Leo Kempel
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Engineering Bldg.
428 S Shaw Ln
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3410C
East Lansing
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MI
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University Distinguished Professor, Dennis P. Nyquist Endowed Professor in Electromagnetics
Biography
Leo C. Kempel, the Dennis P. Nyquist Endowed Professor of Electromagnetics, has been a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering since 1998. He served as the ninth dean of the Michigan State University College of Engineering from 2014 to 2024, acting dean and associate dean for research from 2008 to 2013, associate dean for special initiatives from 2006 to 2008, and the inaugural director of the MSU High Performance Computing Center from 2004 to 2006.
His research interests include conformal antennas, engineered materials for microwave applications, and computational electromagnetics. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Commission B of the International Scientific Radio Union (URSI). He is a member of the Department of Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.
Kempel pursued electrical engineering and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1989, a master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1990, and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1994.
Education
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan 1994
- M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan 1990
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Cincinnati 1989
Research Interests
- Conformal Antennas
- Engineered Materials for Microwave Applications
- Computational Electromagnetics
Research Lab
Electromagnetics Research Group (EMRG)ResearchGate
Selected Publications
- R.T. Fox, V. Wani, K.E. Howard, A. Bogle, and L. Kempel, "Conductive polymer composite materials and their utility on electromagnetic shielding applications," J. Applied Polymer Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.27317, 13 Nov. 2007.
- A.L. Higginbotham, J.J. Stephenson, R.J. Smith, D.S. Killips, L.C. Kempel, and J.M. Tour, "Tunable permittivity of polymer composites through incremental blending of raw and functionalized single-wall carbon nanotubes," J. Phys. Chem., http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jp070554p, 2007.
- S.M. Cossmann, E.J. Rothwell, and L.C. Kempel, "Transient reflection of TM-polarized plane-waves from a Lorentz medium half-space," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, 24, pp. 882-887, Mar. 2007.
MSU Scholar
Awards
- Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- Fellow, Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society
- MSU Teacher Scholar Award
- NSF CAREER Award
News
Kempel family creates first-generation endowed scholarship
University Distinguished Professor Leo Kempel knows the ins and outs of getting a college education, whether it is from the viewpoint of a student, faculty member, or administrator.
Remembering Natalie Crawford
Natalie Crawford, whose contribution to analysis and modernization of the U.S. Air Force is legendary and who received an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering degree from Michigan State University in 2016, has died at 86.
Kempel, Lunt named University Distinguished Professors
.Two from the College of Engineering are among the 10 Michigan State University faculty who have been named University Distinguished Professors.
Leo Kempel presents his vision for meeting engineering demand in Michigan
Leo Kempel, the Dennis P. Nyquist Endowed Professor of Electromagnetics in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and former Dean of the College of Engineering, presented his vision for meeting future demand for engineers in Michigan to his alma mater, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at University of Michigan.
For the Green and White
Michigan State University Dean Leo C. Kempel’s last day as dean in the College of Engineering will be Sept. 30, 2024, after more than a decade.
Celebrating the 15th and final Research Experience for Teachers
Michigan State University College of Engineering recently celebrated the end of the Research Experience for Teachers (RET), a summer program supported by the National Science Foundation for middle, high school and college educators.
Dean Leo Kempel receives alumni honors from alma mater
MSU College of Engineering Dean Leo Kempel was awarded the 2024 ECE Alumni Distinguished Educator Award by Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan (U-M). Kempel received both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from U-M.
Papapolymerou recommended as interim dean of Engineering
John Papapolymerou will be recommended to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees to serve as the interim dean of MSU’s College of Engineering, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Pending board approval, he will succeed Leo Kempel, who has served as dean since 2014.
Olympic Scholarship helps students achieve their dreams
The spirit of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid inspired a prominent scholarship designed to help students in the Michigan State University College of Engineering strive for greatness, and that spirit continues to grow today.
Sepulveda named interim leader for ECE
Nelson Sepulveda has been named interim chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) beginning July 1, 2024.
MSU Engineering honors 16 for dedicated service
Five staff members retired from the Michigan State University College of Engineering in 2023. Additionally, 11 others have been honored for many years of service tos Michigan State.
Peter Savolainen to lead civil and environmental engineering
Michigan State University Research Foundation Professor Peter Savolainen has been named the chairperson of the MSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, effective May 16, 2024.
Ranjan Mukherjee named new associate dean
Ranjan Mukherjee has been named associate dean for faculty and administrative affairs at the Michigan State University College of Engineering.
