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Innovating for Social Impact: The Materials Research Laboratory at UCSB

Fueled by a commitment to shared facilities, shared knowledge, and interdisciplinary research, the MRL serves as an innovation engine and is widely regarded as one of the premiere materials research facilities in the world.
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College of Engineering Named for Former Dean Robert Mehrabian

Mehrabian, who served as the fourth engineering dean at UCSB from 1983-1990, was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college during his tenure.
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Among World's Best in Interdisciplinary Research

In recognition of the scientific excellence delivered by cross-disciplinary collaborations, Times Higher Education ranked UCSB No. 12 in the world out of nearly 750 institutions.
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Innovating for Social Impact: Gallium Nitride Research at UCSB

Watch this video to understand the social impact generated by gallium nitride (GaN) research completed in UCSB’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC).
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CONVERGENCE ISSUE 35 IS HERE

Read the fall/winter 2024 issue of UCSB's magazine of engineering and the sciences online.
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A LOW-CARBON FUTURE STARTS AT IEE

UCSB's Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is a world leader in developing energy-saving breakthroughs. Watch this video to learn more the past, current, and future research endeavors by our collaborative researchers.
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HIRING THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST

UCSB ranks second among public universities in the percentage of assistant professors in engineering and sciences who have received NSF Early CAREER awards between 2019-'24.
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IMPACTING INNOVATION

UCSB has ranked among the world's top two public universities for scientific impact of research in engineering and physical sciences for the past 15 years, including No. 1 in 2025. (Leiden Rankings, 2011-2026)
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Using Mechanical Inputs to Enhance Quantum States in Sensors

Researchers employ a mechanical resonator to increase entanglement for potentially powerful new sensors.

Chris Van de Walle has modeled another phenomenon that can degrade semiconductor performance.

New Model Explains How Single Electrons Cause Damage Inside Silicon Chips

Insights from Chris Van de Walle’s group open the door to longer-lasting devices.

Steven DenBaars, winner of two different 2026 Holonyak prizes.

One Man, Two Prestigious Awards of the Same Name in 2026

Steven DenBaars receives one Nick Holonyak Award from Optica, and another from IEEE.

College of Engineering Events

Apr
11

UCSB Open House

April 11, 2026 - 9:00am | UC Santa Barbara

Join us for an all-inclusive look into life at UC Santa Barbara. The in-person Open House event is the one day where campus resources are at your disposal. Program...

Jun
11

Graduate Division Commencement

June 11, 2026 - 4:00pm | Commencement Green

The UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division will host commencement for the 2025-'26 academic year, honoring master's and doctoral candidates. For more information, click here...

Jun
12

The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering Commencement

June 12, 2026 - 9:00am | Commencement Green

The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering will honor undergraduate students who have completed their bachelor's degrees during the 2025-'26 academic year.

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Innovating for Social Impact: The Materials Research Laboratory at UCSB

Fueled by a commitment to shared facilities, shared knowledge, and interdisciplinary research, the MRL serves as an innovation engine and is widely regarded as one of the premiere materials research facilities in the world.

College of Engineering Named for Former Dean Robert Mehrabian

Mehrabian, who served as the fourth engineering dean at UCSB from 1983-1990, was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college during his tenure.

Among World's Best in Interdisciplinary Research

In recognition of the scientific excellence delivered by cross-disciplinary collaborations, Times Higher Education ranked UCSB No. 12 in the world out of nearly 750 institutions.

Innovating for Social Impact: Gallium Nitride Research at UCSB

Watch this video to understand the social impact generated by gallium nitride (GaN) research completed in UCSB’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC).

CONVERGENCE ISSUE 35 IS HERE

Read the fall/winter 2024 issue of UCSB's magazine of engineering and the sciences online.

A LOW-CARBON FUTURE STARTS AT IEE

UCSB's Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is a world leader in developing energy-saving breakthroughs. Watch this video to learn more the past, current, and future research endeavors by our collaborative researchers.

HIRING THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST

UCSB ranks second among public universities in the percentage of assistant professors in engineering and sciences who have received NSF Early CAREER awards between 2019-'24.

IMPACTING INNOVATION

UCSB has ranked among the world's top two public universities for scientific impact of research in engineering and physical sciences for the past 15 years, including No. 1 in 2025. (Leiden Rankings, 2011-2026)

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Using Mechanical Inputs to Enhance Quantum States in Sensors

New Model Explains How Single Electrons Cause Damage Inside Silicon Chips

One Man, Two Prestigious Awards of the Same Name in 2026

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Fueled by a commitment to shared facilities, shared knowledge, and interdisciplinary research, the MRL serves as an innovation engine and is widely regarded as one of the premiere materials research facilities in the world.

Mehrabian, who served as the fourth engineering dean at UCSB from 1983-1990, was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college during his tenure.

In recognition of the scientific excellence delivered by cross-disciplinary collaborations, Times Higher Education ranked UCSB No. 12 in the world out of nearly 750 institutions.

Watch this video to understand the social impact generated by gallium nitride (GaN) research completed in UCSB’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC).

Read the fall/winter 2024 issue of UCSB's magazine of engineering and the sciences online.

UCSB's Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is a world leader in developing energy-saving breakthroughs. Watch this video to learn more the past, current, and future research endeavors by our collaborative researchers.

UCSB ranks second among public universities in the percentage of assistant professors in engineering and sciences who have received NSF Early CAREER awards between 2019-'24.

UCSB has ranked among the world's top two public universities for scientific impact of research in engineering and physical sciences for the past 15 years, including No. 1 in 2025. (Leiden Rankings, 2011-2026)

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