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Villanova Professor and Graduate Student Awarded Patent for Versatile Solute-Assisted Assembly Method
Villanova mechanical engineering professor Bo Li, PhD, and recent doctoral graduate Liang Zhao, PhD, have been awarded a patent for their innovative solute-assisted assembly method. The technique enables the precise deposition of micro- and nanomaterials onto a wide range of surfaces, creating versatile applications across multiple industries. Their work represents a significant advancement in nanomaterial coating technology.
NovaCell Faculty Member Participates in 2025 Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Gordon Research Conference
Gabriel J. Rodriguez Rivera, PhD, assistant professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, highlighted his group’s work on engineering granular hydrogels for tissue engineering applications during the conference in Barcelona, Spain.
University Trustee Susan ’80 CLAS and Andrew DiLoreto ’80 VSB Make Major Gift to Support the Cabrini Campus Tagaste Hall Geothermal Project
ÃÛÌÒTV has received a major gift from trustee Susan DiLoreto ’80 CLAS and husband Andy DiLoreto ’80 VSB to fund a first-of-its kind project that will harness geothermal energy for heating and cooling of Tagaste Hall on Villanova’s Cabrini Campus.
Villanova Engineering Welcomes 7 New Faculty Members
The new hires for the 2025-26 academic year include experts in Chemical and Biological, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, and Sustainable Engineering.
Villanova Engineer
The College of Engineering's annual magazine offers news and feature stories about the greater Villanova Engineering community, highlighting the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, students and alumni.
The issue ushers in "A New Era of Engineering" as the College celebrates the opening of Drosdick Hall.
Features include:
