district from...
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Natalie Neshama
The College of Engineering & Computing (CEC) is proud of its alumni. Meet alum Natalie Neshama who works at the Pokémon Company International as a Security Governance, Risk, & Compliance Engineer. Name: Natalie Neshama Hometown: Miami, Florida...
Distinguished Professor Ram Iyengar, Ph.D. receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Ram Iyengar, Ph.D. received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th Interpol Digital Forensics Expert Group Meeting at National Forensics Science University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Dr. Iyengar, Distinguished University Professor, is the founding director of...
Immersion by water: Chance encounter led Arturo Leon to engineering career in hydraulics
When Arturo Leon was in engineering school as a young student in Peru, he envisioned himself designing and building bridges. But a spontaneous trip with a friend who was helping a tiny village build a rudimentary dam, changed everything. Today Arturo Leon, Ph.D., is...
CEC Announces New Director for the School of Biomedical, Materials and Mechanical Engineering
Florida International University’s (FIU) School of Biomedical, Materials and Mechanical Engineering (BMME), housed under the College of Engineering & Computing (CEC), welcomes its new director. Dean John Volakis has announced the appointment of Arvind Agarwal as...
Student Spotlight: Meet Alan George
The College of Engineering & Computing (CEC) is proud of its students’ commitment to research, study, and accomplishments in the classroom and beyond. Meet undergraduate student, Alan George. Name: Alan George Hometown: Plantation, FL Degree/Major: Mechanical...
Engineering student uses data to solve big-picture problems
Today’s world is loaded with information. For someone with the right computer skills, that data can represent tremendous opportunities to help people. College of Engineering and Computing senior Lara Garcia has a passion for using data to solve problems. She is...