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Toxic contaminants in water known as “forever chemicals” that are detrimental public health will be detected much faster thanks to a portable nanosensor device being developed by Associate Professor Woo Hyoung Lee. Lee received more than $300,000 in funding to develop a handheld electrochemical nanosensor that detects these harmful chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),…

In an effort to expand the breadth of course offerings for graduate students, the department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering has added two senior-level technical electives for students interested in entrepreneurship and forensics. This fall, the course  Engineering Innovation for Impact was implemented and is taught by professor Necati Catbas. It provides graduate students…

Transportation is a critical factor for economic growth and provides social benefits, and UCF’s leading placement in this academic area signals the university is contributing to national and global advancements in this area. Smart and Safe Transportation Lab Director and Pegasus Professor Mohamed Abdel-Aty says the transportation science and technology ranking is a testament to…

Ivan Haigh spent his childhood far from the sea. Growing up in Zambia, located in the landlocked South-Central area of Africa, Haigh didn’t see the ocean until his family began taking annual weeklong trips to Durban, South Africa, to visit family. While there, they would spend time on the beach. A fascination with the sea…

The University of Central Florida has been named one of the best schools in the U.S. for transportation science and technology for the fifth consecutive year. The university, which offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a transportation systems engineering track and Master of Science in Travel Technology and Analytics in the College…

Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that supports startups, is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Orlando dedicated to advancing smart cities — with UCF selected as a preferred partner for the new initiative. This strategic move reflects Plug and Play’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting startups in the…

Each year, ShanghaiRanking assesses and ranks universities across 54 different academic subjects, spanning from physics and transportation sciences and technology to finance and hospitality and tourism management. The research-based rankings consider five key indicators, including research volume, quality, impact, international partnerships and academic awards. UCF’s transportation science and technology program tied for No. 5 among U.S. programs. Orlando…

UCF was recently ranked No. 5 in the United States and No. 29 in the world for transportation science and technology, according to ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020. The ranking includes 200 of the world’s top universities, and places UCF ahead of Georgia Tech, Purdue, Arizona State University, Carnegie Mellon and the University…

A team of UCF researchers has become a finalist with Ford Motor Co. in a national contest to improve traffic safety, having beaten out more than 50 other teams in the competition. The UCF entry, Real-Time Crash Visualization Tools for Traffic Safety Management, is a computer program that uses big data to predict — and…

UCF will help advance several intelligent transportation system technologies across Central Florida aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and easing congestion, thanks to a nearly $12 million federal grant. The Federal Highway Administration just awarded $11.9 million to a team of experts from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the University of Central Florida, and MetroPlan…