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In the News: Ali Ling Co-Authors Study on PFAS Pollution Costs in Europe
In the NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently quoted in The Guardian for a story about the cost of cleaning up toxic PFAS pollution. From the story: Just to clean up existing legacy pollution in the UK, analysis has found it will cost an estimated…
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Engineering Professor Outlines Artificial Intelligence to Detect Risk of Obesity
Professional NotesObesity disease is a significant health issue that has affected millions of people worldwide. A new study co-authored by Dr. Manjeet Rege, a professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, explores the application of ensemble learning techniques in predicting obesity risk using lifestyle data. “By leveraging advanced algorithms in machine… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Texans Investing in Microgrids for Winter Resiliency
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, associate professor of electrical engineering and founding director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with Marketplace about the role microgrids play in improving resiliency during winter storms in Texas. From the story: The state continues to shore up its electric grid, while… -
Pioneering the Future: Federal, State Support Fuels Expansion at Center for Microgrid Research
ResearchWhen Ophelia Loree ’25 MS came to the University of St. Thomas to pursue a master’s degree in electrical engineering, she was betting on a hands-on, practical education. Loree had no idea that within a year, she would help design a brand-new microgrid, and that she would do so in collaboration with the U.S. Army… -
Professor Research: Sea Surface and Deeper Ocean Temperatures Reach New Record High
St. Thomas 2025 - Promote and Leverage Our Comprehensive Academic ExcellenceThe ocean is the hottest it has ever been recorded by humans, not only at the surface temperature but also for the upper 2,000 meters, according to a new study co-authored by John Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. The study, published in… -
Engineering Peace: Fulbright-Hays Scholar Inspires Next Generation of Tommie Engineers
Social JusticeIt was an ambitious project for a budding oil engineer in Nigeria. Obasesam Okoi – just weeks out of college then – had been tasked with performing a topographical land survey of an oil mining site. His technical training in civil engineering had provided ample schooling for the assignment, but this new grad quickly realized… -
New Professor Profile: JiYong Lee and Jose Capa Salinas
People & CultureAssistant Professors JiYong Lee in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Jose Capa Salinas in the Department of Civil Engineering joined the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota this academic year. They bring a wealth of expertise and experience to their respective fields. Capa Salinas is making a significant impact… -
For This Student-Athlete, Faith, Gratitude Are Keys to Success
AthleticsWhen Phoebe Frentzel ’25 leaps to block a jump shot, her mind is on one thing: faith. Faith in her ability. Faith in her team. Faith in their will to win. A faith that transcends any game. “Whenever I get in a gym or a practice or game, the rest of the world stops for… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Effective Enterprise AI Implementation
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with TechTarget about how many companies are eager to use artificial intelligence but often struggle with implementation. From the story: Enterprise executives increasingly embrace artificial intelligence, yet their ability to harness AI remains elusive in many cases.… -
St. Thomas Engineering Leads University Consortium to Bolster Industry Partnerships
STEAMThe University of St. Thomas School of Engineering is one of five universities in a consortium that was awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to bolster industry-academic partnerships. The award comes from NSF’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program. “While we traditionally have had very strong industry partnerships in the…