Florida is center stage for some of the most complex engineering and environmental challenges in the nation, from intensifying hurricanes to aging infrastructure to the global race for semiconductor dominance.
In 2026, Florida International University is well-positioned to make an impact.
Through the efforts of Florida’s Congressional delegation, FIU secured $9.3 million in direct federal earmarks to advance key research initiatives across the university. Members of Congress also secured more than $16 million in targeted program increases at federal agencies that support FIU research.
For the College of Engineering and Computing, the impact is both immediate and far-reaching, strengthening research programs that address some of the most pressing challenges facing Florida and the nation.
“Federal investment in university research translates directly into stronger infrastructure, more resilient communities, and technologies that protect lives. FIU has built the expertise, the facilities, and the partnerships to put every dollar of this funding to work. We’re grateful to Florida’s Congressional Delegation for recognizing that, and for continuing to champion our mission at the national level,” says FIU President Jeanette M. Nuñez.
A $10 million programmatic increase at the Army Research Laboratory for rapid deposition research is anticipated to support FIU engineering research, including the work of Tanaji Paul, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering and a leading voice in the field.
Paul’s Cold Spray research centers on building and repairing high-performance metal components at the point of need, without traditional melting or fabrication delays, with applications spanning aircraft, ships and vehicles. FIU is already home to the first Cold Spray lab of its kind at any Florida university.
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