LSU College of Engineering

02/28/2025

This week, LSU College of Engineering Dean Vicki Colvin participated in a panel discussion at the Digital Twin Symposium, hosted by Digi-Twin Global , an entity of Forte and Tablada, Inc.

Joey Coco, President of Forte and Tablada, Inc. and LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering alumnus and MBA graduate, emphasized LSU’s critical role in advancing digital twin technology:
💬 “The symposium features some of LSU's assets in this area and builds an ecosystem within the architecture/engineering community and continued collaborations with LSU given LSU’s advancement with Digital Twins.”

Bryan Jones, Mid Atlantic President of HNTB, one of the event’s sponsors, highlighted the growing impact of Digital Twin technology:
💬 “The opportunity has never been greater for decision makers and innovators of all kinds to invest in these cutting-edge technologies and create smarter, stronger systems.”

Dean Colvin closed the panel by reinforcing the College of Engineering’s role in the future of Digital Twins, stating:
💬 “We’re really committed to developing that generation who's going to take this to the next level.”

02/27/2025

This LSU team is making cancer surgery smarter. Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Jian Xu and this team are pushing life-saving innovation forward.

Read how: https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2024/10/01cancerdevice_rh.php

02/24/2025

LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD graduate Md Manik Mia has tackled a major environmental challenge—above-ground storage tank (AST) failures during hurricanes and floods. His research identifies design improvements to reduce oil spills, protect communities, and strengthen industry resilience against extreme weather.

Mia’s findings offer practical solutions to safeguard our environment and petrochemical infrastructure.

Read more at: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news-stories/2025/02/cee-student-mia-phd-above-ground-storage-research.php

02/22/2025

Just less than one month away until LSU Giving Day 2025! On March 19, Tigers everywhere will come together to support the programs and initiatives that make LSU extraordinary!

Learn how you can help build teams that win at www.givingday.lsu.edu

02/20/2025

This week, NATRX (co-founded by LSU Biological & Agricultural Engineering alumnus Tyler Ortego) and partner company danos hosted Dean Vicki Colvin from the LSU College of Engineering and Dean Clint Willson from the LSU College of the Coast & Environment to showcase their innovation in coastal restoration.

Tyler was able to show the deans firsthand how they’re using "Cajun Coral" as a nature-based solution to combat erosion and promote the growth of wildlife habitats.

02/12/2025

Hey Tigers. We just want to check in 💜💛 Your mental health matters!

The second Planting Seeds of Hope event is this Wednesday in the PMAC at 5 p.m. This free event is open to the public!

Learn more: https://calendar.lsu.edu/event/planting-seeds-of-hope

02/10/2025

From the classroom to reality TV, LSU Construction Management's Gerrad Delatte!

🌟LSU Alumni Face Off in Thrilling New Reality Show! 🌟

Three LSU alumni are taking on the ultimate challenge in FOX's new survival series, 'Extracted', airing tonight at 7 p.m. CST! Join Meagan Delatte Murphy, her father Gerrad M. Delatte, and childhood friend Abby Hayes as they brave the Canadian wilderness for a chance to win $250,000. 🏞️
Read more about their incredible adventure on our blog! https://hubs.la/Q035Z54h0 📖✨

02/07/2025

Congratulations to Caleb, Donovan, Assane, and Preston on finishing in first place and special thanks to Shell for the opportunity!

LSU Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

02/07/2025

LSU Computer Science has assembled an All-Star group of industry leaders to form its new advisory board. With expertise in entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, IT, and software development, this team will drive innovation, mentor students, and expand industry partnerships. Their first meeting set the stage for AI, cybersecurity, and safety initiatives, ensuring LSU remains a leader in these important areas.

Thank you to these outstanding industry leaders for being part of our winning team!

Read more at: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news-stories/2025/02/lsu-cse-assembles-all-star-advisory-board.php

02/05/2025

LSU Petroleum Engineering Professor Mehdi Zeidouni has secured a grant from the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation to advance underground hydrogen storage research. The project focuses on blue hydrogen, which combines hydrogen production from fossil fuels with CCS, a method expected to help reduce about 20% of Louisiana's emissions by 2050.

Read the full story at: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news-stories/2025/02/lsu-pete-professor-iei-grant-hydrogen-storage-sites-research.php

02/04/2025

The legacy of the late William Alfred “Bill” Brookshire continues with an amazing investment that will benefit our college through expanding the S&B Engineers and Constructors Scholarship as well as a gift in support of the new Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building, positioning LSU Construction Management as a world class leader in the field. We are so grateful!

02/03/2025

LSU Biological and Agricultural Engineering Assistant Professor Bruno Rego is partnering with Dr. Jorge Castellanos at Our Lady of the Lake to develop AI tools that can detect heart valve diseases earlier and more accurately. This groundbreaking project, supported by a CAP (Collaboration in Action Program) Award, could change how we diagnose and treat aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation.

Read more at: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news-stories/2025/02/lsu-bae-rego-cap-award-cardiovascular-disease-research-olol.php

01/31/2025

We welcome Dr. Reza Ghaiumy Anaraky as a new faculty member in the Division of Computer Science and Engineering! We are excited for the innovative contributions and advancements in technology that he brings to LSU!

Read more at: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news-stories/2025/01/lsu-cse-welcomes-new-faculty-anaraky.php

01/30/2025

Congratulations to LSU Construction Management professor Ali Kazemian and LSU Petroleum Engineering professor Seung Kam on being named recipients of the Worley Professor of Excellence Award!

Read more at: https://lsusports.net/news/2025/01/30/dr-ali-kazemian-receives-worley-professor-of-excellence-award/

https://lsusports.net/news/2025/01/30/dr-seung-ihl-kam-receives-worley-professor-of-excellence-award/

01/28/2025

Congratulations to several of our faculty on having their projects funded by the Provost's 2025 Big Idea grant program. Geaux Engineering!

LSU is investing $1.8M in transformative research and the arts to improve lives in Louisiana and around the world.

Learn more: https://www.lsu.edu/mediacenter/news/2025/01/28_research_arts_lsu.php

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01/28/2025

You have a great future ahead, Nicolas!

LSU Petroleum Engineering

Nicolas Manica left his native Brazil to study petroleum engineering at LSU. Although his academic journey is just beginning, he’s already found endless opportunities for leadership, research, and cultural exchange.

"I truly believe this university is a mix of everything I see as part of a great university," Manica says. "It has many resources to support the students, investments in research and facilities, and a really nice social scene.”

Read Nicolas’ full story here: https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/01/nicolasmanica.php

01/28/2025

01/27/2025

Funded by a $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Yen-Fang Su is working to advance infrastructure monitoring using strategically placed self-sensing cementitious composites (SSCCs).

This innovation promises more accurate monitoring, resilience against natural hazards and the creation of smart structures that can sense potential failures and alert us before they happen.

Read the full story at: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news-stories/2025/01/lsu-cee-su-change-how-we-monitor-infrastructure.php