With over $9 million in new funding for research projects in 2017, faculty members in the Department of Mining Engineering are at the forefront of next-generation mining technology and applications. Through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Alpha Foundation and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, researchers are making advances in rare earth element recovery, autonomous underground mining systems that improve safety and mitigating damage from underground coal mine explosions.
Honaker Named University Research Professor for 2018-2019 Academic Year
The purpose of the University Research Professorship program is to recognize and publicize research accomplishments of scholars across the full range of disciplines at UK.
Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Graduates!
This year’s mining engineering graduates were recognized at the 36th annual Mining Awards Dinner April 28, 2018 at Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Spa in Lexington, Kentucky.
Six Inducted into Hall of Distinction
On April 13, the University of Kentucky College of Engineering inducted six new members into its Hall of Distinction.
