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Alhussein Abouzeid Named Head of RPI’s Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has appointed Professor Alhussein (Hussein) Abouzeid, Ph.D., as head of the department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Awarded $3.3 Million Grant to Improve mRNA Purification Technology

Research aims to address a critical bottleneck in the production of mRNA therapeutics.

RPI Faculty Among World’s Most-Cited Researchers

Two RPI researchers, Ge Wang, Ph.D., Clark & Crossan Endowed Chair Professor and director of the Biomedical Imaging Center at RPI, and Fudong Han, Ph.D., associate professor and Priti & Mukesh Chatter '82 Career Development Chair, have earned a spot on Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list.

RPI and GlobalFoundries Partner on Semiconductor Research, Education, and Workforce Development Initiatives

By creating and implementing new educational, engagement, and research opportunities for students and faculty, RPI and GF are driving semiconductor innovation and producing the next generation of leaders in the semiconductor industry.

RPI Alumna Clare Severance ’18 Honored in Society of Manufacturing Engineers 30 Under 30 List

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) mechanical engineering alumna Clare Severance ’18  has been honored with a place on the 2025 Society of Manufacturing Engineers 30 Under 30 list.

RPI Researchers Advance Understanding of Semiconductor Crystal Growth

A team led by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has made a breakthrough in semiconductor development that could reshape the way we produce computer chips, optoelectronics and quantum computing devices. 

RPI Engineering Elevated with Investiture of Shekhar Garde as Thomas R. Farino, Jr. ’67 and Patricia E. Farino Dean

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) recently held an Investiture ceremony to formally recognize Shekhar Garde, Ph.D., as the Thomas R. Farino, Jr. ’67 and Patricia E. Farino Dean of the School of Engineering, a significant moment for the Institute that will strengthen engineering at RPI across education, research, and the student experience.

RPI Launches Semiconductor CoLab to Advance Microelectronics Research and Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has launched the Semiconductor CoLab at NY Creates' Albany NanoTech Complex, establishing a dedicated 6,000-square-foot facility designed to advance semiconductor research and strengthen academic programming in microelectronics. The facility positions RPI as a key contributor to the nation's semiconductor research infrastructure.

The MILL

National Manufacturing Day aims to inspire the next generation of manufacturers by showcasing the diverse educational pathways, career opportunities and technological advancements across diverse manufacturing industries. 

RPI to Highlight Advanced Manufacturing Career Paths with National Manufacturing Day Event

Event will showcase the future of manufacturing education, research, and career opportunities at the nation’s first technological university

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