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University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Engineering

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a large College of Engineering program that hosts Civil, Chemical, Electrical & Computer, Industrial Technology, Mechanical, and Petroleum Engineering programs.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Mechanical Engineering graduate Wyatt Stoute, selected as the Spring 2026 College of Engineering Outstanding Graduate! 🎓

A first-generation college student, Wyatt completed his degree in just three years with a concentration in Sustainable Energy Systems and minors in Mathematics and Renewable Energy. From undergraduate research and leadership roles to internships at Sandia National Laboratories and groundbreaking academic achievements, Wyatt has exemplified excellence, innovation, and service throughout his time at UL Lafayette.

We are proud to celebrate Wyatt’s accomplishments and excited to see the impact he will make in engineering and research.

Congratulations, Wyatt!

Read more on the website → https://tinyurl.com/WStouteOutstandingCOEGrad

Ahmed Khattab

05/26/2026

Honoring our Spring 2026 Graduating Engineering Ambassadors and Designing Leaders! 🎓

Your leadership and service made a lasting impact. Thank you for representing engineering with excellence and inspiring those who follow in your footsteps.

Ahmed Khattab

05/12/2026

We are so proud of our incredible Mechanical Engineering students for once again bringing a national championship home! Congratulations to Andrew, Jude, Brendan, Logan, and Kaiden on earning Grand Champion honors at the National Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge.

This achievement reflects the talent, innovation, teamwork, and determination of our students and faculty. Designing and building a hydraulic-powered vehicle from scratch, and competing against top universities across the nation, is an awesome accomplishment.

Momentum like never before!

Ahmed Khattab

05/05/2026

The Spring 2026 Dean's Advisory Council (DAC) meeting centered on the theme "Momentum Like Never Before: Engineering as the Growth Engine Advancing Louisiana Vision 2035," the meeting highlighted the College of Engineering’s sustained progress over the past six years across enrollment, research, academic innovation, and workforce development. This momentum aligns with the direction set by our new President, Dr. Ramesh Kolluru through his vision for the University "Louisiana Vision 2035." Dr. Geoffrey Stewart, Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development, joined the meeting to share an overview of the University’s strategic priorities.

Dean Ahmed Khattab highlighted the College’s alignment with the University's Vision 2035, sharing both short- and long-term strategic priorities and engaging the board in discussion on how they can support and advance these efforts.

The day also included a gathering at the historic Roy House, bringing together students, alumni, and leadership for meaningful connection.

Momentum like never before!

For more information see the link in the comment.

05/01/2026

So grateful for our partners. Thank you!

04/21/2026

The Engineering Center of Excellence (ECoE) College of Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series continues to grow in momentum, creating space for bold ideas, collaboration, and meaningful conversation across our research community.

The Spring 2026 sessions showcased the depth and impact of innovation happening across our college:

In March, Dr. Emad Habib presented “Beyond Modeling: Rethinking Flood Risk at the Intersection of Science, Technology, and Society,” highlighting how his hydrological models inform real-world policy decisions on housing, business development, dredging, and flood mitigation projects. His talk emphasized how combining advanced modeling, data science, and community knowledge can shift flood risk management from prediction alone to a more adaptive, inclusive socio-hydrologic approach.

In April, Dr. Rafael Hernández shared “From TNT to Biofuels and Beyond: A Journey through Catalysis, Collaboration, and Academic Evolution,” tracing a 25-year research path from environmental remediation and TNT-contaminated water treatment to innovations in sustainable biofuels. His work spans wastewater-derived esterifiable lipids for biodiesel, catalytic advances, and bioprocessing coproducts, reflecting a career bridging cleanup technologies and sustainable energy solutions.

Dr. Emad Habib is an Endowed Chair and Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Executive Director of the Institute for Coastal & Water Research. Dr. Rafael Hernández is Department Head of Chemical Engineering, Interim Head of Petroleum Engineering, Professor, Director of the Chemicals & Fuels Development Center and Associate Director of the Energy Institute of Louisiana. Both distinguished professors represent our university’s “Research for a Reason,” translating discovery into impact for communities across the globe.

Thank you Dr. Habib and Dr. Hernandez for sharing such amazing
insight.

This ongoing speaker series continues to create space for meaningful dialogue, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and connection across our faculty.

More conversations → More collaboration → More impact. Stay tuned for what’s next.

Ahmed Khattab William Chirdon

04/17/2026

The Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) gathered for this semester’s breakfast meeting to share ideas, reflect on student experiences, and help shape the future of the College of Engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Students met with Dean Ahmed Khattab to discuss the Engineering First Year Experience, emerging initiatives, and priorities that matter most to our engineering community.

From meaningful dialogue to cross-disciplinary collaboration, DSAC continues to play an important role in connecting student perspectives with college leadership. Thank you to our DSAC members, and to the Engineering First Year Experience Subcommittee, Emma Brooks, Simone Duhon, Alivia Guillory, and Wyatt Stoute, for their presentation to the council. Your insight and engagement helps strengthen the college and move initiatives forward.

For a complete list of DSAC members, please visit our website at https://engineering.louisiana.edu/about-us/deans-student-advisory-council

Ahmed Khattab

04/04/2026

We wrapped up Engineering & Technology Week with our Awards Presentation, recognizing outstanding students, teams, and departments.

With a very close finish for Department of the Year, it was great to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments across our college. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:

🏆 Chemical Engineering - Department of the Year
🏆 Electrical & Computer Engineering - Esprit de Corps
🏆 Mechanical Engineering - Dean’s Cup

Ahmed Khattab

04/03/2026

Mystery Design Competition 2026: Teams were challenged to produce at least 10 identical 1-inch segments from a rodlet provided by Noble Plastics and Intralox, working within specified tolerances and competition constraints. Accuracy and consistency were measured using CPK, putting students’ manufacturing mindset to the test.

Congratulations to this year’s top teams:

🥇 Mechanical Engineering
🥈 Engineering & Technology Management
🥉 Electrical & Computer Engineering

A big thank you to Noble Plastics, the longstanding sponsor of the Mystery Design Competition!

Ahmed Khattab

04/01/2026

We hosted our annual Expo last Wednesday, with exhibits from all six departments and some industry guests throughout the day. A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone from industry who helped make it such a successful event. Take a look at some of the highlights!

Ahmed Khattab

02/05/2026

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dr. Afef Fekih, receives the 2025 Distinguished Member Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Control Systems Society.

This award recognizes her significant contributions to fault tolerant control and her long-term service to the Control Systems Society.
Dr. Fekih is internationally respected for her work on advanced control strategies that help complex systems continue to operate safely and efficiently during unexpected failures. Her research has strengthened critical applications in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing and continues to elevate the reputation of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Dr. Fekih accepted the Distinguished Member Award during the 64th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Congratulations Dr. Fekih on this outstanding recognition.

Ahmed Khattab

Address

131 Rex Street
Lafayette, LA
70504

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+13374826685

Website

http://engineering.louisiana.edu/, http://www.louisiana.edu/

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