News from Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

Farahmandi to lead state cybersecurity institute, expanding research and workforce development

Farimah Farahmandi, Ph.D., has been named the director of the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research, known as FICS.

Back to the bog: UF researchers lead wetlands assessments

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Howard T. Odum Center for Wetlands are once again leading Florida’s participation in the 2026 National Wetland Condition Assessment, a nationwide survey conducted every five years to assess the ecological health of wetlands across the US.

A clear vision: Researchers develop robotic surgical cameras that mimic the human eye

Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee are developing technology to improve surgical outcomes. Shuai Li, Ph.D., and his colleagues have developed a soft, magnetically driven, AI-powered, nature-inspired robotic device that mimics the human eye.

New technique filters PFAS forever chemicals using “molecular Velcro”

Researchers developed a reusable gel that captures PFAS “forever chemicals” from water more effectively than many existing filters.

Researchers are developing AI enabled tools to predict flesh-eating waterborne pathogens

UF researchers are collaborating to transform the way scientists detect, forecast and respond to dangerous waterborne infections caused by pathogenic Vibrio bacteria. 

A decade of innovation: engineering partnership powers Sarasota’s growing tech workforce

The University of Florida’s Innovation Station celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, marking a unique partnership that strengthens Sarasota County’s tech-ready workforce with Gator Engineers.