Dear colleagues, students, alumni, and friends,
As we strive toward a national reputation for impact and excellence, our recent college’s achievements reflect our ongoing dedication to high-impact research and education. Our faculty’s efforts have been recognized with prestigious awards, underlining our commitment to academic and professional excellence in engineering and computer science.
This newsletter highlights several key developments:
- Nagu Daraboina, associate professor of chemical engineering, and his groundbreaking work in sustainable energy technologies, which exemplifies our focus on impactful research.
- The inspiring journey of Kayley Cassaday (BS ’23), a TU volleyball player who chose our mechanical engineering program, demonstrating the broad appeal and interdisciplinary opportunities our college offers.
- The election of Cem Sarica, the Floyd M. Stevenson Distinguished Professor of Petroleum Engineering, as an ASME Fellow, marking another milestone in our faculty’s professional accolades.
- A recap of the Tulsa Cyber Summit, highlighting our leadership in cybersecurity and the launch of new initiatives aimed at fostering this critical field.
Looking forward, we remain committed to nurturing talent and advancing the frontiers of knowledge to make a meaningful societal impact. Together, we are paving the way for future successes in engineering and technology.
Warm regards,
Andreas A. Polycarpou
James R. Sorem Inaugural Dean
The University of Tulsa