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Moth-like drone navigates autonomously without AI

October 22, 2025

Engineering researchers at the University of Cincinnati developed a moth-like drone that flies autonomously using extremum-seeking feedback systems instead of artificial intelligence. The research could help explain how tiny insects with small brains are such adroit flyers.

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UC engineer studying complex control systems

October 14, 2025

Drawn to the University of Cincinnati by the reputation of the aerospace engineering program, Hesham Abdelfattah is working to better understand complex dynamical systems for a variety of applications in the industry. On campus, Abdelfattah is a teaching assistant for several courses, sharing his knowledge with younger students, and has published three journal papers in collaboration with his advisors. Recently, he was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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UC welcomes new engineering faculty

October 9, 2025

The University of Cincinnati welcomed seven new faculty members to the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Engineering alumnus builds 'house of brands'

October 2, 2025

For alumnus Ben Moore, the University of Cincinnati legacy is strong. His father, himself, and his children are all Bearcats. Earning a degree in electrical engineering, Moore found an untapped passion for mentorship while in school. Upon graduation, he went on to start his own business while working in industry. Today, he owns several businesses in the Cincinnati area.

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UC joins national mental health initiative for college students

September 29, 2025

The University of Cincinnati has joined a national program aimed at strengthening mental health support for college students, becoming an official JED Campus as part of the university’s long-standing commitment to supporting student well-being. The JED Campus program, developed by the nonprofit Jed Foundation, helps colleges and universities evaluate and enhance their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention efforts. The initiative guides schools through a four-year strategic process to build comprehensive systems of care.

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In Memoriam: Raj M. Manglik, PhD

September 26, 2025

Raj M. Manglik, PhD, was renowned for his contributions to the fields of heat transfer, thermal fluids, and energy systems. Manglik, a professor in the University of Cincinnati's Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, died August 22, 2025, at the age of 72.

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Shedding light on engineering

September 22, 2025

Jackson Hanus is pursuing a doctoral degree in civil engineering at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science working on lighting-related research projects. He works with Assistant Professor Arpan Guha.