VCU College of Engineering

10/24/2026

Exploring new ways to detect vascular disease through innovative imaging technology!

VCU Engineering postdoctoral research associate Shivam Shukla is investigating how near-infrared spectroscopy and thermal imaging can measure changes in tissue oxygenation and temperature in response to cold exposure.

Working alongside Anuradha Godavarty, Ph.D., in VCU's Optical Imaging Laboratory, Shukla is developing an approach that could help researchers better assess peripheral vascular conditions, including peripheral artery disease and Raynaud's phenomenon.

Through collaboration with VCU Health System, the team hopes to translate this early-stage research into future clinical applications.

See how VCU Engineering is connecting engineering innovation and medical expertise to advance human health. https://bit.ly/4z2SQPN

Biomedical Engineering Society - BMES

10/24/2026

Future engineers, this one's for YOU! Ready to see what life as a VCU Engineering Ram is all about?

Join us for VCU College of Engineering's Fall Open House and explore our innovative labs, meet faculty and students, and discover where your future in engineering could take you!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 VCU | Richmond, VA
🔗 https://bit.ly/4sjtz1g

Big ideas start here. Your future could, too! 💛🖤

10/24/2026

VCU biomedical engineering researcher Amy Straka is presenting her research at the 2026 Biomedical Engineering Society - BMES Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida!

Straka is developing tissue-engineered models of the amniotic membrane to investigate why the protective sac surrounding a developing baby can rupture prematurely, increasing the risk of preterm birth.

By recreating the membrane's structure and mechanical properties in the laboratory, her research aims to uncover the mechanisms behind premature membrane rupture and identify potential targets for future treatments.

Through collaboration between VCU Engineering and clinical partners, this research highlights the power of interdisciplinary innovation in advancing maternal and fetal health.

See how VCU researchers are bringing impactful biomedical engineering research to the national stage! https://bit.ly/4sqAuWG

10/23/2026

VCU biomedical engineering senior Simone Chapman credits the hands-on laboratory experience and research preparation they gained at VCU Engineering for helping them succeed in a summer research program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Now Chapman is showcasing their work develing a leak-proof flow system for 3D-printed blood vessel models at the 2026 Biomedical Engineering Society - BMES Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Their research aims to better replicate conditions inside human arteries, helping scientists study blood flow, endothelial cell behavior and cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis.

See how VCU Engineering is preparing students to turn classroom knowledge into impactful research.
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10/23/2026

VCU Biomedical Engineering students are bringing their research to the national stage!

This weekend, our students are attending the 2026 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, where they'll present their research, exchange scientific insights with peers from across the country and connect with leading researchers and industry professionals.

Ahead of her presentation, VCU biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Claire Klaye shares her research investigating the role of Piezo mechanosensitive ion channels in the fibrotic remodeling associated with interstitial lung diseases.

Take a closer look at the innovative research our students are contributing to the future of biomedical engineering on our blog. https://bit.ly/4idIrtp

Biomedical Engineering Society - BMES

10/23/2026

Thank you to The Richmonder for highlighting the innovative research being conducted by Arvind Agarwal, Ph.D., chair and professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at VCU!

His groundbreaking work explores ways to protect astronauts from harmful radiation during future missions to the moon, helping pave the way for safer space exploration.

We’re proud to see VCU Engineering research making an impact beyond our planet!

Space is brutal. It’s full of bombastic supernovas and the invisible radiation that ensues. Astronauts must rely on their equipment and their spacesuits to protect them from worlds they never evolved to survive.

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

Two treatments. One breath. A new approach to lung care.

VCU College of Engineering professor P. Worth Longest, Ph.D., and VCU School of Pharmacy professor Michael Hindle, Ph.D., are developing an innovative dry powder system designed to deliver medication and help restore damaged lung function simultaneously.

Backed by a $50,000 VCU Commercialization Fund award, this patent-pending technology could offer new treatment options for inhalation injuries, severe pneumonia and other respiratory conditions.

Discover how VCU researchers are advancing the future of respiratory care. ⬇️
🔗 https://bit.ly/4zQkuzM

A VCU Commercialization Fund award will help Michael Hindle and P. Worth Longest test a platform that repairs the lung's surfactant layer while delivering a drug to the same tissue.

10/22/2026

Biomedical Engineering Society at VCU crew checking in for day 2️⃣ at 2026 BMES.

Biomedical Engineering Society they are ready for you!

10/21/2026

Meet the mind behind the NOODLE Lab!

Say hello to Zixuan “Steve” Feng, Ph.D., one of the newest faculty members in VCU College of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science!

From open-source software development to human-centered artificial intelligence, Feng is exploring how AI can help developers build better software while inspiring the next generation of engineers.

As the leader of VCU Engineering’s NOODLE Lab, Feng is combining innovation, collaboration and student mentorship to help shape the future of software engineering.

Find out what brought him to VCU and why he loves helping students turn ideas into real-world solutions! ⬇️
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hUg3h6

VCU Engineering welcomes assistant professor Zixuan “Steve” Feng, Ph.D., who leads the NOODLE Lab focusing on human-centered AI for software engineering, open-source collaboration, and supportive student mentorship.