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SPARK and PEIK New Generation of Research Students Present at the ICRERA International Conference

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Jan 29, 2025

SPARK Laboratory and Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky (PEIK) research students participated in the recent edition of the ICRERA Conference, which was held in Nagasaki, Japan. The annual series of conferences, which covers topics of renewable and alternative energy, is organized together with the IEEE and held previous editions in the US and internationally, including in Canada, United Kingdom, and France.

SPARK Lab Presents Record Number of Papers and Receive Awards at the IEEE ECCE Congress

Dec 5, 2024

SPARK Lab researchers within the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky (PEIK) and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department presented a record number of 11 papers at this year’s edition of the IEEE ECCE Congress.

UK First-Generation Student Profile: James Russell

Sep 30, 2024

Learn what motivates James Russell as a first-generation college student, computer engineering major, and Pigman Scholar at the University of Kentucky.

Pigman College of Engineering welcomes 10 new faculty members.

Aug 30, 2024

This fall, the University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering welcomed 10 new faculty members.

Young and Adams receive grant extension from Office of Naval Research

Aug 6, 2024

John Young and Rob Adams, faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, have received a one-year extension of their award from the Office of Naval Research to study electromagnetic fields in seawater.

Departments of MAE and ECE make history with 5 capsules' successful return from space

Aug 2, 2024

The University of Kentucky is the only university that has had a successful hypersonic reentry, a testament to the leading role the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering plays in in hypersonic research and space exploration.

PEIK and SPARK student researchers receive top poster awards at IEEE PES T&D International Conference and Exposition

Jul 1, 2024

Rosemary E. Alden and Steven B. Poore, received the first and second prize, respectively, in the Graduate Student Poster Competition at the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Transmission & Distribution (T&D) International Conference and Exposition.

Students shine at IEEE SoutheastCon 24

Jun 4, 2024

The University of Kentucky Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) recently showcased its students' talents at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) SoutheastCon 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

L to R: J. Chris Adkins, Maj. Gen. Trey Rawls, Anna Workman, Rusty Justice, David Servis and Ollie Akel.

Pigman College of Engineering inducts 2024 class into Hall of Distinction

J. Chris Adkins, Ollie James Akel, Charles 'Rusty' Justice, Maj. Gen. Trey Rawls, David B. Servis and Anna C. Workman were inducted into the Pigman College of Engineering Hall of Distinction on April 18, 2024.

Apr 5, 2024

Initiated in 1992, the Hall of Distinction recognizes and honors UK College of Engineering alumni for exemplary professional accomplishments, outstanding character and an ongoing commitment to community service. Every member of the Hall of Distinction is honored with a plaque in the lobby of the Ralph G. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Building. All members and extended bios are listed here.

Carter Boggess wins ACT Entertainment grand MA3 Programming Contest

Jan 29, 2024

Boggess, a sophomore from Lexington, took top prize in the lighting programming competition for college students across the country.

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