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Two of eight researchers and professors from Michigan State University recognized as “2025 Highly Cited Researchers” are from the College of Engineering. The national list, organized annually by Clarivate Analytics, recognizes research scientists from across the globe who have offered expertise and significantly influenced their respective fields of research.

Four projects at the Michigan State University College of Engineering are helping advance research and creative activity in math education, biometric recognition, and cutting-edge medicine.

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) has named Minami Yoda, Red Cedar Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University, as a 2025 Fellow of ANS.

University Distinguished Professor Leo Kempel knows the ins and outs of getting a college education, whether it is from the viewpoint of a student, faculty member, or administrator.

What if a soft robot like Baymax in the Disney animated film Big Hero 6 were real? Xiaobo Tan, MSU Foundation Professor and Richard M. Hong Endowed Chair in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and his team are working to bring that science fiction to life by designing robots made of soft materials that are safer for both human interaction and delicate objects.

Michigan State University’s College of Engineering welcomed 14 faculty members to its world-class academic team in Fall 2025. Interim Dean of Engineering John Papapolymerou said these additions will help the college successfully support a growing student body and expand research and innovation that matters to Michigan communities and beyond.

The American Society for Biomechanics (ASB) has inducted Tamara Reid Bush, associate dean for inclusion and diversity and professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University, as a 2025 Fellow.

Michigan State University researcher Zhaojian Li has received the 2025 Outstanding Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Dynamic Systems Controls Division (DSCD) for his expertise in learning and control of robot systems, including using robots to harvest fruit.