Department News

Welcoming Iowa State College of Engineering’s Kiewit Scholars Program 2023-2024 cohort

The Kiewit Scholars Program at Iowa State University has recently announced the selection of students for its second-year cohort. The program comprises a diverse group of individuals, including 8 incoming freshmen and 8 currently enrolled Iowa State students. Read More

August 22, 2023

Welcoming Christian Chilan, new assistant teaching professor of aerospace engineering

"I strive to provide a positive learning environment where students are free to ask questions and actively participate in learning." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Brandon Runnels, new associate professor of aerospace engineering

"I'm looking forward to joining the vibrant research community at Iowa State and working with excellent students and faculty." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Wenjie Xia, new associate professor of aerospace engineering  

"My goal is to create an inclusive and interest-driven learning environment for our students, cultivating their interest in engineering." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Yuderka Trinidad-Gonzalez, new assistant professor of civil, construction, and environmental engineering 

"I will share my experiences about CCEE and hope to encourage students to see how geotechnical engineers fit into the 'big picture'." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Bai Cui, new assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering

"Working with many Iowa State faculty members that I’ve looked up to since day one of my research career is a dream come true." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Esmat Farzana, new assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering

"I am thrilled to join Iowa State because of the reputation of the ECpE program and its depth and breadth of research in microelectronics and more." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Shuang Li, new assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering

"I am thrilled for the chance to collaborate with the esteemed faculty and brilliant students at Iowa State." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Jakob Hamilton, new assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering 

"I hope my research interests inspire students to find creative solutions and develop technology throughout their studies." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Bin Li, new associate professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering 

"My research focuses on the design and manufacturing of new lightweight alloys for automotive and aerospace applications." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Jundi Liu, new assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering

"I’m excited about all the opportunities here at Iowa State. I will collaborate with a diverse group of researchers across departments." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Abhay Ramachandra, assistant professor of mechanical engineering

Ramachandra's research focus is vascular mechanics and adaptation. Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Michelle Stallard, new assistant teaching professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering

"I want to inspire the next generation of engineering leaders to continuously drive to to make a positive impact on those around them." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Tuhin Mukherjee, new assistant professor of mechanical engineering

"I was drawn to the state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing research facilities and a learning environment at Iowa State." Read More

August 21, 2023

Welcoming Sougata Roy, new assistant professor of mechanical engineering

"My research encompasses three sub-domains: advanced manufacturing; materials and surface processing; and tribology and surface engineering." Read More

August 21, 2023