K-State Engineering

06/02/2026

Graphene, the "wonder material," has shaped much of Suprem Das' research career. From nano-manufacturing to advanced printing for applications such as sensing and energy, Das is committed to finding graphene solutions with real-world impact.

Read how his work has earned him his fourth patent at https://bit.ly/4dJfnsU.

05/26/2026

Have you ever heard of a CubeSat? 🛰️

CubeSats are a class of nanosatellites that offer a lower-cost option for schools and researchers to launch projects into space.

What began in 2024 as a “pie-in-the-sky” idea at Kansas State University has developed into two very feasible missions designed to detect crop health anomalies and space-verify new technologies.

Through the CubeSat project, K-State engineering students are gaining hands-on experience with satellite design, fabrication, research and eventually space launch. Read more about the project at https://bit.ly/4nP8eL4.

05/18/2026

Smiles all around 🎓💜

Congratulations, class of 2026!

05/14/2026

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering commencement ceremony will be held this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in Bramlage Coliseum. A live stream will be available at https://bit.ly/491jlu6.

05/08/2026

By combining human expertise with machine intelligence, K-State researchers are helping shape a more trustworthy future for AI.

Hande Küçük McGinty is advancing AI systems designed to be more reliable, transparent and grounded in truth. Through research in knowledge graphs and a patent-pending verifiable reasoner, her work helps reduce hallucinations and improve how AI makes decisions across applications in health, agriculture and environmental protection.

05/05/2026

Vivian Nguyen, a sophomore studying mechanical engineering and physics, is conducting research to address agricultural challenges that affect people in her hometown, throughout Kansas and across the world.

Recognized nationally as K-State’s 84th Goldwater Scholar, she is part of a team developing electrochemical sensors for phosphate detection to help improve water quality and support sustainable agriculture. Learn more about Vivian's faculty-mentored research projects at https://bit.ly/3OzvLm3.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to the four engineering faculty, Amir Bahadori, Suprem Das, Dan Flippo and Ajay Sharda, who secured patents in 2025!

Innovation at K-State is creating impact far beyond campus. 💡🌎

The Kansas State University Research Foundation recently honored 36 inventors and breeders during the 2026 Inventors and Breeders Ceremony, recognizing faculty and researchers whose discoveries earned patents and plant variety protection certificates in 2024 and 2025.

From new wheat varieties and graphene-based materials to advances in agricultural engineering, entomology, animal health and beyond, these innovators are turning research into real-world solutions that are driving economic growth across Kansas and making an impact around the globe. 💜

05/01/2026

The Steel Ring Engineering Honor Society has announced its 2026 Saints of Engineering Congratulations Nicholas Karr, Rory Jenkins and Alex Ko for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the college.

05/01/2026

Faculty support drives progress. Through the K-State Engineering nuclear program, dedicated faculty are advancing research, mentoring students, and helping meet critical workforce needs in energy and technology. Your generosity empowers faculty to mentor, discover, and lead. https://bit.ly/4souImt

04/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Bala Natarajan on earning the title of University Distinguished Professor, Kansas State University's highest academic title. The recognition reflects a career dedicated to K-State's land-grant mission, the engineering profession and the community.