The winners of the Whiting School of Engineering’s 2023 Teaching and Mentorship Awards were honored April 6 at a luncheon in the Glass Pavilion.
Said Dean Ed Schlesinger in opening remarks, “We are analytical, logical, imaginative, and driven, and these qualities are evident in our faculty’s passion not only for research and bringing their ideas forward for the betterment of society—but also in their commitment to education and mentoring their students.”
Congratulations to the honorees:
George M.L. Sommerman Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Given to students who have demonstrated excellence and talent in instructing undergraduate students as a teaching assistant.
Joseph Choy, Materials Science and Engineering
Presented by Hai-Quan Mao, Associate Director, Institute of NanoBioTechnology (INBT) and Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering Teaching Assistant Awards
Given to students who have demonstrated excellence and talent in instructing as a teaching assistant or in other instructional capacities.
Antony Fuleihan, Biomedical Engineering
Presented by: Youseph Yazdi, Assistant Professor Biomedical Engineering
Yu Yang, Mechanical Engineering
Presented by: Tamer Zaki, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Irini J. Maroulis Award
Established by Maria Maroulis Cunningham ’97, MME ’01, and dedicated to the memory of her mother, Irini J. Maroulis. Recognizing an undergraduate engineering student who best exemplifies her dedication to community service and outreach.
Finalists:
Serena Banghar, Biomedical Engineering
Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel, Civil and Systems Engineering
Presented by: Alisha Sparks, Interim Executive Director, Center for Educational Outreach
Engineering for Professionals Sustained Excellence Award
Recognizes an Engineering for Professionals instructor who has exhibited long-term commitment to the program, demonstrated a willingness and desire to continuously improve their teaching, offered high quality instruction, and received strong, positive student feedback.
Ali Darwish, Engineering for Professionals, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Presented by: Ashutosh Dutta, EP Program Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Senior Scientist and 5G Chief Strategist, JHU Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award
Honors extraordinary dedication to the university’s teaching mission, exceptional performance in the classroom, and a continuing commitment to tomorrow’s leaders.
Louis Whitcomb, Mechanical Engineering
Presented by: Tamer Zaki, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Robert B. Pond, Sr. Excellence in Teaching Award
Given for commitment to and excellence in instruction, success in instilling the desire to learn, and dedication to undergraduate students.
Mario Micheli, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Presented by: Daniel Naiman, Associate Department Head, Director of Graduate Studies, and Professor, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Whiting School of Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award
Honors extraordinary dedication to the university’s teaching mission, exceptional performance in the classroom, and a continuing commitment to tomorrow’s leaders.
Constanza Miranda, Biomedical Engineering
Presented by: Warren Grayson, Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Professor, Biomedical Engineering
William H. Huggins Excellence in Teaching Award
Recognizes outstanding faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels who demonstrate dedication to students.
Donniell Fishkind, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Presented by: Fadil Santosa, Yu Wu and Chaomei Chen Department Head and Professor, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Capers and Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Mentoring and Advising
Created by Capers and Marion McDonald, given to teachers, researchers, and administrators who have consistently supported the personal and professional develop ment of their students.
Sakul Ratanalert, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Presented by: Paulette Clancy, Department Head and Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering Award for Excellence in Mentoring
Given to teachers, researchers, and administrators who have consistently supported the personal and professional development of their students.
Ashley Kiemen, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and School of Medicine Pathology
Presented by: Denis Wirtz, Vice Provost for Research and Theophilus Halley Smoot Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering