Month: August 2025

Azeem Sarwar and Muhammad Hassan Selected as a Finalist for the UConn–Eversource Clean Energy & Sustainability Innovation Program

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Azeem Sarwar and Muhammad HassanWarmest congratulations to our graduate students, Azeem Sarwar and Muhammad Faheem Hassan, on being selected as one of the five finalist teams for the UConn–Eversource Clean Energy & Sustainability Innovation Program!

Over the summer, they have been working diligently on their project, “UConn’s Wastewater to Bioenergy: Integrated Chlorella Cultivation and Pyrolysis.” Their work will be showcased at the 2025 Sustainable Clean Energy Summit in October, where the winning team will receive additional funding to continue their efforts throughout the academic year.

Read more on UConn Today.

Laurencin Represents the United States at the U.S.–Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium

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Cato Laurencin US-Africa-SymposiumCongratulations to Prof. Cato Laurencin on representing the United States at the 3rd U.S.–Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium in Kigali, Rwanda.

Sponsored by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the symposium brought together more than 100 scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from 16 African nations and the U.S. to explore advances in biotechnology, decarbonization, space research, smart cities, and precision agriculture.

Dr. Laurencin’s ongoing collaborations with the African scientific community and his groundbreaking work in regenerative engineering continue to inspire on a global stage.

Read more on UConn Today.