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Dr. Eyad Masad, vice dean and professor of mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University at Qatar, has been appointed holder of the Zachry Professor in Design and Construction Integration II.
Dr. M. Katherine Banks, vice chancellor and dean of engineering at Texas A&M University, made the appointment based on Masad'sexceptional record as a researcher and educator. Masad also has a joint appointment at the main campus as a professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. Professorships help give universities a competitive edge by providing funds to attract and support top faculty.
"Dr. Masad's record as a teacher, researcher and administrator is without comparison," said Dr. Mark H. Weichold, dean and CEO of Texas A&M at Qatar."In and out of the classroom, he is known and highly regarded for the impact of his work, and his optimism, passion and dedication in everything he does inspires excellence in all who know him. It is most fitting that someone of his stature and accomplishment is recognized by this professorship carrying the name of one of the most influential engineering firms in Texas -- Zachry."
As vice dean at Texas A&M at Qatar, Masad provides oversight ofacademic programs, research and operations. Masad was previously assistant dean for research and graduate studies. He has established and organized several research and community service programs at Texas A&M at Qatar in collaboration with the industry and other academic institutions.
Masad's research focuses on microstructure characterization and constitutive modeling of materials; transport in porous media; granular mechanics; and image analysis techniques. He has active research groups and programs in the United States and in Qatar.He has published more than 300 technical papers and reports. Masad is a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and currently serves as associate editor of two major engineering journals.Through the years, Masad has received several prestigious academic and professional awards in recognition of his professional, academic, research and administrative contributions.
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About Texas A&M University at Qatar
Texas A&M University, recognized as having one of the premier engineering programs in the world, has offered undergraduate degrees in chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering at Qatar Foundation's Education City campus since 2003, and graduate degrees in chemical engineering since fall 2011. More than 600 engineers have graduated from Texas A&M at Qatar since 2007. In addition to engineering courses, Texas A&M at Qatar provides classes in science, mathematics, liberal arts and the humanities. All four of the engineering programs offered at Texas A&M at Qatar are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The curricula offered at Texas A&M at Qatar are materially the same as those offered at the main campus in College Station, Texas, and the courses in Doha are taught in English in a co-educational setting. The reputation for excellence is the same, as is the commitment to equip engineers to lead the next generation of engineering advancement. Faculty from around the world are attracted to Texas A&M at Qatar to provide this educational experience and to participate in research activities now valued at more than $196 million, and that address issues important to the State of Qatar. Visit www.qatar.tamu.edu.
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