College of Engineering Annual Report 2018-2019

ENGINEERING

OUR PEOPLE. OUR IMPACT.

2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT

FROM THE DEAN Greetings from the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa!

College of Engineering Dean Alec Scranton

I am delighted to share this year’s Annual Report with you, a publication that highlights the work of our departments and research centers and provides an overview of our enrollment, fundraising, and research productivity.

As we look back on another year in the college, I am again heartened to see our faculty members and researchers developing breakthroughs that will transform lives and our enterprising students applying their stellar Iowa education in their workplaces and their communities.

Engineering research and education are not just about science and technology. The scholarship we produce and the training we facilitate is nothing short of life-changing as we work to ensure that resources are safe and plentiful; technologies are efficient; and improvements in health sciences mean that people can live longer and live well.

I hope that you find this report informative and that it leads you to seek more information about our college, our world-class faculty, and our entrepreneurial students.

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IIHR−HYDROSCIENCE & ENGINEERING is a world-renowned center for education, research, and public service focusing on hydraulic engineering and fluid mechanics.

IIHR students, faculty members, and staff work together to understand and manage one of the world’s greatest resources − water − through a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach that includes basic fluid mechanics, laboratory experimentation, and computational approaches.

THE IOWA FLOOD CENTER was born out of the 2008 floods and provides Iowans with accurate, science-based information to help them assess and understand their flood risks.

The center’s goal is to improve flood monitoring and prediction capabilities in Iowa, while developing strategies to help migitate and prevent future flood damages.

THE IOWA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY has a rich scientific history in the state, serving Iowans for more than 150 years through the collection and analysis of geologic and groundwater data. With this information, the IGS helps Iowans effectively understand Iowa’s natural resources for long-term sustainability and economic development.

RESEARCH CENTERS DEPARTMENTS

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL & BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

The Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering uses traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine, providing an overall enhancement of human health.

Students choose the biomedical engineering field to be of service to people, to experience the excitement of working with living systems, and to apply advanced technology to the complex problems of medical care.

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering prepares graduates who use chemistry, biology, and mathematics to address global challenges, including materials and energy production, while also preserving opportunities and resources for future generations. The department is comprised of internationally-recognized leaders in: atmospheric chemistry and modeling; data retrieval and analysis; deep learning; drug delivery; and the production of advanced catalytic and polymeric materials.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering trains students to become professional engineers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who build our nation’s infrastructure and protect our natural environment. Areas of emphasis include predicting and preparing for flood disasters, designing safe roads, bridges, and smart infrastructure, and ensuring sustainable development that protects water and environmental resources.

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THE CENTER FOR COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN is a multidisciplinary research center that conducts basic and applied research in modeling and simulation. Faculty, staff, and students from across the UI collaborate to advance knowledge and innovation in the fields of engineering, medicine, science, technology, transportation, and more.

THE NATIONAL ADVANCED DRIVING SIMULATOR (NADS) is home to the largest driving simulator in the US and has been a leader in driving safety research for more than 20 years. Through work with students, faculty, staff, programs, and university-wide collaborators, NADS partners with government, industry, and academic leaders to improve safety by researching the connection between drivers, motor vehicles, and road users.

THE IOWA INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL IMAGING fosters cooperative research and discovery in biomedical imaging and quantitative image analysis across colleges and majors at the University of Iowa. The formation of this interdisciplinary institute reflects Iowa’s institutional support for research, training, and education in biomedical imaging, image analysis, and translational medical research.

ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING

INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering produces engineers who are competent in both computer software and hardware, and who possess the engineering skills to design and implement complex, intelligent systems. Research specialties include deep learning, nanotechnology, big data, wireless communications, optimization 3D compression, and image analysis.

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering helps students develop skills in optimization, human factors, system refinement, manufacturing, and engineering economics. Our graduates apply these skills in a wide range of business sectors including high technology, transportation, finance, manufacturing, and health care.

Industrial and systems engineers solve complex problems where technology, business and people intersect.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is broadly concerned with energy, manufacturing, and design of machines.

Mechanical engineers conceive, plan, design, and direct the manufacture, distribution, and operation of a wide variety of devices, machines, and systems − including complex human-machine systems − for energy conversion, environmental control, materials processing, transportation, materials handling, and other purposes.

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UI ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 2,176 STUDENTS

27% female

12%

underrepresented

MEDIAN STARTING PAY

$60,500 POST GRADUATION OUTCOMES

96%

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT: $947,615.37

153

scholarships

483

students

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UI ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTS 269 MASTERS AND PHD STUDENTS

66

MASTERS

203 PHD

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FELLOWS

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Our Mission: To build an inclusive, diverse and responsible community recognized for: providing an accessible, modern education in engineering and science for future, interdisciplinary leaders: advancing knowledge through fundamental and applied research; and facilitating life-long learning and economic development.

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STRATEGIC PLAN AREAS OF EMPHASIS STUDENT SUCCESS • Be a college of distinction known for supporting student success • Foster an inclusive environment that supports a thriving, diverse, and supportive community • Provide a world-class undergraduate engineering education RESEARCH • Maintain and enhance our leadership position on campus and beyond when confronting the grand challenges of the 21st Century • Support a collegiate culture in which all faculty, staff, and students advance the research mission through their pursuit of excellence • Enhance the quality, size, and diversity of the graduate student body while focusing on graduate student success, visibility of their accomplishments, and research quality ENGAGEMENT • Enhance visibility and increase access to CoE expertise • Pursue opportunities for high-value engagement through teaching and scholarship • Engage with Iowa and the world to broaden professional education and catalyze economic development ADVANCEMENT • Develop a culture of advancement throughout the College • Enhance alumni relations • Engage collegiate, departmental and center advisory boards • Enhance corporate partnerships

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FINANCIALS More Than

$48 MILLION

In Annual Research Expenditures RESEARCH EXPENDITURES Federal/Corporate Expenditures

71%

General Education Fund

25% 4%

Collaborative Expenditures

Giving: $18,147,714 44.2%

12.6%

20.4%

22.8%

Faculty/Staff Support

Research

Scholarships

Other

Faculty Salary and Fringe

66%

Staff Salary and Fringe

16%

General Expense

8%

(Including Salary Release and Start-up) Graduate Assistant Salary and Fringe

7%

Scholarships

3%

Travel

<1%

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GENERAL EDUCATION FUND

UI ENGINEERING FACULTY

110 FACULTY MEMBERS

95

Tenure Track Faculty

15

Instructional Track Faculty

190,602 PUBLISHED RESEARCH RESULTS CITED SINCE 2013

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We are looking forward to another year of continued progress as we look at new ways to teach, conduct research, and impact our communities. In the coming weeks, months, and years, the College of Engineering will continue to be a vibrant intellectual space, and we hope you will join us on our journey.

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