Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

06/02/2026

Tech companies and related business ventures interested in boosting their capabilities in the booming semiconductor industry and its manufacturing ventures could benefit from skills being learned by students in the School of Integrated Engineering, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. A recent Innovation Day/STEM Day event at ASU’s West Valley campus spotlighted what valuable knowledge and skills students are acquiring in their studies and related research pursuits.

Students showcased projects aimed at supporting West Valley companies, the semiconductor industry and advanced manufacturing employers.

05/29/2026

From wearable devices to electronic records, the health care system is generating more data than ever. But much of it remains fragmented and underused.

In the ASU School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of , Bing Si, an associate professor of industrial engineering, is working to change that.

Using artificial intelligence and systems engineering, Si is designing tools that turn complex health data into actionable insights for clinicians. Her work spans everything from automating sleep apnea diagnosis to identifying hidden cardiovascular risks in teens, helping providers catch problems earlier and make more informed decisions.

Rather than focusing on individual data points, Si’s research looks at the bigger picture: how information flows through the health care system and how it can be used more effectively.

The goal is better systems, better decisions and ultimately, better patient outcomes.

Bing Si uses machine learning and engineering to turn fragmented health data into tools for precision medicine and better clinical decisions.

05/28/2026

Cyber threats aren’t slowing down, and they’re no longer just coming from human actors.

Artificial intelligence, or AI, systems are already capable of discovering software vulnerabilities and generating exploits at a speed and scale that traditional defenses can’t match. That shift raises an urgent question: How do we secure systems when the attackers operate autonomously?

A new, first-of-its-kind conference led by Yan Shosh*taishvili and Adam Doupé, both assistant professors of computer science and engineering in the ASU School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of , is tackling that challenge head-on. This October at the Conference of Synthetic Security Research, or SynSec, experts across industry and academia will converge in Scottsdale, Arizona, to explore what happens when AI becomes part of the research process itself, designing experiments, identifying weaknesses and accelerating discovery.

The goal isn’t to replace human researchers, but to help them keep pace with a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

As AI accelerates cyber threats, a first-of-its-kind conference examines how research must evolve to stay ahead.

05/28/2026

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05/27/2026

Congratulations to Jagannathan Rajagopalan, an associate professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering at , who was recently elected as a 2026 National Academy of Inventors senior member.

He joins 945 NAI senior members who collectively hold nearly 11,000 U.S. patents.

Rajagopalan’s research focuses on designing metal alloys by controlling their microstructure at extremely small scales. His work has led to nine granted patents and new approaches for tailoring how materials bend, conduct electricity, resist heat and perform in advanced technologies.

He begins with metallic glasses and has developed a layer-by-layer deposition process that influences how a material behaves, including whether it bends, breaks, conducts electricity or resists heat.

The approach opens doors to innovative solutions in various fields.

“This process of directly controlling the size, distribution of grains in thin films of metallic alloys has major implications for soft robotics and biomedical devices,” Rajagopalan says. “These films, for example, can be used as microgrippers in minimally invasive surgery or coatings in stents that are used to open up arteries.”

Jagannathan Rajagopalan has been elected a 2026 National Academy of Inventors senior member.

05/26/2026

As graduation season is winding down, three Sun Devils are celebrating a milestone for not only themselves, but the program they have completed.

Morgan Cividanes, Rahul Kashyap and John Lewis are the first graduates of the Doctor of Information Technology program offered in The Polytechnic School at ASU.

The program, which was launched in 2024, follows a scholar-practitioner model in which students integrate advanced technical knowledge, leadership and applied research to solve real-world challenges and was created to address a growing workforce need for technology leaders who combine technical expertise with strategic leadership skills.

Information technology program provides students with opportunities at all levels to apply hands-on learning that help them succeed in the workforce.

05/22/2026

The future of engineering requires more than technical excellence — it demands global perspective, interdisciplinary thinking and human-centered innovation.

The Fulton Schools launched its inaugural Costa Rica Global Intensive Experience to help first-year engineering students explore sustainability, community-centered problem-solving and the broader societal impact of engineering in an international context.

Through visits to sustainability-focused organizations, renewable energy initiatives and community programs, students gained firsthand insight into how engineering solutions must adapt to cultural, environmental and economic realities.

Programs like this are helping prepare the next generation of engineers to lead with technical expertise, adaptability and global awareness.

Fulton Schools launch Costa Rica Global Intensive Experience to help students explore engineering with an international perspective.

05/22/2026

Mars is one of the most thoroughly mapped worlds beyond Earth, but understanding it is another challenge entirely.

In the ASU School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of , computer science doctoral student Mirali Purohit is helping change that. Working in the Kerner Lab, she developed an artificial intelligence, or AI, model trained on 12 million images of the Red Planet. It brings together data from multiple sensors to help scientists analyze Mars at planetary scale.

Instead of studying small slices of data at a time, researchers can now begin to see patterns across the entire planet, revealing new insights into its geological history and the possibility of past water or life.

The team plans to make both the model and its dataset publicly available, expanding access to planetary science tools worldwide. This work highlights how AI is opening new frontiers in how we explore and understand our universe.

A new AI model from the Kerner Lab helps scientists analyze the Red Planet at a planetary scale.

05/21/2026

Associate Professor Barbara Smith has been awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE, the highest honor from the U.S. government for early-career researchers.

Her work is advancing how we detect and understand neurodegenerative diseases through groundbreaking optical imaging technologies and biomarker discovery. From identifying specific midbrain cell types to uncovering molecular subtypes of ALS, Smith’s research is paving the way for earlier diagnosis, more precise prognostics and ultimately more effective treatments.

Beyond the lab, her commitment to mentorship and education is helping shape the next generation of engineers and scientists.

This recognition highlights not only an extraordinary individual achievement, but also ASU’s growing impact on global health innovation.

Fulton Schools Associate Professor Barbara Smith earns the highest federal award to support pursuits for progress in neurological diagnostics and biomarker discovery.

05/20/2026

Engineering education is evolving and students' needs are at the center of that change.

Within the Fulton Schools, the Employment Assistance and Social Engagement, or EASE, program is reimagining how we support neurodivergent engineering students through individualized mentorship, cross-disciplinary collaboration and research-backed strategies.

Co-founded by ASU faculty members Deana Delp and Maria Dixon, EASE pairs students with engineering and communication mentors, helping them build not only academic success but also confidence, connection and career readiness.

Now contributing to the NSF-funded A-SCENE initiative, EASE is helping shape scalable solutions for engineering programs nationwide to ensure a wider range of learners can thrive.

When we design education for diverse learning styles, we strengthen the future of engineering.

The Employment Assistance and Social Engagement program at ASU is re-imagining how to support neurodivergent engineering students.