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Researchers Explain Visible Light from 2D Lead Halide Perovskites June 25, 2019 Work Resolves Mystery and Offers New Path for Light-Emitting and Other Devices |
 Work Resolves Mystery and Offers New Path for Light-Emitting and Other Devices
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National Academy of Engineering Member and UH Professor Kaushik Rajashekara Wins IEEE Achievement Award June 20, 2019Kaushik Rajashekara, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Cullen College of Engineering and a member of the National... |
 Kaushik Rajashekara, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Cullen College of Engineering and a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), is the winner of the 2019 IEEE PELS Vehicle and Transportation Systems Achievement Award presented by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)’s Power Electronics Society (PELS). |
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Cullen College Professors Win Welch Awards to Explore Fundamental Chemical Ideas June 19, 2019Two UH Cullen College of Engineering professors received funding from the Welch Foundation for their contributions to basic chemical research that... |
 Two UH Cullen College of Engineering professors received funding from the Welch Foundation for their contributions to basic chemical research that benefits humankind. These three-year grants extend from 2019 to 2022. |
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UH Professor Invited to NAE’s U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium June 13, 2019Rose T. Faghih, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UH Cullen College of Engineering, received an invitation to attend... |
 Rose T. Faghih, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UH Cullen College of Engineering, received an invitation to attend the prestigious 2019 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium. The event will be held Sept. 25-27 in Charleston, South Carolina. |
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UH Engineer’s Battery Research Gets New Charge With Additional DOE Funding May 22, 2019 Yan Yao’s “Battery500” Award Selected for Phase II A quest for better batteries has led the U.S. Department of Energy to invest an additional $... |
 Yan Yao’s “Battery500” Award Selected for Phase II
A quest for better batteries has led the U.S. Department of Energy to invest an additional $800,000 in Yan Yao’s research project titled “High-Energy Solid-State Lithium Batteries with Organic Cathode Materials.” |
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UH Cullen College of Engineering Announces 2019 EAA Gala Honorees May 20, 2019 The 2019 UH Cullen College of Engineering Alumni Awards Gala will be held at the Bayou City Event Center on Thursday, June 6. The annual event,... |
 The 2019 UH Cullen College of Engineering Alumni Awards Gala will be held at the Bayou City Event Center on Thursday, June 6. The annual event, hosted by the Engineering Alumni Association (EAA), celebrates the professional accomplishments and contributions of Cullen College alumni and faculty. Learn more about this year’s honorees below:
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Photos: Spring 2019 UH Engineering Commencement Ceremony May 16, 2019The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering celebrated the graduation of more than 600 engineers on Thursday, May 9 at the Fertitta... |
 The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering celebrated the graduation of more than 600 engineers on Thursday, May 9 at the Fertitta Center. The proud graduates earned: 427 bachelor’s degrees, 141 master’s degrees and 45 doctorate degrees. The keynote address was delivered by Chang Oh Turkmani, managing director at the Mega Company and a member of the Engineering Leadership Board (ELB). |
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Photos: 30th Annual UH Engineering Crawfish Boil Kicks off OTC May 15, 2019The UH Cullen College of Engineering hosted its 30th annual Offshore Industry Crawfish Boil on Sunday, May 5 at Lynn Eusan Park. Thousands of alumni... |
 The UH Cullen College of Engineering hosted its 30th annual Offshore Industry Crawfish Boil on Sunday, May 5 at Lynn Eusan Park. Thousands of alumni, faculty, students and industry leaders gathered to network and mingle as they enjoyed crawfish, bbq, beer, drinks and live music. Since its inception, the annual spring event has raised over $1 million to benefit engineering scholarship and academic programs. |
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Photos: 2019 ECE Graduate Research and Capstone Design Conference May 14, 2019The UH Cullen College of Engineering’s electrical and computer engineering (ECE) department hosted its 15th annual Graduate Research and Capstone... |
 The UH Cullen College of Engineering’s electrical and computer engineering (ECE) department hosted its 15th annual Graduate Research and Capstone Design Conference on Friday April 26 at the UH Hilton. The event showcases research and capstone projects created by undergraduate seniors and graduate engineering students. Outstanding student projects win top honors. This year’s winners included: |
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Record Number of UH Engineering Students Headed to Germany for Research and Adventure May 7, 2019Eight University of Houston students – all from the Cullen College of Engineering and the Honors College – won 2019 DAAD RISE research scholarships... |
 Eight University of Houston students – all from the Cullen College of Engineering and the Honors College – won 2019 DAAD RISE research scholarships and an opportunity to work at top German universities and research institutions this summer. |
