The College of Engineering and Architecture has announced the 2007-08 winners of the Teacher and Researcher of the Year Awards. The awards are presented annually.
Robert Nelson, professor of electrical and computer
engineering, received the Teacher of the
Year Award. He has worked at NDSU since
1989. He earned a bachelor's degree from
Northland College in Ashland, Wis., a master's
degree from Washington State University in
Pullman and a doctorate from NDSU.
Nelson also received the Teacher of the Year Award from the College of Engineering and Architecture in 2001, an Apple Polisher Award from the Bison Ambassadors in 1994, the Preferred Professor Award from the NDSU Mortar Board in 1994, the Senior Challenge Inspirational Award from the Development Foundation in 1991 and 1992 and the Outstanding Academic Adviser for the NDSU College of Engineering and Architecture from the NDSU Mortar Board in 1990.
His research interests include the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of electromagnetic fields.
Chad Ulven, assistant professor of mechanical engineering,
received the Researcher of the Year Award. He joined the
faculty at NDSU in 2005. He earned a bachelor's degree at
NDSU and a master's degree and doctorate at the University
of Alabama, Birmingham.
His research interests include polymer and polymer matrix composite materials, agri-based polymer matrix composites, polymer matrix composites processing technologies, response of polymer matrix composites to dynamic loading and adverse environments and smart materials technologies.