The University of Mississippi School of Engineering has recognized Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S) with its inaugural Industry Partner Award for its contributions to positive student outcomes and commitment to research sponsorship. The engineering school created the award to recognize a company playing an important role in supporting the school’s mission and growth. Such partnershipsRead the story …
Professor Helps Environmental Engineering Track Grow at Ole Miss
UM assistant professor of civil engineering Matteo D'Alessio developing new courses in major
June 22, 2020 by
As the University of Mississippi School of Engineering expands course offerings in its environmental engineering program, Matteo D’Alessio will be at the forefront of their development. The new assistant professor of civil engineering joined the UM faculty earlier this year. After teaching environmental engineering last spring, the Sgurgola, Italy, native will develop and teach water andRead the story …
Rudy Kittlitz Remembers Alma Mater through Generous Donation
Successful chemical engineer becomes major donor to School of Engineering
October 22, 2018 by
Since he graduated from the University of Mississippi half-a-century ago, Rudolf “Rudy” G. Kittlitz Jr. (BSChE 57) has enjoyed a long and prosperous career. Not one to forget where he came from, the retired chemical engineering alumnus has become a major donor to the School of Engineering at his beloved alma mater. “For the pastRead the story …
UM Scientists Further NASA’s Mission to Mars
ME professor Shan Jiang leads faculty-student research team in advancing space exploration
October 22, 2018 by
As NASA continues preparations for missions to Mars and beyond, a team of University of Mississippi scientists is conducting research that may advance deep-space exploration for decades to come. Shan Jiang, UM assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is the principal investigator for “An Integrated Computational Framework for Atomic-level Investigation of the Sintering Mechanisms during In-SpaceRead the story …
Alireza Asiaee Joins Chemical Engineering Department
Newest instructor brings professional experience, research expertise to UM students
October 22, 2018 by
As an undergraduate chemical engineering major at Shiraz University in Iran, Alireza Asiaee dreamed of one day earning his terminal degree and joining the faculty of a prestigious university. Since then, both dreams have come true. Asiaee is the newest instructor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. He was hiredRead the story …
Jake McCall Finds True Calling
Electrical engineering senior succeeds in major and as C Spire intern
October 22, 2018 by
Jake McCall applied to the University of Mississippi as a psychology major. However, at the advice of a close family member, the Memphian decided to pursue engineering and found it to be the best fit with his interest in doing creative work. Before classes officially started, McCall chose to study electrical engineering with an emphasisRead the story …