Pouya Sampourmahani is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Lehigh’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, <a href="https://engineering.lehigh.edu/news/article/lehigh-ise-phd-student-wins-awards-research-semidefinite-optimization-and-quantum">conducting research in the Quantum Computing and Optimization Lab</a> under the supervision of Professor Tamás Terlaky. He received two notable honors for his research in semidefinite optimization and quantum computing. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/decoding-quantum-complexities">Read story &gt;</a>

The master’s student employs <a href="https://cas.lehigh.edu/articles/mapping-minds-selective-filter-graduate-research-explores">eye tracking and EEG methods</a> to investigate how the brain prioritizes information amid distraction. Her work may ultimately inform strategies for people with attention challenges, such as ADHD, where focusing on key information is often difficult. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/examining-brain-focus">Read story &gt;</a>

A recent two-day meeting held on Rice University's campus offered opportunities for closer collaboration. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/lehigh-partners-with-global-industry-leaders-to-revolutionize-catastrophe-modeling">Read story &gt;</a>

A recent two-day meeting held on Rice's campus offered opportunities for closer collaboration. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/lehigh-and-rice-universities-partner-with-global-industry-leaders-to-revolutionize-catastrophe">Read story &gt;</a>

A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/president-video-message-spring-semester-begins-upcoming-community-conversation">Read story &gt;</a>

The following message was sent to the Lehigh community on February 23, 2026. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/return-to-normal-operations-on-tuesday-february-24">Read story &gt;</a>

The university celebrated faculty and recognized 18 award recipients for their dedication to the Lehigh community during the 2024-2025 academic year. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/a-night-of-excellence-connection-and-celebration-at-the-2025-faculty-appreciation-banquet">Read story &gt;</a>

The following message was sent to the Lehigh community on February 22, 2026. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/remote-teaching-learning-and-work-on-monday-february-23-2026">Read story &gt;</a>

The following message was sent to the Lehigh community on February 22, 2026. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/winter-storm-warning-issued-for-the-lehigh-valley">Read story &gt;</a>

Lehigh professor Zhang, alongside PhD candidate Peng, pioneer a high-efficiency Transformer for 380V-to-48V conversion, enabling the next generation of AI data center power infrastructure. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/high-q-planar-transformers-for-data-center-energy-efficiency">Read story &gt;</a>

Lehigh Professor Luis F. Zuluaga explores how quantum computing could reshape problem-solving and the limits of computation itself. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/how-quantum-computing-could-redefine-the-limits-of-problem-solving">Read story &gt;</a>

Lehigh chemical engineering professor recognized for pioneering catalyst research with global impact on sustainability, energy, and industry <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/israel-e-wachs-elected-to-national-academy-of-engineering-for-pioneering-catalyst-research">Read story &gt;</a>

A class trip to Buzzi Unicem USA’s Stockertown Cement Plant offered a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s most important industrial operations. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/lehigh-students-visit-buzzi-unicem-usa-as-part-of-new-cement-manufacturing-course">Read story &gt;</a>

New research outlines how resilience bonds and coordinated relocation policies could stabilize insurance markets and promote climate justice. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/lehigh-researchers-propose-new-solutions-to-address-climate-change-risks">Read story &gt;</a>

The university has received more than 13 applications for each available spot in the Class of 2030. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/lehigh-sets-new-record-for-total-applications-received">Read story &gt;</a>

The Silicon Valley icon, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist advocated for AI regulation and said he’s proud of “not selling out” as the series’ third and final guest of the academic year. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/steve-wozniak-discusses-apple-ai-and-pranks-as-compelling-perspectives-speaker">Read story &gt;</a>

After snowstorm response efforts across campus, normal operations and instruction will resume on Jan. 27, 2026. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/university-returns-to-normal-operations-on-tuesday-jan-27">Read story &gt;</a>

The university will operate remotely on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/remote-teaching-learning-and-work-on-monday-jan-26">Read story &gt;</a>

The university will operate remotely on Monday, January 26, 2026. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/remote-teaching-learning-and-work-on-monday-january-26">Read story &gt;</a>

The following message was sent to the Lehigh community on January 23, 2026. <a href="https://news.lehigh.edu/winter-weather-information">Read story &gt;</a>