News from Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

Two UF Engineers named to the 2026 National Academy of Inventors Senior Membership

Two faculty members from the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors.

Machines spot deepfake pictures better than humans, but people outperform AI in detecting deepfake videos

Artificial intelligence may be better than people at spotting fake faces in photos — but humans still have the upper hand when those fakes start moving.

Researchers unveil gigahertz resonances in nanoscale drumheads at room temperature 

From smartphones to quantum computers, modern technology depends on moving information quickly and efficiently. Now, scientists have found a way to control vibrations at gigahertz (GHz) speeds to serve as ultra-fast bridges between mechanical, microwave and optical signals. 

These couples have major chemistry. Meet the marrieds from CHE

Raise your beaker in a Valentine’s Day toast and say, “Awww.” There are sweet love stories afoot in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Honorary Gator Wally Rhines elected into National Academy of Engineering 

The academy, known as NAE, announced this week its 2026 membership roster includes Wally Rhines, CEO and director of Texas-based Silvaco and a member of multiple advisory boards within the University of Florida’s College of Engineering.    

Red, white, orange and blue 

When gold medalist Erin Jackson laces up her skates and puts on her game face for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, her stateside cheering squad will include many rowdy reptiles.