School of Engineering Hosts 8th Annual Research Showcase
The Santa Clara University School of Engineering welcomed students, faculty, industry professionals, alumni, and families for its 8th Annual Research Showcase, an evening dedicated to celebrating innovation, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
More than 60 students, from undergraduate through doctoral levels, presented original work across a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines. Projects ranged from AI-powered healthcare solutions and human-centered robotics to advanced infrastructure systems and next-generation wireless communications.
New This Year: “Engineering Research at SCU” Panel
A highlight of this year’s event was the introduction of a new feature: the “Engineering Research at SCU” panel. The discussion brought together undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students, along with two School of Engineering faculty members, to share insights from their research journeys.
Hosted by Dr. David Anastasiu, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, the panel provided attendees with a behind-the-scenes look at the research process, from problem identification and experimentation to real-world impact.
Panelists emphasized how their work addresses complex human challenges. Research initiatives are contributing to safer infrastructure through improved dam design, developing early warning systems for severe weather events, enhancing healthcare technologies, and advancing privacy-preserving AI systems.
Panelists:
Rana Altay, PhD student with the Department of Bioengineering
Kieran Pazmino, undergraduate student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Giselle Aviles, graduate student in Departmen of Civil, Environment and Sustainable Engineering
Dr. Jun Wang, Assistant Professor with the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Kurt Schab, Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advancing Innovation with Purpose
The 8th Annual Research Showcase underscored the School of Engineering’s commitment to research that blends technical excellence with meaningful societal impact. By fostering collaboration among students, faculty, and industry partners, the event highlighted how engineering research at SCU continues to push boundaries while serving the greater good.