SLU Science and Engineering News

Discover headlines from Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering, from research breakthroughs to student achievements to major campus events.

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  Sahin Ozdemir, Ph.D., Named to the "Highly Cited Researcher" List by Clariate/Web of Science

  08/19/2025- Sahin Ozdemir, Ph.D., was recognized as a top-cited researcher and influential scholar.

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  Koyal Garg, Ph.D., Awarded a Grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

  08/19/2025- Koyal Garg, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, receives a grant for approximately $1.1M.

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  Tugce Baser, Ph.D., Receives $7.5 Million Department of Defense Research Grant

  08/19/2025- Tugce Baser, Ph.D., was awarded a Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative grant from the Department of Defense.

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  Nate Kinsey, Ph.D., Receives 2025 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

  08/05/2025- Nate Kinsey, Ph.D., electrical and computer engineering professor, is a 2025 recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

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  Computer Scientist Abby Stylianou, Ph.D., Receives NSF Award to Help Fight Human Trafficking

  05/16/2025- SLU congratulates Abby Stylianou, Ph.D., on her National Science Foundation CAREER Award.

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  School of Science and Engineering Appoints Jenna Gorlewicz, Ph.D., Chair of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Saint Louis University

  05/16/2025- Jenna Gorlewicz, Ph.D., is appointed chair of the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Saint Louis University.

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  AirCRAFT Lab Students at Saint Louis University Build Emergency Response Flyer

  04/30/2025- Students in Saint Louis University’s Aircraft Computational and Resource Aware Fault Tolerance (AirCRAFT) Lab are building an emergency response flyer to improve disaster response. The innovative aircraft will be able to drop a person and supplies into areas hard hit by natural disasters or other humanitarian crises.

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  Saint Louis University Joins Oak Ridge Associated Universities Consortium

  04/09/2025- Saint Louis University has joined the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), a consortium of more than 160 colleges and universities that works to provide innovative solutions to advance priorities in science, education, security, and health. SLU was accepted as a sponsoring institution in the consortium with three other universities at a meeting earlier this month.

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  Four SLU Researchers Named Senior Members by the National Academy of Inventors

  02/28/2025- Four Saint Louis University faculty members were recently named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors.

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  Saint Louis University Achieves Prestigious R1 Status, Joining Elite Group of U.S. Research Universities

  02/13/2025- R1 designation is the highest classification that universities can attain for research activity. SLU’s rise to R1 is the result of a decade-long, institution-wide effort to become a national exemplar for educational and research excellence. Since 2014, the University has focused on creating a robust research environment that fosters collaboration across disciplines and offers new opportunities for faculty and students to explore today’s most urgent challenges.