October 2024

Cider is a Sweet Science for Engineering Alum

As co-owner of Dressler Estate, a cidery he runs with his wife Olga, Brian Dressler (B.S. mechanical engineering '11) has found a way to blend his technical background with a passion for local agriculture and artisanal beverages. Now, what started as a hobby has become a thriving local business.

Dragon Discoveries showcases groundbreaking research from Drexel University's College of Engineering, The 2024 edition features advances in detecting digital forgeries and misinformation, identifying lead water pipes without costly excavation, unlocking sustainable energy with nanomaterials, and using bio-inspired design to improve underwater vehicles. Discover how Drexel engineers are developing practical solutions to society's most pressing challenges.

Drexel Engineers Among Most Cited in Recent Stanford Database

Twenty tenure or tenure track faculty members, representing disciplines from across the college, appear among the top 2% of the most-cited researchers in their fields.

Three Professors Appointed to Named Chair Positions

The College of Engineering has appointed three faculty members to named chair positions, recognizing their contributions to research, education and leadership in engineering.

Announcing Faculty Tenure, Promotion, Emeriti Appointments

These accomplished engineers bring valuable expertise and achievements that will continue to enrich the college’s academic environment.

Drexel Engineering Welcomes New Faculty for 2024 Academic Year

The new faculty members enhance the college's expertise in mechanics, energy, water resources, and pharmaceutical processes.

$22M

Research Expenditures

34,776

Citations from papers

published, 2019-2024

53

Proposals Awarded

161

New or continued patents granted in last 5 years

216

Active PhD Students

Revolutionizing Ozone Production for Water Treatment

PhD Student Rayan Alaufey is part of a team that has introduced a novel approach to creating efficient catalysts for electrochemical ozone production.

Alyssa Kemp Named as 2024 Truman Scholar

Kemp, BS/MS environmental engineering ’25, plans to use the funding from the highly competitive national scholarship to pursue a JD degree in environmental and energy law.

Philadelphia's Love Park is the latest home of a Portal, a combination art installation/live camera connecting cities around the world. And Joe Callahan, BS engineering ’87, one of the minds behind the project, recently spoke with 6ABC about its impact.

Nick Howley '75, BS mechanical engineering '75, was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about a $15 million gift he made to Drexel to support area high school students who want to attend the university.

Are you, or do you know, a senior woman faculty member or faculty ally in STEM? Join a virtual information session about ELATES at Drexel, our nationally recognized fellowship program. Learn how this part-time, year-long program can enhance leadership capabilities while advancing diversity in academic STEM leadership. Register for an upcoming virtual session by emailing ELATES@drexel.edu.

Now in its 51st year, the Alumni Turkey Project brings the Drexel community together to provide holiday meals throughout Greater Philadelphia. Through the collective support of volunteers and donors, the Turkey Project distributes frozen turkeys and bags of non-perishable sides to more than 50 local community organizations.

What began as a small grassroots initiative in 1973 has grown into Drexel’s longest-running alumni tradition, fueled by the generosity of our community at-large. Learn more about the many ways to get involved and spread joy this holiday season!