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Offshore Technology Conference Celebrates 50 Years May 7, 2019 UH Cullen College of Engineering part of the conference program |
 UH Cullen College of Engineering part of the conference program |
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Cullen College Celebrates Excellence With Outstanding Service Awards May 6, 2019 Engineering faculty, staff and students recognized The UH Cullen College of Engineering celebrated excellence in the ranks at its recent faculty... |
 Engineering faculty, staff and students recognized
The UH Cullen College of Engineering celebrated excellence in the ranks at its recent faculty and staff meeting. Joseph W. Tedesco, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Dean of the College, handed out numerous awards recognizing faculty, staff and students for their outstanding contributions in teaching, research and service. |
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Omron Lab Helps UH Engineering Students Get Real-World Technology Experience May 2, 2019 UH, Omron Automation Looking to the Future The UH Cullen College of Engineering and Omron Corp. recently celebrated the official unveiling of the... |
 UH, Omron Automation Looking to the Future
The UH Cullen College of Engineering and Omron Corp. recently celebrated the official unveiling of the Omron Senior Design and Robotics Laboratory with cookies, punch and a wide variety of robots. Company representatives and faculty mingled with students and checked out different senior capstone projects – from a sorting robot to a mobile robotic billboard. |
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UH Students and Alumni Earn Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships April 30, 2019 Recipients Include Three Cullen College Coogs Seven current and former University of Houston students – three of whom represent the Cullen... |
 Recipients Include Three Cullen College Coogs
Seven current and former University of Houston students – three of whom represent the Cullen College of Engineering – have earned highly coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) graduate research fellowships. |
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Photos: UH Engineering hosts 30th Annual Golf Tournament April 29, 2019The 30th Annual UH Engineering Golf Tournament, sponsored by Flowco Production Solutions, teed off at BlackHorse Golf Club on Monday, April 22nd in... |
 The 30th Annual UH Engineering Golf Tournament, sponsored by Flowco Production Solutions, teed off at BlackHorse Golf Club on Monday, April 22nd in Cypress, TX. This annual spring event serves as one of the primary annual fundraisers for Cullen College and attracted over 100 golfers to help raise money in support of the Cullen College of Engineering scholarships and academic programs. |
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Cullen College Names Chang Oh Turkmani as 2019 Spring Commencement Speaker April 26, 2019Chang Oh Turkmani, a globetrotting business woman, lawyer and a staunch supporter of education, will be the featured speaker at the UH Cullen College... |
 Chang Oh Turkmani, a globetrotting business woman, lawyer and a staunch supporter of education, will be the featured speaker at the UH Cullen College of Engineering’s spring commencement on Thursday, May 9 at the Fertitta Center. |
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ECE Industry Board Welcomes Seven New Members April 22, 2019The UH Cullen College of Engineering’s electrical and computer engineering (ECE) department welcomed seven new members to its Industry Advisory Board... |
 The UH Cullen College of Engineering’s electrical and computer engineering (ECE) department welcomed seven new members to its Industry Advisory Board (IAB) in the spring of 2019. |
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Researchers Report High Performance Solid-State Sodium-Ion Battery April 19, 2019 ORGANIC CATHODE OFFERS MORE RELIABLE CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE, A KEY TO STABILITY Solid-state sodium-ion batteries are far safer than... |
 ORGANIC CATHODE OFFERS MORE RELIABLE CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE, A KEY TO STABILITY
Solid-state sodium-ion batteries are far safer than conventional lithium-ion batteries, which pose a risk of fire and explosions, but their performance has been too weak to offset the safety advantages. Researchers Friday reported developing an organic cathode that dramatically improves both stability and energy density. |
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Could Robots Make a Documentary about a 5K Race? April 16, 2019 UH-Led Project Focuses on Training Robots to Observe and Make Decisions A 5K race can offer both victory and heartbreak, but capturing those... |
 UH-Led Project Focuses on Training Robots to Observe and Make Decisions
A 5K race can offer both victory and heartbreak, but capturing those moments on video requires both planning ahead and making on-the-spot decisions about where the camera operators should be. |
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UH Honors Cullen College Professors With Awards April 12, 2019 Yi-Lung Mo Wins Prestigious John and Rebecca Moores Professorship Each spring, the University of Houston recognizes the best and brightest... |
 Yi-Lung Mo Wins Prestigious John and Rebecca Moores Professorship
Each spring, the University of Houston recognizes the best and brightest faculty members, honoring them with teaching and research awards. This year four members of the Cullen College of Engineering community earned distinctions. Read more about them below: |