Whether they specialize in areas such as robotics or disaster mitigation, in novel ways to recycle plastics or the use of AI in healthcare, Cullen College of Engineering faculty are constantly changing the face of both education and research while shaping their students into emerging leaders in engineering and beyond.
For those still early in their careers, the first few faculty years can be a whirlwind of change and opportunity. Some might be returning to teach in what was once their hometown, while others are starting fresh across the country; one assistant professor might throw himself wholeheartedly into developing solid frameworks for his curriculum, while another remains intently focused on connecting her students to her active research and lab opportunities. Together, they enrich our academic programs and student experiences beyond the simple sum of their parts.
In these next pages, get to know a bit more about seven of our early-career Cullen faculty members and their approaches to research, education, mentorship and innovation in engineering and beyond: what brought them to the University of Houston, why they study what they do and how they’re setting their students up for success through critical thinking, hands-on learning and nonstop opportunities for discovery.
