The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering celebrates excellence with multiple awards for outstanding educators. Their diverse talents have significantly contributed to the college's success.

It is with immense pleasure that we announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 faculty awards within the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership in their respective fields, contributing significantly to the academic excellence of our college. The recipients were selected by the WCOE Teaching and Service Awards Committee and the Faculty Research Awards Committee.

The 2025-2026 award recipients are as follows:

George T. and Gladys Abell-Hanger Faculty Award.

Dr. Qiugang (Jay) Lu – Department of Chemical Engineering

Charles L. Burford Faculty Award

 Dr. Turgut Baturalp – Department of Mechanical Engineering

Whitacre Engineering Research Award

Dr. Qingwang (Kevin) Yuan – Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering

Dr. Lu Wei  – Department of Computer Science

Dr. Jenifer Gomez-Pastora – Department of Chemical Engineering

Ed and Linda Whitacre Faculty Fellowship

Dr. Hieu P. Nguyen – Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

These awards celebrate the diverse talents and contributions of our faculty, highlighting their impact on education, research, and the overall success of our college. Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding achievements and played a crucial role in advancing the goals and mission of the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering.

Congratulations to all the award recipients for their outstanding achievements!