BU Partners on DOE Genesis Mission award to Advance AI-driven Plasma Physics Research
Boston University is a collaborating institution on a new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission award led by Princeton University and announced by the DOE this July. The Genesis Mission supports the development and demonstration of AI-enabled scientific workflows to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, discovery science, and national security.
IGS Summer Fellows Advance Sustainability Research Projects
These fellows, who come from diverse backgrounds and fields, are united in their focus on fostering environmental sustainability and social welfare.
Critical Mass
Together, the College of Engineering and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are tackling societal problems, exemplifying how universities can contribute to the regions they call home.
ENG faculty awarded research funding from Hariri Institute
ENG faculty are well-represented in the latest round of the Hariri Institute’s Focused Research Programs, which provide seed funding for convergent research efforts in multi-disciplinary teams to coalesce in sustainable ways. The mission is to evolve and advance discoveries and innovations in computing and AI, with the goal of accelerating research that leads to future funding and broad impact.
Emiliano Dall’Anese to Serve as Interim Head of Systems Engineering
Shaping the Future Boston University College of Engineering has appointed Emiliano Dall’Anese, associate professor of electrical & computer engineering and systems engineering, as interim head of the Division of Systems Engineering, effective July 1, 2026. Dall’Anese will serve a one-year term while the college conducts an international search for the division’s next leader. Dall’Anese succeeds […]
Professor Christos Cassandras Wins 2026 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society Outstanding Research Award
Professor Christos Cassandras, Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Head of the Division of Systems Engineering at Boston University, has been awarded the 2026 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS) Outstanding Research Award in recognition of his pioneering contributions to intelligent transportation systems, connected and automated vehicles, and smart city infrastructure.
From Curiosity to Control: Ahmad Ahmad’s Journey in Autonomous Robotics
Recent Boston University Systems Engineering PhD graduate Ahmad Ahmad is advancing the future of safe and intelligent robotics through research that combines control theory and artificial intelligence.
Evidence-Based Hope
In a pair of ceremonies leading up to BU Commencement, the College of Engineering celebrated the Class of 2026.
Building Smarter, Safer AI: Alumnus Vittorio Giammarino’s Research Journey
Vittorio Giammarino’s research explores how artificial intelligence systems can operate more safely and reliably outside controlled laboratory settings. By combining machine learning, robotics, and advanced mathematics, his work focuses on developing adaptable AI systems capable of making intelligent decisions in complex real-world environments.
Ioannis Paschalidis Inducted into 2026 AIMBE College of Fellows
Ioannis (Yannis) Paschalidis (ECE, BME, SE) has been inducted into the 2026 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows, a top honor recognizing the top 2% of researchers in the field. He was recognized for his impactful work applying AI and machine learning to computational biology and medicine, advancing predictive and data-driven […]