Siblings, systems and a degree pathway that grows with you
Students in manufacturing engineering are gaining hands-on experience in labs, research and internships while preparing for industry careers.
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Rising Star builds AI for clinics and crops
ASU doctoral student Zhen Tan designs explainable AI systems for interdisciplinary domains.
ASU works with Freeport-McMoRan to strengthen supply of a critical mineral — copper
Copper has recently been added to the U.S. critical minerals list as one of the minerals that are most vital to life in America. ASU is partnering with the metals company Freeport-McMoRan to develop advanced technologies to make domestic copper mining more…
Four students, four hard computing problems
From traffic systems to trustworthy AI, undergraduate researchers are solving problems the world can’t ignore.
NVIDIA DGX Spark Powers Big Projects in Higher Education
The new the NVIDIA DGX Spark desktop supercomputer is enabling a variety of creative new uses of artificial intelligence, including some at ASU. The supercomputer’s enhanced performance enables local deployment of large AI applications, from clinical report evaluators to robotics perception systems.…
A building for the future
ISTB 12 opened on ASU's Polytechnic campus as a collaborative hub for manufacturing engineering and robotics, bringing students, faculty and industry together.
Two ASU faculty members honored for charter-driven impact
Daniel Frank and Laura Hosman, who are affiliated with The Polytechnic School, are recognized for work aligning with the high aspirations of the ASU Charter.
Technology research matters
New NSF rankings show ASU’s expanding impact in industrial engineering and computer science.
An inside look at ASU’s newest research facility
ASU has expanded its research facilities with the opening of a new interdisciplinary science and technology center for research and education that is part of the School School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, part of the Fulton Schools.The center offers advanced manufacturing…
Company launched by ASU alums develops AI robots to help with farmwork
Raghu Nandivada’s, who earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Fulton Schools, has started the company called Padma Agrobotics. The company is working with farmers to bring technology powered by artificial intelligence, or AI, into agricultural operations. The president of…
ASU construction projects expand learning, living and research spaces
New construction and enhancements of exisiting facilities in the recent year continue shape ASU’s built environment in ways that support the university’s learning, research and community engagement aspirations. Among projects that most extensively reflect those objectives is the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology…
Farming robots tackle labor shortages using AI
A challenge from his mother to make a robot that could remove weeds to help his family of farmers boost their harvests sparked Raghu Nandivada’s interest in engineering education. Only a little more than half a decade later, Nandivada was earning a…
Year in Review 2024
2024: Year in Review Engineering with purpose In 2024, the faculty, staff and students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University took the initiative to innovate with intention. The Fulton Schools addressed key issues through research initiatives…
Year in Review 2025
2025: Year in review Engineering with purpose Amid the rapid-fire attention economy of 2025, the faculty, staff and students of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University remained focused on generating meaningful and durable impact at every scale…
Bruno Sinopoli named director of ASU’s School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
Bruno Sinopoli is ready to energize education and lead meaningful research during a period of transformational changes in technology.
How an ASU grad is shaping next-gen automation
Robotics alumnus Manan Luthra turns real-world challenges into automated solutions that advance research and industry.
Unlocking the next generation of solar energy
Named a 2025 Breakthrough Energy Fellow, ASU startup Beyond Silicon is advancing tech designed to scale clean energy worldwide.
Opening doors to a future in engineering
ASU’s Universal Learner Courses help high school students explore engineering through virtual education that offers insight into future career pathways.
Mudit Lal
From founding PIERA to launching a successful design studio, Mudit Lal bridged technology, business and design to make meaningful impact at ASU and beyond.
Gwen Eging
Gwen Eging plans to seek a master’s degree in manufacturing engineering in the Fulton Schools and hopes to make advances in robotic prosthetics and wearable medical devices.
Manufacturing Day at Polytechnic campus sparks student interest in STEM careers
At the recent Manufacturing Day event, Professor Binil Starly, director of the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, gave high school students a primer on the manufacturing field and the career opportunities it could provide for future engineers and others in STEM…
LLMs Add Safety Risks To Physical AI
Robotics and artificial intelligence, or AI, advances are expanding possibilities to boost the beneficial capabilities of science and engineering and the technologies they help to create. At the same time, experts warn that ways are needed to prevent accidents caused by machines…
AI-guided care spans from space to the Sonoran Desert
When every second counts, new AI-driven AR glasses may help save lives by delivering real-time medical instructions with no internet required.
Smarter fuel pipelines, safer communities
ASU researchers are using robotics and AI to reimagine infrastructure inspection.
School – MSN
Latest news School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks Excerpt as a heading Read more More stories from MSN A building for innovators Spanning more than 170,000 square feet, ISTB 12 is a hub for education and industry collaboration. It houses both the…
Will robots ever adapt to their environment?
ASU researcher Jiefeng Sun awarded NSF grant to advance AI-powered, shape-morphing robotic systems.
ASU computer scientists on AI, jobs and the road ahead
ASU experts say AI is reshaping jobs, but core computer science skills remain vital, and demand for graduates with strong problem-solving skills will endure.
New faculty 2025-26
New faculty The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University are set to welcome our new faculty members during the 2025–26 academic year. Joining us from leading universities, research centers and industries around the world, they bring diverse expertise that strengthens…
Vivek Thangavelu
Vivek Thangavelu is joining Arizona State University as an assistant professor in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He aims to combine technical precision with innovative problem-solving in the field of robotics.…
ASU team unleashes AI-powered robodog to help humanity
From disaster zones to city streets, the LENS Lab team is training robots to leap, listen and learn, creating adaptable companions that navigate complex spaces.