Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Happy New Year! As we begin this semester, I am filled with gratitude for the remarkable ways engineers continue to make a positive difference. From research that addresses pressing global challenges to programs that deepen student engagement and opportunity, our Notre Dame Engineering community is striving to fulfill its mission to build a better world for all.
During fall 2025, three of our faculty were featured in the University’s What Would You Fight For? campaign. Professors Meenal Datta, David Richter, and Nosang Myung were recognized for their groundbreaking work in glioblastoma research, hurricane forecasting, and virus detection, respectively—powerful examples of how engineering at Notre Dame serves humanity with purpose and impact.
Our students’ creativity and talents are also contributing to our mission. Five undergraduate researchers from the College of Science and College of Engineering earned a gold medal at the iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) Grand Jamboree in Paris, France, for an engineered probiotic that assists with weight control. Additionally, Qingyue Jiao, a graduate student in computer science and engineering, and her collaborators have developed HybridQ, which fuses classical and quantum computing to improve early diagnosis of skin disease to support better patient outcomes.
And, as always, our alumni continue to use their engineering degrees to make a positive impact both at home and abroad. Luis Montestruque, Ph.D. ’04 (electrical engineering), is helping cities modernize aging infrastructure through smart water systems that enhance public health, environmental outcomes, and efficiency. His work exemplifies how our alumni apply their expertise with creativity, compassion, and purpose.
As Notre Dame Engineering continues to advance and innovate, I am proud to share these stories from 2025 as we look ahead in anticipation of another fruitful year to come.
With my best wishes to all for a successful year ahead,
