Department News: Engineering Systems and Environment

Jim Smith, Henry L. Kinnier Professor of Civil Engineering, is working with chemical engineering assistant professor Rachel Letteri on the next-generation MadiDrop+, a water-treatment technology Smith co-invented for use in the developing world.

Kevin Janes, professor of biomedical engineering, received the Research Mentor Award for “initiatives to improve scholarship, mentorship, diversity and inclusion and student advocacy.” Faculty from across UVA Engineering also were recognized for research contributions.

Engineering fuels Thomas Twomey’s passion for auto racing, and lends an edge in virtual competition.

As an undergraduate research assistant, systems engineering double major Jerry Lu is helping to push UVA swimmers to their highest potential.

Celebrating the Contributions of UVA Engineers to Making the World a Better Place

UVA Engineering students, faculty and staff demonstrated their commitment to creating and disseminating knowledge, educating leaders and helping the community.

UVA Engineering Team Pools Expertise to Reduce Emissions from the Diesel Engines that Move Goods Around the Globe

Decarbonizing heavy freight trucks won’t be easy; no technology today has the power and efficiency to replace diesel engines for moving goods over long distances.

UVA Students Test Their Code in a Robot Competition that Relies on Teamwork

Nicola Bezzo's Autonomous Mobile Robots course and its competition demonstrate to students the complex but important work that goes into ensuring a future when people can...

Participants in a new civil engineering course, Construction Practice, shadow team members to see firsthand the collaboration it takes to manage a large building project.

As an engineering student, former Hoos and New York Giants fullback Charles Way learned to problem solve, skills he has put to use after his playing days as an NFL executive and in real estate.

Cavalier Autonomous Racing Team Clocks Fastest All-American Laps at Historic Indy Event - and Chance to Help Drive Autonomous Vehicle Industry

UVA’s fully autonomous car achieved an average speed of nearly 120 mph and a top speed of 124 mph in the historic Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco.