Faculty

Nicole Hashemi and Raghu Kannan

April 13, 2026

Hashemi, Kannan inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

Election is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top 2% of engineers in these fields.

Bart Prorok

April 10, 2026

Prorok named chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Prorok currently serves as program chair for materials engineering at the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. He will join Mizzou Engineering July 1.

Glenn Washer

April 7, 2026

Washer named Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation director

Glenn Washer’s leadership of federally funded projects is a tremendous asset to MCTI as expanding research funding sources continues to be a growing priority.

Sarah Orton writes on a classroom white board

April 2, 2026

Civil and Environmental Engineering elevates teaching excellence

Efforts launched in fall 2025 will reinforce a culture where outstanding teaching is continuously supported, celebrated and advanced.

Marisa Chrysochoou, Zheng Yan, Jennifer Fiegel

March 24, 2026

Yan’s research recognized at campus and national level

The Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity in Physical and Mathematical Sciences comes on the heels of a $2.3m NIH award.

Benjamin Peter and Mert Korkali

March 20, 2026

Korkali receives Covington Award for outstanding mentorship

Assistant Professor Mert Korkali recognized for his support of undergraduate students and commitment to cultivating the next generation of researchers.

Praveen Rao

Feb. 26, 2026

Praveen Rao named NAI Senior Member

National Academy of Inventors honor recognizes outstanding innovators whose work has real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.

Lafferre Hall

Feb. 23, 2026

Innovative teaching practices result in student success

A faculty learning community is empowering Mizzou Engineering educators to create better outcomes for their students.

Stack of papers next to an open laptop

Oct. 28, 2025

Mizzou Engineering faculty among top 2% of world scientists

Twenty-three researchers were included in a prestigious list that ranks the millions of working scientists around the globe.

Marisa Chrysochoou, Feliz Bunyak Ersoy, Jim Noble, Matt Maschmann, Matthias Young

March 17, 2025

Mizzou Engineering honors outstanding faculty, staff, students and alumni

Mizzou Engineering recognized outstanding faculty, staff, students and alumni for their accomplishments and contributions as part of its 2025 awards banquet.