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Engineering student uses computer simulations to shape the future of high-speed flights
March 04, 2026
Growing up in Gwinnett County, Andrew Marion developed an early fascination with airplanes, from dreams of flying them to understanding how they are designed. That curiosity ultimately led him to Ƶ’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, where he now researches how air behaves around high-speed aircraft.
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Alumnus builds career in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health
February 20, 2026
Before leading national biomedical research projects, Jacob Davis ’17 was deployed overseas in the U.S. Army, taking night classes on base and searching for direction. Today, the Ƶ graduate is a biomedical engineer and section chief at the National Institutes of Health, using data and collaboration to drive public-health impact.
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Ƶresearcher develops safer, faster solid-state battery design
February 03, 2026
The race is on to find safer alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, and a Ƶ researcher is helping lead the way with a new materials approach that could make next-generation batteries more sustainable. Beibei Jiang, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, leads a research team developing a sulfur-modified solid electrolyte designed to improve how lithium ions move through solid-state batteries, increasing performance while reducing safety risks.
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Researcher seeks to help robots have a more human touch
January 27, 2026
Robots are becoming smarter and more common, but their ability to handle objects with human-like precision remains limited. At Ƶ, new research is enabling robots to better understand movement, touch, and real-world interactions. “My research focuses on dexterous manipulation,” said Lingfeng Tao, a Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering professor in Ƶ’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. “I want to control robot hands that are similar to the human hand, with multiple joints that can move independently and perform complex tasks.”
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Lawrence Whitman installed as Dale and Ann Heatherington Endowed Chair of Engineering and Engineering Technology
December 04, 2025
Ƶ’s Lawrence Whitman was installed as the inaugural Dale and Ann Heatherington Endowed Chair of Engineering and Engineering Technology in a ceremony on Thursday at the Engineering Technology Center. The endowed chair – the highest honor a university can bestow upon a faculty member – recognizes Whitman’s leadership as dean of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) and his steadfast commitment to advancing STEM education and research at KSU.
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Ƶteam innovates stronger 3D-printed structures through advanced simulations
December 03, 2025
Many industries rely on 3D-printed components, but their internal structures often limit strength and reliability. New research at Ƶ shows that adjusting build settings can significantly improve part performance, making a printed component nearly three times stronger and offering a pathway toward safer and more efficient designs.
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Ƶresearchers use drones, artificial intelligence to improve disaster response
November 17, 2025
When natural disasters strike, quickly assessing damage is crucial to saving lives and rebuilding communities. Under the mentorship of assistant professor Da Hu, Ƶ student researcher Kiara O’Neal is using drones and artificial intelligence to improve post-disaster recovery efforts and reduce response times. O’Neal, a junior computer science major from Ludowici, Georgia, is one of dozens of students engaged in Kennesaw State’s Junior & Senior Scholars Program, which pairs undergraduate students with faculty mentors for hands-on research experiences.
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Ƶprofessor awarded NSF grant to strengthen communication skills in engineering education
November 04, 2025
Ƶ researcher Awatef Ergai, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to help engineering students build stronger communication and collaboration skills.
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Ƶfaculty members honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers
November 03, 2025
Ƶ engineering faculty members Youngguk Seo and Jayhyun Kwon have been named Fellows of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), honoring their innovation and leadership within the field.
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Ƶstudy abroad program connects students with global tech leaders
October 02, 2025
For five weeks this summer, 16 Ƶstudents from the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) traded their Marietta classrooms for the bustling metropolis of Taipei, Taiwan. Guided by Jeffrey Yiin, Clinical Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, the group immersed themselves in one of the world’s most influential technology hubs while experiencing Taiwan’s culture and daily life.