S. Patrick Walton named associate dean for academic programs
S. Patrick Walton has been named associate dean for academic programs at the Michigan State University College of Engineering.
Honoring alumni for outstanding contributions
The Michigan State University College of Engineering honored eight distinguished graduates with 2024 Alumni Awards on Saturday, April 27, at the Kellogg Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
900+ Spartan Engineering students to graduate
Michigan State University will host advanced degree and undergraduate commencement ceremonies for more than 900 College of Engineering graduates this weekend.
Graduate Research Symposium creates opportunities to collaborate
The 2024 Michigan State University College of Engineering Graduate Research Symposium will be held Thursday, May 2 in the Engineering Building and showcase the work of nearly 200 students.
Spring Design Day 2024: Engineering students to unveil cutting-edge projects
Honoring a tradition since 1994, the Michigan State University College of Engineering will host Spring Design Day on Friday, April 19. The event celebrates Spartan Engineering students’ innovative spirit, is free and open to the public, and runs from 8 am to 2 pm.
College of Engineering works to make Michigan home for semiconductors
Michigan State University College of Engineering Dean Leo Kempel and Joseph Jorgenson, a mechanical engineering sophomore, were featured recently in a Lansing TV broadcast to discuss the importance of semiconductors.
Give Green Day raises nearly $1.5M for MSU
On Tuesday, March 12, Spartans once again showed the world what an extraordinary difference they can make when they come together over a common cause.
Michigan Opportunity Podcast features Dean Leo Kempel
Michigan State University College of Engineering Dean Leo Kempel discusses the future of engineering in a Michigan Economic Development Corporation podcast known for its candid discussions with academic and business leaders.
Give Green Day: Spartans can make an impact March 12
The Michigan State University College of Engineering strives to ensure an exceptional educational experience for students.
Dean Kempel joins Governor Whitmer, delegation on mission to Taiwan
On Monday, March 4 Governor Gretchen Whitmer began a five-day investment mission in Taiwan and South Korea. During the trip, the governor announced the opening of the Michigan Taiwan Office and focused on securing investments in key industries like automotive, semiconductors, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing to create good-paying jobs and bring critical supply chains back home to Michigan.
Global Alliance for Rapid Diagnostics Forum to feature Dean Leo Kempel
The MSU College of Engineering and university’s Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering will host an online forum in March aimed to find solutions for underserved communities across the world.
Dean’s Showcase of Stars: More than $150,000 in scholarships awarded to outstanding students
Michigan State University’s College of Engineering and its corporate partners recognized more than 160 students Tuesday, Feb. 20 for their academic achievements and participation in college activities and programming.
MSU College of Engineering recognizes 19 for excellence in service, contributions
The Michigan State University College of Engineering recognizes 19 faculty and staff members with awards for their excellence in service and distinguished contributions. Faculty and staff members are nominated each year by their colleagues, industry peers and students for the most prestigious honors the college offers.
Spartan Engineers graduate at two MSU commencements Dec. 15-16
Michigan State University will honor more than 400 graduates from the College of Engineering during Commencement on Dec. 15-16, 2023. Engineering will graduate around 325 undergraduates, 47 master’s degree and 44 Ph.D. candidates during two graduation ceremonies.
MSU Engineering Design Day will feature innovative Spartans
Continuing a tradition that began in 1994, the Michigan State University College of Engineering will host its annual Design Day on Friday, Dec. 8, to celebrate innovation driven by Spartan engineering students.
William A. Demmer Engineering Center gives student groups hands-on learning experience
Life in the 10,000-square-foot William A. Demmer Engineering Center moves fast as several MSU engineering student organizations occupy the new space at Farm Lane and Mount Hope Road.
College welcomes academic and instructional experts
The Michigan State University College of Engineering welcomed 19 academic and instructional experts in 2023. The college currently has 238 tenure system faculty.
Remembering the distinguished career of Kun-Mu Chen
A distinguished electrical engineer at Michigan State University, whose professionalism and drive helped establish a comprehensive research program in the College of Engineering, is being remembered with a new fund to help Spartan students.
Capital outlay Engineering & Digital Innovation Center request aligns with economy
At the heart of Michigan State University’s $120 million capital outlay request to the state of Michigan is a commitment to building talent and innovative research pipelines to support the growing demand for a strong and transformative Michigan-based ecosystem focused on the convergence of digital and physical technologies.
Dean Leo Kempel leads historic effort to boost semiconductor education
Monday marked an important day for semiconductor education at Michigan State University and economic development throughout the entire state.
