UB to launch department of AI and society
4/9/25

Supported by Gov. Kathy Hochul and SUNY, the department will train students how to responsibly use AI, and help UB researchers advance AI for the public good.

Ranked among the best
4/10/25

UB’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is ranked No. 31 among public engineering graduate schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

A green alternative to fiberglass insulation
6/27/25

A team led by industrial engineering professor Chi Zhou is pioneering an organic and more sustainable insulation that utilizes wheat straw.

Targeting cancer with light-infused chemo
6/10/25

A UB team has received a $2.5 million grant to develop a system for inserting tiny light-emitting fibers directly into pancreatic cancer tumors.

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"I think the best way to grow as an engineer is to apply the concepts that are learned in courses, and go above and beyond the curriculum through projects."
4/17/23

Shardul Nitin Saptarshi
Mechanical engineering student

"I am passionate about working on projects that make a true difference in peoples’ lives."
5/13/24

Adam DeHollander
Industrial and systems engineering student

The more I discover about engineering education, the more I love it, and the more I'm thriving within it.
5/31/24

Duncan Mullins
Engineering education student

"Engineering at UB is the perfect setting to tackle new challenges and branch out to find subjects that keep you motivated."
4/17/23

Kyle Weeks
Biomedical engineering student

"I am passionate about helping others. Whether it be through engineering or volunteering my time or even giving people directions on campus, there’s such a gratification to know you may have made their lives at least a little bit better."
3/7/23

Angelique Jan Miane
Mechanical engineering student

"My favorite place is the Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory – it makes me feel limitless because almost all kinds of structures can be tested there."
6/17/22

Homero F. Carrión Cabrera

Civil engineering student

“As someone returning to school after many years as an established adult, I feel both respected for my experience as a professional and supported in my learning. ”
2/4/25

Leah Maykish
Engineering education student

“Thanks to these hands-on opportunities, I have been able to gain valuable experiences that have set me apart and have helped me earn internship offers for this upcoming summer.”
11/21/22

Fernando Ramos Sigu​enza
Mechanical and aerospace engineering student

"I am particularly passionate about effecting change within the prosthetics field by getting better quality prosthetics for amputees."
4/17/23

Marie Ettien
Biomedical engineering student

"UB’s engineering program teaches you real engineering processes right off the bat."
2/6/25

John Toftegaard
Biomedical engineering student

“Being a part of a sorority of women in engineering has been an empowering experience.”
12/14/22

Megan Cassidy
Environmental engineering student

"What I enjoy the most about my job is knowing that my contributions keep the public safe.”
12/14/22

Jarlene Ninive
BS '18, Civil Engineering

"Build those connections with your professors—whether you like it or not, those professors are going to notice your face, when you participate, and how you perform."
10/3/24

Holliday Sims
Engineering education student

“As a minority student you face many challenges, but you can succeed by staying motivated and working hard. Every step you take every day makes a difference in your life.”
12/14/22

Emmanuel Nsengiyumva
BS'16, MS'18, chemical engineering

“Be inclusive. Be thirsty for knowledge. And be a dreamer. You will achieve success in engineering at UB.”
12/14/22

Nan Hua
PhD '21, civil engineering 

"It has always been easy to find study groups and like-minded individuals within the UB engineering community." 
5/17/24

Boluwatife Ibitayo

Biomedical engineering student

“Engineering education plays a vital part in shaping the future of engineering students, and can range from a sense of belonging in the field to effective learning and teaching methods. ”
5/31/24

Qiuxing Chen
Engineering education student

“No one is an expert in more than a handful of topics and you should seek people with more experience than you to critique your study design, review your code, edit an application, etc. Improvement does not have a time limit.”
11/21/22

Ryan O'Hara

BS '16, biomedical engineering

“I chose UB for its location and because it offers a great engineering program for an affordable price.”
8/24/22

Riley Blasiak
Civil and environmental engineering student

"It is so important to enjoy our beautiful world, and do what we can to leave it better than we found it."
4/11/24

Sydney Gallo
Environmental engineering student

"The sense of community among the students is amazing. There are people I've known since freshman year that I still see every day, yet I always find new faces who are immediately welcomed into the engineering groups."
3/7/23

Auburn Schwartzmeyer
Mechanical engineering student

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Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineers combine the problem solving ability of engineers with the knowledge of the biological and medical fields to develop new solutions for improving human health, health care, and quality of life for all people.

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Chemical and Biological Engineering

Chemical engineering concerns the design, scale-up, and operation of chemical processes, and the understanding and design of technologically useful materials. Chemical engineers use these same skills to understand and manipulate natural processes, such as in biological systems.

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Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

Our highly respected research programs generate the knowledge, tools and leadership needed to address society's largest and most challenging problems in the natural and built environments.

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Computer Science and Engineering

Our combination of computer science and computer engineering reflects our commitment to a modern integrated environment for research and education in computing.

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Electrical Engineering

From smart phones to smart cars to green appliances, electrical engineers turn knowledge into reality.

Our faculty engage in research in the areas of communications and signals processing, nanoelectronics and photonics and energy systems, creating the knowledge that is needed to solve the problems we face today.

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Engineering Education

The Department of Engineering Education is an interdisciplinary department that aims to advance the engineering profession and transform the way in which students are educated.

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Industrial and Systems Engineering

Industrial engineers apply scientific, mathematical and computer techniques to design, model, analyze and improve complex systems.

We prepare students to become effective engineers by enhancing their technical expertise, exposing them to critical issues, and providing them with tools to deal with these issues confidently.

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Materials Design and Innovation

The Department of Materials Design and Innovation (MDI) is a forward-leaning, interdisciplinary initiative that will address regional and national demand for new materials that accelerate research and education in advanced manufacturing and biotechnology. 

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

MAE is one of the broader engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers are involved in research and development, design and manufacturing. Aerospace engineering includes the traditional aeronautics and astronautics applications, as well as aerospace-related component development and vehicle and propulsion system design.

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MAE Senior Design Demo Day

Seniors in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engeinering gathered at the end of the spring 2025 semester to present their senior design projects at the 2025 Senior Design Demonstration Day. The demo day is the cullmination of a senior design course sequence comprised of MAE 451 Design Process and Methods and MAE 494 Design Project. Projects are evaluated by a panel of judges and the top three are selected. The seniors can also cast a vote for the Student Choice Award.

Published July 8, 2025

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    A global community with students from 79 different countries

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    Our Fall 2024 student body consists of 2,981 graduate students and 4,896 undergraduates

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    Research expenditures total over $113 million annually

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    290+ full-time faculty members and counting

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    42,000+ alumni in 50 states and 79 countries around the globe

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    2,699 degrees awarded in the 2023-24 academic year

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    Home to 9 academic departments

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The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences was founded in 1946

Home to 10 ABET accredited undergraduate programs

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Member of Association of American Universities (AAU)

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Home to 9 academic departments

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Research expenditures total over $113 million annually

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Over 290 full-time faculty members and counting

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4,896 undergraduates and 2,981 graduate students enrolled in 2024

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2,699 degrees awarded in the 2023-24 academic year

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42,000+ alumni in 50 states and 70 countries around the globe

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A global community with students from 73 different countries and 33 states

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