School of Engineering & Applied Science

Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers

The assistant professor in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics at Penn Engineering aims to make an impact on energy and sustainability, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of problem solvers.

Volunteers in waders at the pond at Penn’s BioPond, one holds a frog.

With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions

The fifth Climate Week at Penn, designed to help people find their place in the climate movement, takes place Oct. 14-18.

Rendering of Liposomes delivering cargo molecules such as mRNA.

Siloxane-enhanced nanoparticles chart a new path in precision mRNA medicine

By adjusting the chemical structure of lipid nanoparticles Penn Engineers have discovered how to target specific organs, a major breakthrough in precision medicine.

Artist's rendering of a quantum computing unit.

Twisted sheets yield electrifying outcomes

Researchers uncovered how twisting layers of a material can generate a mysterious electron-path-deflecting effect, unlocking new possibilities for controlling light and electrons in quantum materials.

Pioneering robotic triage

By combining the power of autonomous systems and medical expertise, a team of engineers and physician scientists from Penn are tackling the challenge of mass casualty triage.

The exterior of the new Amy Gutmann Hall on Penn’s campus.

Celebrating the dedication of Amy Gutmann Hall

On a breezy, overcast early fall day, members of the Penn community gathered to dedicate the University’s new center for data science and artificial intelligence: Amy Gutmann Hall.

Penn’s Gilliam Fellows bridge inclusion and innovation

Two Ph.D. students are among 50 graduate students selected to receive this year’s Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellowship, which advances equity and inclusion in science through a mentorship skills development course.

Liquid crystals in motion mimic biological systems

Researchers in the lab of Chinedum Osuji have discovered that under the right conditions, liquid crystals form structures reminiscent of biological systems that can transport material from one place to another, much like complex biological systems.

Preparing the next generation of engineers to solve the world’s energy and sustainability problems

Lorena Grundy is Penn Engineering’s new practice assistant professor in chemical and biomolecular engineering.

2024 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn

The seven Fellows come from six schools at Penn, and will receive a three-year fellowship, including funds to support their research.

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