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Ahmed El-Shafei Named INVISTA Distinguished Professor of Fiber and Polymer Chemistry

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Aug 14, 2026

Meet Department of Computer Science Head Daphne Yao

Learn more about her leadership style, strengths, plans for the department and what excites her most about the future of computer science at NC State University. 
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Aug 5, 2026

Aritra Mitra Wins NSF CAREER Award

his prestigious award supports early-career faculty who serve as role models in both research and education. Mitra’s grant will support his project, “Foundations of Robust and Sample-Efficient Data-Driven Decision Making and Control.” 
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Aug 3, 2026

Reinventing Medical Imaging at NC State

Five questions with Professor Marie Muller
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Jul 30, 2026

Jason Hou Named Director of Nuclear Reactor Program

Jason Hou, professor of NE, has acted as the program’s interim director since Aug. 1, 2025. In this permanent role, Hou will continue to oversee reactor operations and guide the development of a long-term science and engineering vision for the program.
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Jul 29, 2026

Amay Bandodkar Wins NSF CAREER Award

This award will support NC State ECE Assistant Professor Amay Bandodkar’s research into advanced wound monitors —smart bandages that are able to safely sample wound fluids and relay information about wound health in real time.
Milad Abolhasani

Jul 27, 2026

AI-Powered Laboratories Are Changing the Future of Discovery

Five questions with Alcoa Professor Milad Abolhasani.
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Jul 27, 2026

Remembering Professor Emeritus Mansour H. Mohamed

Reflect on the industry-changing achievements of the late Mansour H. Mohamed, who taught and researched at the Wilson College of Textiles for nearly 30 years.
Emiel DenHartog smiles for a portrait in a courtyard, with a brick building and stairs in the distance behind him. He wears grey glass and a black NC State polo shirt.

Jul 17, 2026

Emiel DenHartog Named Abel C. Lineberger Distinguished Professor

Read about the accomplishments and ongoing work being done by textile technology researcher Emiel DenHartog.
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Jul 17, 2026

Ahmed El-Shafei Named INVISTA Distinguished Professor of Fiber and Polymer Chemistry

Ahmed El-Shafei has been named the INVISTA Distinguished Professor of Fiber and Polymer Chemistry at NC State University for his expertise in fiber and polymer chemistry and his commitment to advancing sustainability and technology in the field.