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Innovative 3D-printing research propels Florida Poly grad student to national win

Florida Polytechnic University graduate research assistant Sydney Wickett recently captured top honors at the American Standard for Testing Materials (ASTM) E08 Fatigue and Fracture Committee Dr. M.R. Mitchell Student Forum in Orlando, Florida. The forum is among the most significant for engineers and researcher experts in fatigue and fracture mechanics.

World-class innovators: Florida Poly professors among top 2% scientists globally

Building on their continued global recognition, three Florida Polytechnic University professors have once again been named to an elite list of the top 2% of scientists in the world, highlighting their significant work in nanotechnology, critical rare earth element recovery, and electronics and electrical engineering. The annual list compiled by Stanford University ranks researchers based […]

Professor’s innovative research paves way for safer, smoother I-4 commute

Florida’s Interstate-4 corridor from Tampa to Orlando is notorious for high accidents rates, ranking among the most dangerous highways in the nation. In response, Dr. Rawa Adla, assistant professor of computer engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, is leading innovative research to make I-4 safer for drivers. Through two grants totaling $252,000 from the Florida Department […]

NSF grant funds pioneering Florida Poly Parkinson’s research

The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease could become more definitive and measurable thanks to cutting-edge research being developed at Florida Polytechnic University. Dr. Chris Kelley, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received a $200,000 National Science Foundation Grant to apply control theory to improve the understanding of movement dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. The progressive brain disorder […]

Florida Poly wins NSF grant to research durability of 3D-printed jet engine materials

With the advanced technology of today’s rockets and jet engines, these powerful devices require metal parts that are stronger than ever. An engineering professor at Florida Polytechnic University has received a National Science Foundation grant to research the durability and longevity of the critical metals now used in these ever-changing machines.

Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at Florida Polytechnic University, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining Florida Poly in 2025, she spent 11 years at SUNY Potsdam, where she advanced to Full Professor and developed a 3-2 Engineering dual-degree program with Clarkson University. Her work emphasizes experiential learning and research-driven education to prepare students for careers in STEM fields.