Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Prashanta Dutta as the Richard Schneider Jr. Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University.
This prestigious appointment recognizes Prashanta’s outstanding contributions to the field of mechanical and materials engineering and his dedication to advancing both research and education within the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.
A recent inductee into the Washington State Academy of Sciences and recipient of the 2024 Donald N. Zwiep Innovation in Education Award, Prashanta’s exemplary work in theoretical and computational modeling of thermal, mechanical, electrochemical, and biological systems has garnered international recognition.
His leadership, innovation, and commitment to research and academic excellence have greatly enriched our Voiland College community, and this named professorship is a well-deserved acknowledgment of his many achievements.
Please join me in offering congratulations to Prashanta on this significant honor.
Partha Pratim Pande, FIEEE
Interim Dean and Professor
Boeing Centennial Chair in Computer Engineering
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Washington State University
Office: 509-335-5593
Email: pande@wsu.edu