Faculty and Staff Stories
Read about the amazing faculty and staff at the Herff College of Engineering!
Dr. Ali issued patent for a triple-function battery energy storage system
Dr. Mohd. Hasan Ali, professor and interim chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, was issued a patent May 19 for a triple-function battery energy storage system designed for hybrid microgrid systems (Patent No. 12633748). The invention improves on existing battery energy storage technology by performing three functions within a hybrid AC/DC microgrid: stabilizing the system during faults, improving power quality during sudden load changes, and reducing power and frequency fluctuations caused by variations in wind speed and solar irradiance—all using a single control and structural design. The streamlined design eliminates the need for multiple auxiliary control devices, making the system less expensive to manufacture, easier to implement, and adaptable for retrofitting into existing hybrid microgrids.
UofM Faculty Nazari Earns ASCE Best Research Paper Award for Breakthrough in Flood Forecasting
Dr. Rouzbeh Nazari, Chair and Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Memphis, has been selected to receive the 2026 Journal of Hydrologic Engineering Best Research Paper Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI).
Dr. Sabya Mishra receives highest faculty honor at University of Memphis
Dr. Sabya Mishra, of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the Herff College of Engineering, received the 2026 Williard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award, the highest honor for a faculty member at the University of Memphis.
Dr. Kevin Berisso awarded $1.2M grant for commercial vehicle safety
The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded Dr. Kevin Berisso of the Department of Engineering Technology at the Herff College of Engineering a $1.23M grant to advance innovative automotive solutions that improve safety and performance in commercial transportation.
Herff College of Engineering announces 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards
The Herff College of Engineering proudly recognizes faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond in their research, service and dedication to the college and the University of Memphis.