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Many teachers, companies and individuals in the public and private sectors have made outstanding contributions in the arena of engineering. Endowed chairs and professorships honor their efforts and help ensure that future generations of engineers are equally accomplished. The generosity of MSU engineering alumni and friends has resulted in the establishment of a number of endowed faculty positions. In recognition of commitment to engineering education, Medals of Distinction are being presented to those providing the endowments and to those selected for the faculty positions, as they are filled. We are proud to recognize them here.
James W. Bagley Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Samee U. Khan
Bill and Carolyn Cobb Chair in Engineering
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Materials & Construction Industries Endowed Chair in Civil Engineering
Dr. Isaac L. Howard
Kelly Gene Cook, Sr. Chair in Civil Engineering
Dr. Veera Gnaneswar Gude
Earnest W. Deavenport Chair in Chemical Engineering
Dr. Bill Elmore
Earnest W. and Mary Ann Deavenport, Jr. Chair in Engineering
Dr. Jason M. Keith
Jack Hatcher Chair in Engineering Entrepreneurship
Dr. Reuben F. Burch V
Hunter Henry Chair in Chemical Engineering
Dr. Julie Jessop
Paul B. Jacob Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vacant
Richard H. Johnson Chair in Aerospace Engineering
Dr. Rani Sullivan
Robert D. Guyton Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. John E. Ball
PACCAR Chair in Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Haitham El Kadiri
James T. White Chair in Civil Engineering
Vacant, Search Underway
William and Sherry Berry Chair in Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Dr. J. Alex Thomasson
International Paper Company Endowed Chair
Dr. Lesley Strawderman
Southern Ionics Endowed Chair
Dr. Santanu Kundu
Mary Lyn and Niles Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity
Dr. Stephen Torri
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Professorship in Aerospace Engineering
Vacant
Billie J. Ball Professorship in Engineering
Dr. Cindy Bethel
Billie J. Ball Professorship in Engineering
Dr. James E. Fowler
Billie J. Ball Professorship in Engineering
Dr. Robert J. Moorhead II
Ergon, Inc. Distinguished Professorship
Dr. Neeraj Rai
Exxon Mobil Alumni Endowed Professorship
Dr. David Marcum
Larry Brown Professorship in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Dr. Kari Babski-Reeves
Richard Rula Professorship in Construction Engineering
Vacant
Bobby Shackouls Endowed Professorship in Engineering
Dr. Qian "Jenny" Du
Tennessee Valley Authority Professorship in Energy Systems and The Environment
Dr. Heejin Cho
Tennessee Valley Authority Professorship in Power Systems Engineering
Dr. Yong Fu
Texas Olefins Professorship in Chemical Engineering
Vacant
Thomas B. Nusz Endowed Professorship in Engineering
Dr. Hossein Toghiani
Mississippi Power Professorship in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vacant
Coleman and Whiteside Professorship in Mechanical Engineering
Vacant
Civil and Environmental Advisory Board (CEEAB) Professorship
Dr. Farshid Vahedifard
Dr. Oswald Rendon-Herrero Diversity Professorship
Dr. Tonya Stone
Thomas and Terri Nusz Professorship in Engineering
Dr. Linkan Bian