Texas Tech University

Board of Regents Approves Faculty Promotions and Emeritus Status

March 6, 2025

Texas Tech University Board of Regents approved several faculty promotions across the college

Today, the Texas Tech University Board of Regents approved several faculty promotions across the college, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions. These promotions mark significant milestones in theeir careers of these faculty members. 

Faculty Promotions 

Tenure Granted: 
Wei Zhang – (Civil, Environmental &, Construction Engineering

Promoted to Associate Professor: 
Tewodros Ghebrab – (Civil, Environmental &, Construction Engineering
Lu Wei (Computer Science) – Also granted tenure 

Promoted to Professor: 
Ali Nejat – (Civil, Environmental &, Construction Engineering
Yu Zhuang - (Computer Science

Continuing Appointment: 
Talal Gamadi - (Petroleum Engineering

Senior Lecturer with Continuing Appointment: 
Andrew Mosedale - (Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey Hanson - (Mechanical Engineering
Seon Han - (Mechanical Engineering

Emeritus Status Recipients 

Three former faculty members have been officially granted Emeritus status in recognition of their dedicated service: 

Mario Beruvides - (Industrial, Manufacturing &, Systems Engineering
Darryl James - (Mechanical Engineering
Atila Ertas - (Mechanical Engineering

Please join us in congratulating these esteemed faculty members on their well-deserved achievements!