The UC Davis College of Engineering honors four faculty members for excellence in teaching and research, recognizing innovations in engineering education, aerospace design, materials discovery and network science with outstanding faculty awards.
A tough sophomore year nearly derailed Yusuf Jeiroudi’s college experience. With mentorship from UC Davis chemical engineering faculty, renewed Muslim faith and intentional habits, he learned how setbacks can fuel growth, resilience and a clearer path toward graduation.
Professor of Teaching Jason White is reimagining a chemical engineering course to create a classroom that is welcoming and accessible for neurodivergent learners. Discover how he is using Universal Design for Learning to make engineering education inclusive for all.
Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Zhi Ding is the 39th recipient of the UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement. The donor-funded $80,000 prize, supported by the UC Davis Foundation, is among the largest of its kind in the country.
Each year, the College of Engineering celebrates outstanding faculty with awards that recognize their dedication to ensuring the future of engineering through teaching and research.
Assistant Professor Alexander Gamero-Garrido and Ph.D. student Nishant Acharya, both of computer science, have been selected for the Internet Society’s Pulse Research Fellowship and Mentorship program. Their work aims to enhance internet resilience by analyzing disruptions to critical network hubs and improving global connectivity.
Among UC Davis’ top honors, these awards recognize and showcase faculty and staff not just for their expertise but also for their impact across campus, mentorship roles, excellence in teaching and overall public service.
Each year, the College of Engineering celebrates outstanding faculty with awards that recognize their dedication to ensuring the future of engineering through teaching and research.
The Academic Senate of the University of California, Davis, has awarded a 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award for Graduate and Professional Teaching to electrical and computer engineering professor Erkin Şeker.
Through teaching, mentorship and outreach, the assistant professor champions accessible materials science education, emphasizing real-world connections and hands-on experiments to inspire future scientists.
