FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Associate Professor Shreyas Balachandran recently received the prestigious Early Career Award from the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, under the DOE’s Accelerator Research and Development (ARDAP) Program. It will provide $875,000 over five years.

The award provides Balachandran with support to develop superconducting radio frequency materials to enable linear accelerators—a critical technology for the United States.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are applying fuel cell technology to new applications like sustainable energy and water treatment.

In a study published in Frontiers in Membrane Science and Technology, the researchers examined a type of membrane called a perfluorosulfonic acid polymer membrane, or PFSA polymer membrane. These membranes act as filters, allowing protons to move through, but blocking electrons and gases.

A Florida State University faculty researcher at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering has secured a groundbreaking $3.9 million grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance cutting-edge hypersonic technology research.

Leading Innovation in Hypervelocity Research

Rajan Kumar, chair and professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and director of the Florida Center for Adva

Transformation Recognizes Institutional Leadership in High-Speed Aerodynamics, Advanced Manufacturing and Next-Generation Flight Technologies

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is reaching new heights in aerospace research and education. Driven by cutting-edge grants, state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic spirit of collaboration, MAE is shaping the future of flight and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering gathered at the Parkview at Cascades Ballroom to celebrate excellence across our college community.

The annual College Awards Night recognized the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to education, research, student support, and service. Through innovation, leadership and dedication to our mission, these individuals exemplify the excellence that defines our college.

Scientists Tackle Critical Gap in Fire Prediction as Current Models Fail to Capture How Living Trees Influence Wildfire Behavior

When wildfires rage through forests, current prediction models treat trees as static obstacles—but researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are revolutionizing wildfire science by developing the first computational models that capture how living, moving trees actually influence fire behavior.