College of Engineering

The realm of microsystems is rich because it can offer useful information about the availability and consumption of energy at a low cost per device. Similarly, microdevices require much less energy to actuate allowing them to be used in energy controlling and sensing applications while not consuming much energy themselves. The challenge in this domain is designing devices to give accurate information or control energy processes precisely while at the same time being inexpensive to mass produce and energy efficient in operation.

"Engineering in Big Science"

The 10th Annual UH College of Engineering dinner will honor the College's long tradition of engineering excellence. Visit with faculty, students, fellow alumni and friends and discover the latest CoE news.

This week's REIS seminar will include 7 short presentations from students in CEE691 and EE699 courses. Speaker names and titles can be found in the attached file. Everyone is welcome to attend the presentations and support College of Engineering students.

Dr. Dora Nakafuji of Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) will present a seminar on renewable energy in California. Before joining HECO, Dr. Nakafuji worked as technical lead on a renewable energy program at the California Energy Commission. She has more than 12 years experience working on renewable energy integration in California and Hawaii.

An abstract can be found in the attached pdf file.

For more information, contact Michelle Teng:  mteng@hawaii.edu

Dr. Wei-Min Shen, Director of the Polymorphic Robotics Laboratory at the USC Information Sciences Institute, will present a seminar: "Self-Reconfigurable Robots and Digital Hormones" A brief abstract is available in the attached flyer. Additional reading material can be downloaded at the following link: http://www.isi.edu/robots/prl/index.html All interested parties are welcome to attend.

Professors & Pizza presents this month's featured faculty: Dr. Sungkyung Lim, Assistant Professor, HCAC Dr. Lim will speak on "Analysis and Design of Electrically Small Antennas". A brief synopsis and bio may be found in the attached flyer. All College of Engineering faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. RSVP by March 10, 2009 to Carrie Matsuzaki in the Office of the Dean: 956-2286 or carrie@eng.hawaii.edu

PROFESSORS & PIZZA!

College of Engineering Faculty Seminar and Informal Luncheon:

Thursday, February 26, 2009 - Holmes Hall 287

This month's featured faculty is Tao Yan, Assistant Professor, CEE, who will speak on

"Protection of Beach Water and Drinking Water"

A bio and abstract are attached.

This event is open to all College of Engineering faculty and staff.

RSVP by February 24: Carrie Matsuzaki, 956-2286 carrie@eng.hawaii.edu

9th Annual College of Engineering Banquet

"Engineering Exploration to New Frontiers"

5:00 p.m.: Cocktails, exhibits by CoE faculty and students

6:30 p.m.: Dinner and program

Guest Speaker: Pete Cooper, Global Development, Better Place

Special Awards:

Brenda McCaffrey, 2009 Distinguished Alumna

Russell Figueiroa, 2009 Outstanding Service Award

R.S.V.P. by April 2, 2009.

The Hawaii Center for Advanced Communications (HCAC) at the UH College of Engineering presents Advanced Propagation Distinguished Lectures in Hawaii:

Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Electromagnetic Bandgap Materials

Peter de Maagt, Ph.D, European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), European Space Agency, Noodwijk, The Netherlands

In the attachment is an informational flyer.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by December 5, 2008 to:

Teri Imanaka imanaka@hawaii.edu or 956-9687