New Mexico State University

Message from the Dean

As I travel with our development team to introduce myself to our alumni and industry representatives, I find a very consistent response regarding NMSU engineering: the education our students receive is second to none and our faculty do cutting-edge research. Our alumni network is very extensive, which reflects the rich history of our college. My recent meetings in Phoenix, Atlanta, Nashville and Washington D.C. have introduced me to some notably successful CEOs, researchers and entrepreneurs representing almost every discipline in the college. I am humbled by the successes of our alumni. The historical perspectives they share are helpful in many ways to define our path forward. The questions I am asked very often are: How can we be more effective telling our stories? How do we spread the word on the strengths of our college? What role can we play in the Learning Communities of the college? It is invigorating to work with such engaged alumni as we work toward enhancing the national visibility of NMSU engineering. I am proud of our alumni and I believe the loyalty and commitment they bring to the college makes us truly unique.

Lakshmi N. Reddi, College of Engineering Dean

NMSU chemical engineer investigates more efficient, effective water treatment technology

WRITER: Linda Fresques
Reza Foudazi, chemical engineering assistant professor at New Mexico State University, is developing innovative technologies to alleviate a critical worldwide problem: access to clean water. Foudazi’s goal is to develop a water and wastewater purification method that uses less energy, costs less and uses a more ecofriendly alternative to removing bacteria than...Read More>>

 

 

 

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In loving memory: Dr. Robert Paz

WRITER: Wei Tang

Robert (Bob or Bobby) Alex Paz was an associate professor at NMSU Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He passed away on March 26, 2017 the age of 54, having battled Leukemia (AML) for the last 18 months of his life. Paz graduated from NMSU with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with master's and doctoral degrees, also in electrical engineering, and was fortunate to obtain a faculty position at his Alma Mater. He served for 25 years in a professorial role at NMSU in the Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His embedded system class could be found online at https://www.youtube.com/user/DrZAP42

The Robert A. Paz Scholarship has been established to honor him. Those wishing to make donations may send checks payable to the NMSU Foundation, noting the Robert Paz Scholarship in the memo line, and mailed to: NMSU Foundation, P.O. Box 3590, Las Cruces, NM, 88003-3590.

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NMSU system launches its most ambitious campaign ever, aiming to raise $125 million

WRITER: Amanda Bradford
The New Mexico State University system has embarked on a $125 million comprehensive campaign, and will kick off the public phase of its largest-ever fundraising effort with an energized event Friday, April 28, at the Center for the Arts. The program begins at 4 p.m. in the Mark and Stephanie Medoff Theatre.…Read More>>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NMSU College of Engineering associate dean, graduate students use supercomputer

WRITER: Tiffany Acosta
Through the use of New Mexico State University’s High Performance Computing system, a supercomputer known as Joker, Phillip De Leon, associate dean for research in the College of Engineering, not only conducted research but students in his graduate electrical engineering course also utilized the system.…Read More>>

 

 

 

 

 

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NMSU project uses satellite technology to evaluate southern New Mexico water resources

WRITER: Tiffany Acosta

Zohrab Samani, a New Mexico State University civil engineering professor, and his graduate student Pooneh Pahlevani are leading a research project examining water accessibility in southern New Mexico. The goal of the project, “Evaluating water budget for the Mesilla Bolson Aquifer,” is to develop a hydrologic model that can predict future water storage.…Read More>>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Luo named first Luke Barry Shires Professor 

WRITER: David Rockstraw
Chemical and Materials Engineering Associate Professor Hongmei Luo has been selected as Luke Barry Shires Professor in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This professorship was endowed by the estate of Luke Barry Shires, the first chemical engineering professor on the NMSU campus. Luo joined the CHME faculty in 2009, and has published 75 peer-reviewed papers since...Read More>>

 

 

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Rotary Club of Las Cruces makes gift to NMSU’s College of Engineering

WRITER: Tiffany Acosta

The Rotary Club of Las Cruces has given New Mexico State University a gift of nearly $128,000 to benefit the Alec and Margaret Hood Memorial Scholarship in the College of Engineering. Rotary Club members were inspired by GivingTuesday, which resulted in more than $2 million for scholarships and programs at NMSU...Read More>>

 

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NMSU’s Patricia Sullivan to chair Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

New Mexico State University College of Engineering Associate Dean for Outreach Patricia A. Sullivan was elected chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education during the commission’s semi-annual meeting held in Westminster, Colorado, in the fall...Read More>>