Dean Leo Kempel featured in Crain's Detroit Business
Michigan State University and its College of Engineering have a long history of building and improving technology that benefits the automotive industry.
Spartan Engineers are now taking this effort to the next level.
Minami Yoda named mechanical engineering department chair
Minami Yoda, a Ring Family Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, has been named chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Mechanical Engineering. She will join MSU on Nov. 1, 2023.
Ceremony announces $9 million, five-year autonomous project
Michigan State University and the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center, or GVSC, launched a new mobility research initiative as part of a five-year research program to advance autonomous ground vehicle research with Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan.
Chan to lead Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
A University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University has been named chairperson of the MSU Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CHEMS).
Tamara Reid Bush wins national biomechanics award
Exceptional leadership in the specialized field of biomechanics has won another national honor for a professor in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University.
College receives six more Early CAREER Development Awards
Six Spartan Engineering faculty members at Michigan State University have received National Science Foundation Early Career Development (CAREER) Awards and will advance their research efforts with a combined $3.12 million over the next five years.
'56 grads donate to Engineering discretionary fund
For Claudia Prescott, Michigan State University holds a special place in her heart. It’s where she discovered her career path, built a foundation for future success, and met the love of her life, James.
Six Spartan Engineers receive All-University Awards
Faculty and staff members in the Michigan State University College of Engineering received six of MSU’s highest honors during the 2022-2023 All-University Awards on May 8.
Alumni Awards 2023: MSU recognizes world-class achievements
The Michigan State University College of Engineering will honor eight distinguished graduates with 2023 Alumni Awards on Saturday, May 6, at MSU’s Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. The College will also recognize a high school educator whose noteworthy efforts to teach technical education and computer science reflect positively on MSU and the College of Engineering.
1,000+ Spartan Engineers graduate this semester
Michigan State University will host commencement ceremonies for more than 1,040 graduates of the College of Engineering this weekend.
Showcase of Stars hands out $115,000 in scholarships
The Michigan State University College of Engineering awarded $115,000 in scholarships during the 2023 Dean’s Showcase of Stars on March 21.
MSU to offer $5,000 to $10,000 in EV scholarships
MSU will be joining the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s new Talent Action Team, a public-private partnership, to recruit electric vehicle and mobility talent to Michigan. A new scholarship program was announced Wednesday, March 1, in a virtual press conference with Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II.
Dean Kempel on: Building the Industry 4.0 Workforce
Outlining a new Engineering and Digital Innovation Center in a capital outlay request, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees plans to build a new facility geared toward cutting-edge technological research and teaching the next generation of engineers to work in Industry 4.0. According to MSU College of Engineering Dean Leo Kempel, the facility will keep Michigan competitive in tech education on the global stage.
Dean Kempel: We can change the path of technology
It was just this spring that Intel announced it was going to invest $20 billion in plants near Columbus, OH, to draw on local student talent from major universities and community colleges. But as UIEA reported then, it was just the start of wider engagement throughout the region.
MSU dedicates $4 million Demmer Engineering Center
Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., and other university leaders officially introduced a new $4 million, one-story facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 6.
Faculty to Watch
The MSU community gathered at the Wharton Center on Sept. 14, 2022, for the investiture of the 2022 class of endowed chairs, endowed professors, and MSU Foundation Professors.
New leadership assignments in College of Engineering
Two leadership changes have been announced by the Michigan State University College of Engineering as the new academic year gets underway.
Tamara Reid Bush named associate dean for inclusion and diversity
Tamara Reid Bush has been named associate dean for inclusion and diversity with MSU Engineering following a national search.
$1 million endowed professorship honors Anil and Nandita Jain
The Anil K. and Nandita K. Jain Endowed Professorship will strengthen the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and its ability to recruit and retain faculty for teaching and research in the specialized fields of pattern recognition, computer vision and machine learning.
Martin Hawley retires after 57 years
Martin Hawley has been a student, teacher, administrator, and leader at Michigan State University for 65 years, and he’s about to add a new title to the list – retiree.
Welcome: Mike Wallace
A fundraising professional who can foster the value of philanthropy is the new leader of the Michigan State University College of Engineering Development and Alumni Relations Office.
Planning begins for more engineering and digital sciences space
Engineering and digital sciences at Michigan State University took another critical step forward last week when the MSU Board of Trustees authorized planning for a new academic space to advance research and instructional excellence.
In memoriam: Remembering CSE teaching specialist Matthew Rupp
A teaching specialist in the Michigan State University College of Engineering is being remembered after passing away on June 14, 2022. Matthew Rupp, of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), had a long relationship with MSU, said Engineering Dean Leo Kempel.
