Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences: University of Rochester

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Yanan Guo from the Department of Computer Science, who is the senior author of a study that won a Distinguished Paper award at the 47th IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy.

Yanan and her colleagues from Zhejiang University in China and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore were recognized for their paper titled “Demystifying and Exploiting ASLR on NVIDIA GPUs.” The conference is the premier forum for presenting developments in computer security and electronic privacy, and for bringing together researchers and practitioners in the field.

05/29/2026

“We hope to someday be able to see whether an Alzheimer’s patient has poor circulation in their brain or even screen for poor circulation earlier in life to try to stave off Alzheimer’s. Or we could check when somebody has been concussed to see whether the fluid circulation in their brain is disrupted. This study gets us a step closer,” says Professor Douglas Kelley from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who led the new study published in Science Advances. Read the full study here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aeb0404

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Check out the latest issue of Rochester Review to read about how researchers like Professor Douglas Kelley from the Department of Mechanical Engineering are conducting pioneering research on the science of sleep, plus much more!

Don’t snooze on the latest issue of Rochester Review magazine—now in mailboxes and online! 👀

05/27/2026

This exciting technology developed by researchers at the Institute of Optics led by Professor Chunlei Guo could help address global water shortages and growing mineral demand. Read more at the University of Rochester News Center: https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/what-is-desalination-definition-ocean-water-704732/

Solar-thermal interfacial desalination is a sustainable solution to meet the ever-increasing global freshwater demand. However, when treating actual ocean water, salt accumulation on the evaporator surfaces and brine discharge are major issues limiting the performance and posing environmental concer...

05/22/2026

During Commencement weekend, the Hajim School presented exceptional students with endowed awards and prizes that recognize their extraordinary achievements in academics, research, and service. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Sreejato Chatterjee (data science) received the The Charles L. Newton Prize, which recognizes engineering students who show a special proficiency in an engineering subject and have conducted research, given a presentation or published a paper.

Annika Deans (biomedical engineering) and Emily DeVeyra (optics) were awarded the Harold Hook Prize, which is presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding interest in engineering.

Courtney Palmeri (chemical engineering) received the Lisa Norwood Student Endowment Fund Prize, which recognizes students who have shown commitment and service to the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences by building community and belonging.

Kyra McCracken (biomedical engineering), Martin Trpceski (electrical and computer engineering), and Nyasha Gwaza (electrical and computer engineering) received the Tau Beta Pi Prize, awarded to seniors who, through academic achievement, proven leadership, and character have excelled and inspired fellow students.

05/21/2026

As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, Siddhartha “Sid” Dalal ’71 (MA), ’73S (MBA), ’76 (PhD) and his children—Nemil Dalal and Preeyel Dalal ’06—have committed more than $1 million to establish the Dalal Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI Ethics at the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GIDS-AI). The new fellowship will advance research and teaching focused on responsible design, development, deployment, governance, and societal implications of AI systems. Thank you to the Dalal family for this transformative gift!

As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, Siddhartha “Sid” Dalal ’71 (MA), ’73S (MBA), ’76 (PhD) and his children—Nemil Dalal and Preeyel Dalal ’06—have committed more than $1 million to establish the Dalal Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI Ethics a...

05/16/2026

Yesterday's Commencement Ceremony was an incredible moment for our newest University of Rochester alumni as well as their friends, family, and mentors. Today the festivities will continue with the Hajim School's department ceremonies. Go to the Commencement website for the full schedule and links to the broadcasts: https://www.rochester.edu/commencement/class-of-2026/hseas/

05/15/2026

It’s time. 💙💛

The University Commencement Ceremony on Friday and other school and department graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday will be livestreamed.

🔗 Check out the full livestream schedule: https://uofr.us/3P3NylD

05/14/2026

Commencement festivities officially kicked off for the Hajim School when 137 students were initiated into the Meliora link of the Order of the Engineer earlier today. The new University of Rochester graduates recited the “Obligation of the Engineer,” affirming that the primary purpose of engineering is service to the public and that all members of the engineering profession share a special bond. The stainless steel rings worn on the fifth finger of their working hands now serve as a reminder of the obligation of the engineer.