Faculty Mentors
Students who need more information on various issues such as areas of specialization, career decisions, graduate studies, research, etc. are encouraged to contact a faculty mentor matching their areas of interest to schedule a meeting.
Civil Engineering (CE)
Dr. Rohan Benjankar
Environmental/Water Resources
Dr. Alaa Elsisi
Structural Engineering
Dr. Ryan Fries
Transportation Engineering, BUILD Mentor Program
Dr. Jianwei Huang
Structural Engineering
Dr. Abdolreza Osouli
Geotechnical Engineering
Dr. Nader Paanahshahi
Structural Engineering
Dr. Yan Qi
Transportation Engineering, BUILD Mentor Program
Dr. Saad Ullah
Geotechnical Engineering
Mr. Brent Vaughn
Geotechnical Engineering
Dr. Jim Zhou
Environmental/Water Resources
Computer Science (CS)
Dr. Dennis BouvierComputing Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Analytics, Software Engineering
Dr. Igor CrkOperating Systems, Distributed Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Energy-Efficiency
Dr. Gunes ErcalTheory and Algorithms, Complex Networks, Women in STEM
Dr. Hiroshi FujinokiComputer Networks, Information Security, Computer Architecture and Organization, Operating Systems
Dr. Thoshitha GamageCybersecurity, Cyber-Physical Systems, Computer and Data Networks, Algorithm Analysis, Formal Methods
Dr. Eren GultepeMachine Learning, Deep Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience
Dr. John MattaGraph Theory, Data Mining, Network Theory, CS Education
Dr. Mark McKenneyDatabases, Spatial Databases, Big Data Techniques, High Performance Computing, GPU Computing
Rubi Quiñones
Computer Vision, Deep Learning , High Performance Computing, Women in STEM
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Human-Computer Interaction, Usability
Dr. Xudong YuArtificial Intelligence, Data Mining
Construction Management (CNST)
Dr. John Cabage
Sustainability, Construction Materials, Structural Systems, and Risk Management
Mr. Stephen Duda
Career Advice in Construction, Building Systems Engineering
Honors and Meridian Students
Mr. David SherrillAll Land Surveying Specialization Students
Dr. Ralph Tayeh
Virtual Design and Construction
Dr. Anne Werner
Construction Management Students
Dr. Chenxi Yuan
All Students with Construction Internship Questions
Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)
Dr. Jon Klingensmith
Ultrasound Signal Processing, Cardiovascular Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Amardeep Kaur
Sensors, Optical Fiber Sensors, Smart Structures, Photonics, Structural Image Analysis
Dr. Robert LeAnder
Bioengineering, Bioelectromagnetics, Low-Level Light Therapy
Dr. Andy Lozowski
Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics, RF Design
Mr. Steve Muren
Digital Electronics, Computer Architecture, Embedded Controllers, ECE Labs, Solar Car
Dr. Brad Noble
Computer Networks, Network Protocols and Security
Computer Vision and Image Processing, Pattern Classification, Design Management, Biomedical Applications, Music Applications
Dr. Xin Wang
Power Systems, Electric Machines and Drives
Dr. Yadong Wang
Communication Systems, Radar Systems
Dr. Tim York
Image Sensors and Computers
Industrial Engineering (IE)
Dr. Xin Chen
Industrial Engineering Graduate Studies, Production and Service Optimization, Knowledge Management, Network Theory, Complex Systems
Dr. Sohyung Cho
Industrial Engineering Program, Manufacturing Automation and Integration, Manufacturing System Control and Complexity Analysis, Biomanufacturing
Dr. S. Cem Karacal
Operations Research and Optimization, Quality Assurance, Computer Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
Dr. Hoo Sang Ko
Data Analytics and Statistical/Machine Learning for Intelligent Systems, Modeling and Control of Biomedical Systems, Collaborative Control of Manufacturing and Service Systems with IT/IoT
Dr. H. Felix Lee
Computer Simulation and Operations Research, CAD/CAM/CAE and Applications of 3D Modeling for Productivity Improvements, Design and Operation of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Continuous Quality Improvements
Dr. Sinan Onal
Medical Image Processing and its Applications, New Product Development and its Medical Applications, Machine Learning and Data Mining, Manufacturing and R&D Strategy, Engineering Management and Leadership
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Dr. Serdar Celik
3+2 Program, Graduate Studies, Green Roofs, Refrigeration, Solar Energy
Dr. Jeff Darabi
BioMEMS, Microfluidics, Micro/Nano-Fabrications, Energy and Thermal Systems, Multi-physics Modeling
Dr. Michael Denn
Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering Design
Dr. Keqin Gu
Mechanical Engineering Program, Career Decisions, Control Systems and Automation, Robotics
Dr. Soondo Kweon
Finite Element Structural Analysis, Computational Solid Mechanics, Fracture Mechanics, Plasticity
Dr. Nima Lofti
Mechatronics, Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems, Autonomous Transportation, Robotics
Dr. Albert Luo
Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibrations, Nonlinear Continuous Mechanics, Damage Mechanics
Dr. Majid Molki
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermal and Fluids Engineering
Dr. Kamran Shavezipur
MEMS, Biosensing, Microfluidics, Bio-Inspired Nanostructured Surfaces
Dr. Fengxia Wang
Multi-Body and Structural Dynamics, Vibrations, Impact Systems, Noise and Control
Dr. Terry Yan
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Experimental Techniques, Turbulence Measurements
Robotics, Machine Vision, Telepresence Educational Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing
