The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) announces the addition of two esteemed faculty members, Mohammad Khajenejad, Ph.D., and Aaditya Khanal, Ph.D., to its academic community. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and specialized expertise to UTulsa, enhancing its reputation for excellence in engineering education and research.
Khajenejad joins UTulsa as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. Holding a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, his dissertation focused on “Set-Valued Methods for Reachability Analysis and Control.” Khajenejad’s research specializations include estimation, control, and distributed optimization, areas in which he has received significant recognition, such as the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Award for his contributions.
Khanal joins UTulsa as an assistant professor of chemical engineering at UTulsa. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Houston, specializing in numerical reservoir simulation and carbon sequestration. Khanal’s career highlights his extensive experience in these fields, making him a valuable addition to UTulsa’s chemical and petroleum engineering departments. His work will be crucial in advancing UTulsa’s sustainable energy and environmental stewardship initiatives.
The arrival of these new faculty members underscores UTulsa’s commitment to recruiting top-tier educators and researchers who are leaders in their fields. Their expertise not only enhances academic offerings but also allows students to collaborate with pioneering scholars. UTulsa eagerly anticipates the positive impact that Khajenejad and Khanal will have on its community and beyond.
With these strategic hires, UTulsa continues to position itself at the forefront of engineering education and research, fostering an environment where innovation and academic excellence thrive. Their contributions will undoubtedly enrich UTulsa’s mission of cultivating knowledge, creativity, and leadership among its students.