Mechanical Engineering Student Earns Top Environmental Award
August 28, 2024
Coleman Norton, a Mechanical Engineering junior at Georgia Southern University, has secured 1st Prize at the Georgia Environmental Conference, which took place at Jekyll Island from August 21-24, 2024. Norton’s presentation, titled “Reduction of Jet Engine Environmental Impact through Investigation of Spray Characteristics and Mixture Formation of Renewable Green Aerospace Fuel,” received outstanding acclaim from the Review Committee.
Norton was awarded a $1,500 scholarship and a complimentary three-day stay at a Jekyll Island Resort. He is shown celebrating his victory alongside Dr. Valentin Soloiu, members of the GSU Aerospace Lab, and David Mook, President of Centergy Group and the conference organizer.
In a notable double win, Norton’s groundbreaking research on sustainable aviation fuels was also recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Foundation and the International Gas Turbine Institute, resulting in an additional $2,000 scholarship. Congratulations to Coleman Norton for his exceptional achievements!
Two Engineering Students Receive Research Awards
June 14, 2021
The Engineering Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research recently announced the 2021 recipients of its Student Video Competition. The video competition is designed to highlight faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects in engineering. Two students from Georgia Southern University, both conducting research under the supervision of Dr. Valentin Soloiu received awards. Austin Brant received the award […]
Graduate Student Wins Excellence in Research Award
April 19, 2021
Cesar Carapia, a graduate student in the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program, recently received the 2021 Averitt Award for Excellence in Graduate Research. The Averitt Award is the highest honor bestowed upon graduate students within the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies. Through nominations from each department’s graduate program faculty, two […]
Graduate Student to Present at Posters on the Hill
March 22, 2021
Amanda Weaver, a recent graduate of the BS Mechanical Engineering program and current graduate student in the MS Mechanical Engineering program, has been accepted to present her research “Hydrogen for Aerospace Travel: The new Climate Change Mitigation Technology,” at the Council on Undergraduate Research’s (CUR) Posters on the Hill 2021. The event will take place […]
Dr. Soloiu, PI and Dr. Rahman co-PI win DoD – NSF grant; REU Site: Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Materials and Controls of Aerial Vehicles
November 2, 2020
The new $405K grant will develop research projects across the research laboratories (Aerospace, Aerodynamics, Subsonic tunnel and Wind Energy, Advanced Sensing, Intelligent Control, Fundamental Combustion, Ballistic Impacts) in the CEC at Georgia Southern University. The state of the art multidisciplinary research program will advance the fundamental knowledge on rotorcraft and wings aerodynamics performance, the combustion […]
August 22, 2019
Cesar Carapia, an undergraduate student in the BSME program, was awarded the first prize of $2500 for his presentation in ASME’s Internal Combustion Engine Division Undergraduate Student Presentation Competition. Cesar currently conducts research in the Automotive Combustion Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Valentin Soloiu, Professor and Allen E. Paulson Distinguished Chair Cesar’s research is […]
Read moreMay 4, 2017
An undergraduate and graduate student research team of the Engine Combustion laboratory, led by faculty advisor Dr. Val Soloiu, presented their research papers at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit MI (4-6 April 2017). The team, composed of Martin Muinos, Aliyah Knowles, Remi Gaubert, Jose Moncada, Bernard Ibru and Thomas Beyerl, presented […]
Read moreSeptember 21, 2016
A team of Mechanical Engineering students, under the supervision of Dr. Valentin Soloiu, were awarded the “Outstanding Graduate Student Research Scholarship and Poster Award” at the 11th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference. Martin Muinos, a graduate student in the MSAE program, presented the student research on Combustion of Biofuels and was awarded a scholarship check of […]
Read moreJune 28, 2016
Valentin Soloiu, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Allen E. Paulson Chair of Renewable Energy, and Rocio Alba-Flores, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, have been awarded a three-year grant of $524,706 by the National Science Foundation for their project entitled “ENgaging Educators in Renewable enerGY (ENERGY).” The NSF grant is part of the Research Experiences for […]
Read moreMay 4, 2016
Martin Muinos, under the supervision of Dr. Soloiu, was awarded a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship for his research on Low Temperature Combustion (LTC) by Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI). The prestigious fellowship funds Martin’s graduate work and amounts to a total funding of $138,000. Martin is the first student from Georgia Southern University to be […]
Read moreMay 4, 2016
Martin Muinos, a current graduate student, won the Averitt Award for Excellence in Graduate Research. Martin is pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Engineering. He currently conducts research on advanced combustion technologies with alternative fuels under the supervision of Dr. Valentin Soloiu. Dr. Valentin Soloiu (left) and Martin Muinos (right).
