College of Engineering Leadership

Antonio Garcia, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Academics

Academic policies and procedures, enrolled student affairs, curricular changes, program additions/changes, assessment, student retention activities, learning communities, graduate programs, online education.

Primary interactions are with department heads, faculty and students.

Gabe Garcia, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning and Student Success, Interim Department Head of Engineering Technology and Surveying Engineering, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

gabegarc@nmsu.edu

Directs Aggie Engineering Capstone Design Program giving students hands-on experience with multidisciplinary projects defined by industry and overseen by professional mentors. Directs Aggie Engineering Space providing experienced mentors and skilled machinists equipped with state-of-the-art technology and engineering design software and tools.

Primary contacts are department heads, faculty students and industry representatives.

Gabriela Louise Cisneros

College of Engineering Operations Director

gcisnero@nmsu.edu

Manages day-to-day operations of the Office of Engineering Research. Provides oversight and direction of all human resource functions and fiscal operations for the College of Engineering.

Jimi Muncrief Ickes

Program Operations Director of Undergraduate Studies

jickes@nmsu.edu

Administration of the Eloy Torrez Family Engineering Learning Communities. Manages initiatives related to undergraduate academics, enrollment, retention and success.

Patricia Sullivian, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Recruitment and Outreach

patsulli@nmsu.edu

K-12 programs, cooperative extension - technology transfer to address community engineering needs, increased focus on development of continuing education and training workshops for practicing engineers and professionals.

Primary interactions are with department heads and faculty.

Patrick Knapp

Director of Development

pkanpp2@nmsu.edu

Directs all fundraising efforts for the College of Engineering. Serves as the liaison with the Engineering Advisory Council and alumni relations.

Satyajayant Misra, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Research

misra@nmsu.edu

Pre- and postaward processes, implementation of strategies for growth in research and doctoral education, development of cross-departmental/ college collaborations and foundation, industry, government, laboratory partnerships.

Primary interactions are with department heads and faculty.

Lakshmi Reddi, Ph.D., P.E.