December 15, 2021

University of Cincinnati researchers have developed a sensor that detects toxins called microcystins from algal blooms that taint surface water such as rivers, lakes and streams. Early detection of these toxins can aid water treatment plants to adjust the treatment strategy to keep the dangerous substances from contaminating drinking water. The research is led by Dionysios Dionysiou, professor of environmental engineering, with his student, Vasileia Vogiazi, who recently earned her doctoral degree from UC in environmental engineering.

December 10, 2021

University of Cincinnati researchers collected more external research funding in Fiscal Year 2021 —$221 million — than the $207 million in FY 2020. Top federal sponsors in FY 2021 included the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the National Science Foundation. Local and state supporters include the Harold C. Schott Foundation, Talbert House, the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Youth Services and others.

August 5, 2020

University of Cincinnati environmental engineers and chemists developed a biosensor to detect toxins in surface water such as streams, rivers and lakes. Funded through National Science Foundation (NSF) grants, the research was recently featured in an NSF video. The research is led by Dionysios Dionysiou, professor of environmental engineering, and addresses the importance of detecting toxic products of cyanobacteria algal blooms, which are formed mainly by agricultural runoff.

February 6, 2020

University of Cincinnati engineers have created a portable lab that plugs into a smartphone that can test for diseases such as malaria or track hormones related to stress and anxiety. The device could improve mobile healthcare.

February 11, 2020

The Week, Medgadget, Phys.org and other international media explore UC's new portable point-of-care lab that can diagnose illnesses and transmit test results to your doctor.

February 27, 2020

October 7, 2022

Andrew Steckl, professor of electrical engineering at the University of Cincinnati, was awarded the Electronics and Photonics Award from the Electrochemical Society (ECS). Steckl pioneered the field of rare-earth electroluminescent materials incorporated in semiconductors, creating bright beautiful colors used in digital flat screens. His research also includes biosensors for medical applications.

September 12, 2023

This summer, eight University of Cincinnati undergraduate students participated in summer research through the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program through the National Science Foundation.

November 15, 2023

The University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science welcomed seven new faculty members starting in August 2023 at the start of the 2023-24 fall semester. There were an additional six faculty members that joined CEAS at the start of the 2022-23 spring semester in January 2023.

February 21, 2024

For half a century, the National Society of Black Engineers has committed to increasing the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. UC's chapter is one of more than 600 global chapters. The organization celebrates 50 years.