College of Engineering

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We are dedicated to creating engineers who can transform ideas into reality to solve society's problems and improve the quality of life. We cultivate leaders with a strong sense of global awareness, an entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional communication skills. LSU Engineering students are immediately successful after graduation due to experiences that yield increased opportunities in the workforce.
 
Companies hire LSU Engineering graduates because our program is designed to prepare future industry leaders in a variety of disciplines. We do this through award-winning programs, faculty, and research opportunities. The LSU College of Engineering is also closely aligned with LSU’s Scholarship First Agenda, a guiding framework that capitalizes on the university’s strengths in agriculture, biomedicine, coastal studies, defense, and energy.
 
 

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College of Engineering News

LSU Boyd Professor Voyiadjis Has Book Published on Damage and Healing Mechanics

LSU Boyd Professor Voyiadjis Has Book Published on Damage and Healing Mechanics

LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair and Boyd Professor George Z. Voyiadjis recently co-authored a book with LSU CEE alumnus, scholar and educator Peter Kattan that was published by Elsevier. This is Voyiadjis' 24th book.

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LSU Innovation Powers the Nation’s Most Trusted Hurricane Storm Surge Forecasting Tool

The greatest threat to life during a hurricane often comes in the form of storm surge, ocean water pushed onto shore by powerful winds that can substantially increase water levels in a matter of minutes.

LSU Engineering Sees Highest Number of Tenure-Track Faculty in Years

LSU Engineering Sees Highest Number of Tenure-Track Faculty in Years

In the past year, LSU's College of Engineering has onboarded a large cohort of new faculty and has 13 tenure-track hires. As of August 2025, the College has 149 tenure-track faculty, the highest number in 20 years. It's also the first time in the past 10 years at least that the number of tenure-track professors, associate professors, and assistant professors has been almost equal. This year, tenure-track faculty include 49 professors, 49 associate professors, and 51 assistant professors.

 

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