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Researchers analyze real-time data in sanitary sewers across Miami-Dade County to help identify problem areas.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/09/university-of-miami-engineers-lead-efforts-to-improve-miami-dade-wastewater-infrastructure.html



Ryder honors retiring CEO with engineering scholarship

The Ryder Charitable Foundation established the Robert E. Sanchez Future of Excellence Scholarship at the College of Engineering, surprising the retiring CEO with a tribute to his career and lifelong ties to his alma mater.

https://news.miami.edu/philanthropy/stories/2026/08/ryder-sanchez-scholarship.html


Civil, Architectural and Environmental

A new approach to alleviating dry eye

A study led by a team of University of Miami researchers aims to understand whether improvements in indoor air quality can help relieve symptoms of dry eye disease.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/08/a-new-approach-to-alleviating-dry-eye.html




Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering

Tracking sargassum at sea

University of Miami scientists, collaborating with a local aerospace and technology company, have developed and deployed high-tech drifters to predict the seaweed’s path to shore.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/08/tracking-sargassum-at-sea.html



Electrical and Computer

Improving underwater exploration through sonar imaging

A Navy-funded project awarded to engineering professor Shahriar Negahdaripour uses sonar imaging and artificial intelligence to improve underwater mapping and exploration.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/08/improving-underwater-exploration-through-sonar-imaging.html


Biomedical

For biomedical engineering students, Italy became the classroom

Students spent six weeks in Florence earning academic credit while exploring how engineering, medicine, history and culture intersect beyond the classroom.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/08/for-biomedical-engineering-students-italy-became-the-classroom.html


Civil, Architectural and Environmental

Gaining firsthand research experience

As part of a prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, 17 students spent the summer working in physics and engineering labs across the University of Miami.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/08/gaining-firsthand-research-experience.html


Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering

University of Miami engineers selected to advance rare-earth mineral recovery

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission will support research to help recover critical elements from discarded materials using artificial intelligence and advanced magnetic technology.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/07/university-of-miami-engineers-selected-to-advance-rare-earth-mineral-recovery.html


Civil, Architectural and Environmental

Designing buildings more efficiently

A University of Miami structural engineer worked with colleagues to create a new AI tool that helps streamline the process of creating an analytical model of a building.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/07/designing-buildings-more-efficiently.html


Civil, Architectural and Environmental

Engineering students bring 3D printed design to Atlanta greenway

Working alongside industry partners and local nonprofits, University of Miami students designed and fabricated innovative concrete planters that now line Atlanta's PATH400 public trail.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/07/engineering-students-bring-3d-printed-design-to-atlanta-greenway.html


Civil, Architectural and Environmental

University of Miami researchers and collaborators expand hybrid reef project off Miami Beach

Three additional 3D printed SEAHIVE® structures, hundreds of adult coral colonies, and thousands of coral babies deployed to an offshore living laboratory during National Ocean Month.

https://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/06/university-of-miami-researchers-and-collaborators-expand-hybrid-reef-project-off-miami-beach.html


Biomedical

New study will probe the progression of pediatric myopia

Funded by a National Institutes of Health grant, University of Miami researchers in engineering and ophthalmology will track nearsightedness in children.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/06/new-study-will-probe-the-progression-of-pediatric-myopia.html


Civil, Architectural and Environmental

Cement researchers convene to address emerging challenges

Research showcased at the Advances in Cement-Based Materials Conference highlights how faculty and students are reimagining cement.

http://news.miami.edu/coe/stories/2026/06/cement-researchers-convene-to-address-emerging-challenges.html


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