Celebrating excellence in service and distinguished contributions
The Michigan State University College of Engineering recognized 18 top faculty and staff members during the 32nd Annual Engineering Awards at the University Club on March 21, 2022. The honors are considered among the college's most prestigious distinctions for excellence in service and contributions.
New Leadership for Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest
James Klausner has been named interim executive director of the Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest (CMW) effective February 15, 2022. The appointment is expected to be formalized as Executive Director by the Board of Directors of Fraunhofer USA later this year.
$5 million gift for Engineering
A $5 million gift from a mechanical engineering alumnus creates one endowed chair, two endowed professorships, and an expendable research support fund in the College of Engineering.
Withrow and Engineering Awards 2022
The Michigan State University College of Engineering will recognize 18 top faculty and staff members for excellence in service and distinguished contributions during the 32nd Annual Engineering Awards. The honors are considered among the college's most prestigious distinctions and will be presented on Monday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the University Club.
Two Spartan Engineers named AAAS Fellows
Two professors from the Michigan State University College of Engineering were elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - a distinction that is among science's highest recognitions. AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society.
Thanking: Stephen Bates as he retires
He's literally raised millions of dollars for the Michigan State University College of Engineering, helping to spur on many of the college's noteworthy academic achievements and construction projects in recent years.
Another international doctorate for Anil Jain
For propelling biometric discoveries and supporting the rising-stars and innovators of tomorrow, Anil Jain of Michigan State University has received an honorary doctorate of engineering from the renowned Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
Women in Engineering profiled by WEPAN
The Women in Engineering (WIE) program at the Michigan State University College of Engineering provides resources, services, and a positive environment to enable the success of women engineering students in their academic and professional pursuits.
$2 million from 1946 alumnus creates endowed chair
A $2 million cash gift from a 1946 graduate of Michigan State University has established the Martin C. Hawley Endowed Chair in Chemical Engineering at MSU.
New BME roles for Adam Alessio and Chris Contag
Adam Alessio will lead the Michigan State University Department of Biomedical Engineering as interim chair and former BME Chair Christopher Contag will now focus his attention on growth strategies in the College of Engineering, Dean Leo Kempel has announced.
In memoriam: Remembering CMSE assistant professor Min Chen
An assistant professor in the Michigan State University College of Engineering is being remembered after passing away on July 18, 2021.
Welcome TechSmith
TechSmith is moving its headquarters from its Okemos location to Michigan State University's campus, an event that was celebrated during a groundbreaking ceremony on June 29, 2021.
Welcome ADS & UDS Scholars - 2021
Eighteen incoming students have been awarded scholarships to cover full tuition, room and board and a stipend for up to eight semesters of undergraduate study at Michigan State University.
Remembering George VanDusen
A retired assistant dean and former interim dean of the MSU College of Engineering has died in Florida.
'66 graduate pays forward
When James Fishbeck was a young boy living in Alpena, his father gave him interesting gifts to catch his attention. A chemistry set failed to ignite anything in the young man, as did a microscope. However, his Dad hit a home run with a Knight 6-in-1 kit - which turned out to be a life changer.
ChEMS leadership changes
Donald Morelli, who has led the Michigan State University Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS) for six years, will be stepping away from the chair position in August. University Distinguished Professor Christina Chan will serve as interim chairperson of the department, effective Aug. 16, 2021.
Alumni Awards 2021
For significant achievements and outstanding contributions, nine distinguished alumni of the Michigan State University College of Engineering are being honored with 2021 Alumni Awards.
International double jeopardy
When University of Pittsburgh postdoc Sergio E. Ramos—a Mexican citizen with a Ph.D. from the University of Zurich—flew to Switzerland in March 2020, he planned on an enjoyable week visiting friends and collaborators. What he got instead was three months trapped far from his lab.
Withrow Awards 2021
Eighteen top faculty and staff members of the Michigan State University College of Engineering are being recognized in 2021 for excellence in service and distinguished contributions during the 31st Annual Engineering Awards.
MSU Foundation Professor
Xiaoming Liu, professor of computer science and engineering, has been named an MSU Foundation Professor, a designation given to outstanding faculty who demonstrate excellence in research.
Interim Faculty Excellence Advocate
Robert Ofoli will serve as Interim Faculty Excellence Advocate (FEA) for the MSU College of Engineering. He replaces Tamara Reid Bush, who was recently named Interim Chairperson of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
2021 Dean's Showcase of Stars
The Michigan State University College of Engineering awarded $100,000 in scholarships during the 2021 Dean's Showcase of Stars on Feb. 17.
