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.

A miniature superconducting magnet developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professors has shattered the previous world record for magnetic field strength, reaching an unprecedented 48.7 tesla at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—more than 3 tesla beyond the previous benchmark.

Professors David Larbalestier and Seungyong Hahn pioneered the breakthrough technology behind “Little Big Coil,” a salt-shaker-sized electromagnet that achieved what many thought impossible.

Inside millions of stomachs around the country are tiny corkscrew-shaped bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). More than 13% of Americans carry this unwelcome guest, which can cause serious health issues, including painful ulcers and stomach cancer.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are leading a National Science Foundation-funded study examining how H. pylori navigate through the thick, gel-like mucus found in human stomachs—research that could help develop methods to block the microorganisms and prevent the diseases they cause.