Local WSU Voiland College Faculty and Staff Honored at Annual Convocation

Washington State University's Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture held its annual convocation on May 8. The event recognized faculty and staff for their contributions. The ceremony showcased the dedication and impact of individuals from various departments.

Xianming Shi, the chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, received the Anjan Bose Outstanding Researcher Award. Shi is a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors and a fellow of the ASCE. His research in nanoscience and nanoengineering aims to improve infrastructure durability and sustainability. He is among the top 1% of scholars in his field and has published over 180 journal articles, several books, and holds multiple patents. Shi's work has garnered over 11,000 citations.

Dominic Scalise, an assistant professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, received the Junior Faculty Research Award. Since joining WSU in 2020, Scalise has advanced molecular computing using DNA molecules. His work has earned him significant grants, including the National Science Foundation CAREER award. Scalise also mentors PhD and undergraduate students and co-founded the Molecular Programming Society.

The Reid Miller Excellence in Teaching Award was shared by Jacob Murray and Sasha McLarty. Murray, part of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been influential in curriculum development and student mentoring since 2014. McLarty, from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been recognized for her innovative teaching methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Md Monzurul Islam Anoy from the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering received the Voiland College Safety Award for his role in enhancing laboratory safety.

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