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The University of Kentucky College of Engineering Welcomes over 20 New Faculty Members

September 19, 2019

In September 2018, we announced the largest faculty hiring initiative in the college’s history. One year later, we have welcomed over 20 new faculty members to the college.

Barbara Knutson Named Kevin and Susan Hobbs Professor of Chemical Engineering

September 12, 2019

Knutson has taught chemical engineering at the University of Kentucky since 1995.

We’re Hosting Tailgate Parties for all UK Football Home Games!

August 01, 2019

All College of Engineering alumni, faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. Food and drinks will be served at no cost.

Seay to Chair Global Symposium on Waste Plastic

July 15, 2019

The 2019 Global Symposium on Waste Plastic—"Ecosystem Impacts, Remediation and Waste Management”—will take place September 19-20, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Christina Payne Receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

July 15, 2019

The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.

Four UK Engineering Graduates Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

July 15, 2019

Annually, the NSF awards approximately 1,500 fellowships from an applicant pool of over 12,000.

UK Superfund Research Center Hosts Two-Day Training Event

July 10, 2019

The Superfund Research Program has a strong history of seeking opportunities to work with communities and share research findings with communities and community-serving organizations.

Dziubla Begins Role as Chemical and Materials Engineering Department Chair

July 02, 2019

Thomas Dziubla has taught at UK since 2006 and served as director of graduate studies for chemical engineering from 2013-2018. 

Smith, Wilson Recognized as Outstanding Teachers

May 14, 2019

Mechanical engineering professor Suzanne Smith and chemical engineering lecturer Sarah Wilson received Outstanding Teaching Awards during the 2019 UK Faculty Awards Ceremony.

Bhattacharyya Elected North American Membrane Society Fellow

May 13, 2019

Fellows are recognized for their service to NAMS as well as for their highly significant professional accomplishments in the membrane field.