McKelvey School of Engineering

Research from Amit Pathak’s lab at WashU McKelvey Engineering shows how cells can sense even the smallest defects, or micro-injuries — work that could help develop treatments for wound healing and cancer.

Aaron F. Bobick, dean of the McKelvey School of Engineering and the James M. McKelvey Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, will conclude his deanship on June 30, after successfully serving the university for 12 years in his role, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced.

A new master’s degree in artificial intelligence engineering will be offered at WashU McKelvey Engineering starting in fall 2027.

Gang Wu at the McKelvey School of Engineering has developed a potential fuel-cell solution for powering data centers or transportation.

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement has awarded St. Louis Impact Fund grants to advance regional priorities. Students will partner with the St. Louis Science Center, Monarch Immigration Services, Seed St. Louis and other nonprofits.

WashU biomedical researchers Yifan Dai, Rohit Pappu and collaborators have discovered “condenzymes” that contribute biochemical functions in cells.

WashU’s Sang-Hoon Bae plans to use glass to grow 2D crystals with a National Science Foundation CAREER Award.

Research in Feng Jiao’s lab at WashU McKelvey Engineering has shown that modifying the power strategy with a catalyst can prevent damage without any loss in performance while also reducing costs in converting carbon dioxide to other useful chemicals.

WashU researchers have received a federal grant to study the mechanobiological properties of tendons, work that could help to prevent common tendon injuries as well as inform new treatment strategies.

Biomedical engineers at WashU have created a new platform to study mechanobiology, which can help with research on cancer and fibrosis.