Read moreNovember 23, 2015
National Science Foundation: Research Experience for Undergraduates “Undergraduate Research in Green Engineered New Transportation Technologies (URGENTT)” The Allen E. Paulson Research Laboratory for Renewable Energy and Engines at Georgia Southern University will offer summer-term interdisciplinary research experiences for undergraduate engineering students in the field of Renewable Energy and Biofuels Combustion in Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). […]
Read moreJune 24, 2015
Martin Muinos, a Masters student in Dr. Soloiu’s Engine Combustion Laboratory, contributed to a successful NSF grant. Martin is continuing his undergraduate research on Low Temperature Combustion (LTC) by Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI). He graduated with a 3.7 GPA, published three peer-reviewed conference papers, and one journal paper. During Martin’s tenure in Dr. Soloius laboratory […]
Read moreDecember 11, 2014
National Science Foundation: Research Experience for Undergraduates “Undergraduate Research in Green Engineered New Transportation Technologies (URGENTT)” The Allen E. Paulson Research Laboratory for Renewable Energy and Engines at Georgia Southern University will offer summer-term interdisciplinary research experiences for undergraduate engineering students in the field of Renewable Energy and Biofuels Combustion in Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). REU […]
Read moreNovember 18, 2014
Georgia Southern undergraduate student Emerald Simons, competed for, and won, the VibrAlign National Award. The award provides her with a scholarship that will allow one year’s use of a state-of-the-art laser shaft alignment system in the University’s Engine Performance Laboratory. The award is part of VibrAlign’s Realigning America scholarship program. Four times a year, the […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2014
Dr. Soloiu, the Director of the Engine Performance Lab, has made available the following research positions: https://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/11338 If you are qualified, apply without delay, or alternatively contact Dr. Soloiu for training. The positions will be advertised again in 6 months. Your research environment will be in the most advanced undergraduate engine combustion laboratory in the United […]
Read moreSeptember 8, 2014
During the summer of 2014 I was granted the opportunity to take part in the National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research in Green Engineered Transportation Technologies (NSF REU URGENTT) at the Georgia Southern University Campus under Dr. Valentin Soloiu. For those who know Dr. Soloiu, it is no surprise that the experience exceeded all my expectations. […]
Read moreAugust 28, 2014
This award seeks to recognize persons who excel in their research efforts in addition to fulfilling regular full-time teaching responsibilities. Watch the live ceremony at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IqRNxqDjbU Dr. Valentin Soloiu’s Biography: Valentin Soloiu, Ph.D., is the Allen E. Paulson Renewable Energy Distinguished Chair, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering and Information Technology. […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2014
FEV is offering challenging internships in the field of a light-duty diesel powertrain. This internship is designed for Masters of Science candidates in collaboration with Dr. Valentin Soloiu, the Distinguished Allen E Paulson Chair at Georgia Southern University. At FEV, an engineering intern will be part of a team and receives project tasks and responsibilities […]
Read moreJuly 21, 2014
NSF-REU Research Program in ME/CEIT has started under prodigious auspices Dr. Soloiu, the Allen E. Paulson Distinguished Chair, has been awarded $360,000 by the NSF for his research in advanced combustion and emissions technologies. Under the framework of this program, “REU Site: Undergraduate Research in Green-Engineered New Transportation Technologies (URGENTT)” the brightest students from 25 […]
Read moreJanuary 17, 2014
Automotive and Engines Laboratories Openings and Recruitment for the Federal Agencies: EPA, NSF projects (Design & Development, Instrumentation & Data Acquisition, Combustion and Emissions) EXCELLENT RESUME BUILDER Spring 2014 Meeting – Wed. Jan. 22nd where: Room 2116, when: 5:30-6:30pm see more!
Read moreNovember 21, 2013
National Science Foundation: Research Experience for Undergraduates “Undergraduate Research in Green Engineered New Transportation Technologies (URGENTT)” The Allen E. Paulson Research Laboratory for Renewable Energy and Engines at Georgia Southern University will offer summer-term interdisciplinary research experiences for engineering undergraduate students in the field of Renewable Energy and Biofuels Combustion in Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). […]
Read moreOctober 1, 2013
Georgia Southern University Scientific Seminar Series Combustion CFD Analysis Led Design at Cummins Inc. Invited speaker: Florin Mocanu, PhD Senior Engineer, Engine Combustion Research Group, Cummins Inc., Oct. 7th 9:00AM-10:00 AM / ENGR 1104 Organized by the Engine Combustion Laboratory / ME Dept. Read More
Read moreJune 20, 2013
STATESBORO, Ga. – June 18, 2013 – The Allen E. Paulson Chair of Renewable Energy at Georgia Southern University – Dr. Valentin Soloiu, has been awarded a $360,000 Research for Undergraduates (REU) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The University program, under his direction, will start next summer and be available to students across […]
Read moreJune 4, 2013
A team of students from Georgia Southern University surpassed teams from top-tier universities across the US by tying for first place (with the Johns Hopkins University team) in the 9th Annual EPA National P3 (People, Prosperity, and the Planet) Student Design Competition for Sustainability. In the first phase of the competition, the Georgia Southern University […]
Read moreJune 4, 2013
Marvin Duggan, won the “Georgia Southern University Student Employee of the Year” 2013, Award. He has been a research assistant for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Southern University and has done research under Dr. Soloiu’s supervision in the engine combustion and emissions laboratory for 3 years. He assisted in teaching, research, and development […]
Read moreMarch 10, 2013
Oct. 25, 2012 Renewable Energy Laboratory competes neck to neck with UGA! The Renewable Energy Laboratory team has been invited by UGA at the Bioenergy System Research Institute to participate to their 2012 Symposium.
Read moreMarch 10, 2013
Oct. 24, 2012 Mr. Marvin Duggan, MS in Department of Mechanical Engineering /CEIT was invited by DOE to present his research: “Idling Emissions Reduction Technology with Low Temperature Combustion of DI Biodiesel and PFI n-Butanol”. Duggan prsented in Poster 07, on Wednesday, October 17, 4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m., at Dept. of Energy-DEER 2012 Conference […]
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