Faculty
CEE’s John Tobiason Retires After Impactful Career at UMass Amherst
Tobiason’s resume includes 37 years of research, some $42 million in research funding, many awards and publications, and five years as head of CEE.
ChE Emeritus Professor William Curtis Conner, Jr. Passes Away
Professor Conner’s career as a faculty member at UMass Amherst spanned 45 years and is characterized by numerous accomplishments.
MIE’s Shannon Roberts Advises WalletHub on the Cheapest Auto Insurance in Massachusetts
Roberts offers sage advice on the least-expensive car insurance in Massachusetts related to new drivers, electric vehicles, and cutting-edge auto technologies.
College of Engineering Welcomes Eight Talented New Faculty Members for the Fall of 2024
We welcome eight new members to our faculty for Fall 2024
Jessica Schiffman Named ELATES Fellow in National Leadership Program
Jessica Schiffman, professor and Gary R. Lapidus Faculty Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been selected to the 2024-25 ELATES class.
MIE’s Yossi Chait Receives Appointment to the UMass Chan Medical School in the Department of Medicine
As an adjunct professor at UMass Chan, Chait will pursue his research to develop AI-based algorithms and treatment protocols in chronic kidney disease.
MIE’s Yahya Modarres-Sadeghi Becomes ASME Fellow and an Associate Dean in the CoE
Modarres-Sadeghi is elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the CoE appoints him Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Operations
MIE’s Ana Muriel Receives 2024 IISE Transactions Service Award
Muriel serves as an associate editor of Supply Chain and Logistics for the flagship journal of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers.
Balasubramanian, Butler, Christofa, and Dutta Promoted to Full Professor
The Provost has approved the promotion of four COE faculty members to full professor: Hari Balasubramanian, Caitlyn Butler, Eleni Christofa, and Joyita Dutta.
Qiangfei Xia Appointed to Gupta Professorship
Qiangfei Xia has been appointed to the Dev and Linda Gupta Professorship in the College of Engineering for a five-year term.
Eight College of Engineering Faculty Members Awarded Tenure with Promotion
Eight College of Engineering faculty members have been awarded tenure with promotion by the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees.
CEE’s Eric Gonzales Explains Pay-per-mile Car Insurance on WalletHub
Gonzales covers the basics of pay-per-mile insurance, which charges customers a daily or monthly base rate for coverage, plus a small fee for each mile driven.