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Lawrence Whitman installed as Dale and Ann Heatherington Endowed Chair of Engineering and Engineering Technology
December 04, 2025
Kennesaw State University’s Lawrence Whitman was installed as the inaugural Dale and Ann Heatherington Endowed Chair of Engineering and Engineering Technology in a ceremony on Thursday at the Engineering Technology Center. The endowed chair – the highest honor a university can bestow upon a faculty member – recognizes Whitman’s leadership as dean of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) and his steadfast commitment to advancing STEM education and research at KSU.
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Kennesaw State team innovates stronger 3D-printed structures through advanced simulations
December 03, 2025
Many industries rely on 3D-printed components, but their internal structures often limit strength and reliability. New research at Kennesaw State University shows that adjusting build settings can significantly improve part performance, making a printed component nearly three times stronger and offering a pathway toward safer and more efficient designs.
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Kennesaw State researchers use drones, artificial intelligence to improve disaster response
November 17, 2025
When natural disasters strike, quickly assessing damage is crucial to saving lives and rebuilding communities. Under the mentorship of assistant professor Da Hu, Kennesaw State University student researcher Kiara O’Neal is using drones and artificial intelligence to improve post-disaster recovery efforts and reduce response times. O’Neal, a junior computer science major from Ludowici, Georgia, is one of dozens of students engaged in Kennesaw State’s Junior & Senior Scholars Program, which pairs undergraduate students with faculty mentors for hands-on research experiences.
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Kennesaw State professor awarded NSF grant to strengthen communication skills in engineering education
November 04, 2025
Kennesaw State University researcher Awatef Ergai, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to help engineering students build stronger communication and collaboration skills.
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Kennesaw State faculty members honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers
November 03, 2025
Kennesaw State University engineering faculty members Youngguk Seo and Jayhyun Kwon have been named Fellows of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), honoring their innovation and leadership within the field.
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Kennesaw State study abroad program connects students with global tech leaders
October 02, 2025
For five weeks this summer, 16 Kennesaw State students from the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) traded their Marietta classrooms for the bustling metropolis of Taipei, Taiwan. Guided by Jeffrey Yiin, Clinical Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, the group immersed themselves in one of the world’s most influential technology hubs while experiencing Taiwan’s culture and daily life.
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Kennesaw State research on sustainable road construction turns quarry waste into opportunity
September 29, 2025
Each year, Georgia quarries generate millions of tons of leftover byproducts called pond screenings, much of which sits unused in large holding ponds. At Kennesaw State University, associate professor Jayhyun Kwon is working to turn this overlooked material into a construction industry resource.
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Kennesaw State research aims to safeguard Georgia's transportation systems
August 29, 2025
Despite ranking among the best states for infrastructure health, Georgia is given a meager C+ grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers, which cites general signs of deterioration that require attention to mitigate catastrophe. Poised to answer the call are Kennesaw State University researchers who, equipped with external grants, are solving Georgia’s most pressing transportation problems, said Sunanda Dissanayake, chair of KSU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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Kennesaw State researcher taps engineering background to discover solutions for stomach diseases
August 25, 2025
For many people, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are chronic and life-altering conditions. Yet despite their prevalence, doctors are often challenged by patients experiencing persistent symptoms with no way to accurately identify and diagnose diseases. Kennesaw State University’s Lei Shi, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), is working to change that. Supported by a recent National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Shi is leading a research project that could alter how GI disorders are diagnosed and treated using virtual replicas of a human stomach.
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Kennesaw State researchers create low-cost system to monitor dams, prevent floods
August 18, 2025
A research team at Kennesaw State University is building a low-cost, wireless system to help detect problems in aging dams before they become dangerous, offering a new way to protect communities and infrastructure.