January 2021 Media Report
Apple and MSU have partnered to launch the tech giant's first U.S.-based Developer Academy in Detroit. Dean Leo Kempel said the college and MSU will help Apple in its efforts to enlarge the diverse community of Detroit-based innovators.
Leadership change in ME
Tamara Reid Bush will serve as the interim chairperson of the MSU Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME), effective Feb. 1, 2021. She is an associate professor of mechanical engineering and currently the College of Engineering Faculty Excellence Advocate.
Leinweber Software Scholars
When Larry D. Leinweber was an undergraduate student at Michigan State University in the early 1960s, he held a student job at the then almost-new Kellogg Center. He worked as a waiter in the State Room for 30 hours or more a week, as he had to pay all his college expenses.
Advancing electromagnetics
Leo Kempel, dean of the Michigan State University College of Engineering, has been named the Dennis P. Nyquist Endowed Professor in Electromagnetics. The endowed faculty position is in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, one of the college's largest academic units.
Apple-MSU team up for innovation
Apple and Michigan State University announced today that they will partner to launch the tech giant's first United States-based Developer Academy in Detroit.
A statement on the events of 1/6/21
After this week's events in Washington, D.C., the leadership of the College of Engineering wanted to reach out to our community to remind everyone about the culture and climate necessary in our College to ensure we accomplish our goal of engineering a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.
Retirement good byes
Nine faculty and staff members will have retired between August 2019 and August 2020 from the MSU College of Engineering.
National biomechanics honor
An associate professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan State University has been honored with a national award in recognition of her scientific accomplishments in biomechanics and excellence in mentoring.
Leadership changes 2020
MSU Engineering Dean Leo Kempel has appointed two Spartan Engineers into new advocacy roles in the College of Engineering. Tamara Reid Bush is the new faculty excellence advocate, and Theodore Caldwell is now the assistant dean for equity and inclusion.
New BAE chair
Bradley Marks has been named chairperson for the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) at Michigan State University. The appointment is for two years. BAE offers joint academic programs spanning the College of Engineering and theCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR).
A message on racial justice
I write to you today in sadness as I reflect on the recent events in Minneapolis, MN; Louisville, KY and around the nation. We have a country that is troubled by racism, intolerance and anger.
Congratulations Graduating Spartan Engineers
Congratulations Graduating Spartan Engineers! You made it! While in-person celebrations are cancelled this spring, the College of Engineering is recognizing the accomplishments of its 1,000 undergraduate, master's and PhD graduates and are sharing special words and messages at: Virtual Engineering Commencement.
Alumni Awards 2020
Eight distinguished alumni of the Michigan State University College of Engineering are being recognized with 2020 Alumni Awards for their significant achievements and outstanding contributions. The college also praised a high school educator whose accomplishments reflect positively on MSU and the College of Engineering.
2020 Withrow Awards
The celebration may be remote, but the top faculty and staff awards in the MSU College of Engineering in 2020 stand as a testament to excellence and distinguished contributions even in the age of the novel coronavirus.
2020 Teaching Excellence Awards
Each year, the Spartan Engineering community at Michigan State University gathers for a large luncheon to honor demonstrated excellence and distinguished contributions by faculty and staff members. Students nominate their favorite teachers, offering phrases like "dedicated educator" and "always willing to work with students."
Advancing high-power microwaves
Peng Zhang of the Michigan State University College of Engineering will advance research on high-power microwaves after receiving a prestigious 2020 Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award from the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR).
March 2020 Media Report
The 3D printer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering started producing face shield frames on March 25 -- part of MSU's growing efforts to address the shortage of critical medical supplies due to the novel coronavirus.
Fighting against coronavirus
The College of Engineering is part of MSU's growing efforts to address the shortage of critical medical supplies in communities due to the novel coronavirus.
Alumni gather in Houston
Michigan State University is striving for the early detection of several diseases and recently took that message to Houston for an alumni gathering and panel discussion.
New DECS director
A familiar face will lead MSU Engineering's Division of Engineering Computer Services (DECS). Steven Foley is the new DECS director. He replaces long-time director Jackie Carlson, who retired in January.
2019 Achievements
As we enjoy our winter break and countdown to the New Year, we'd also like to take the time to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year. Thank you to all who have supported the College of Engineering and added to the impact of our achievements!
CSE leadership
Abdol-Hossein Esfahanian has been named chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) - the largest academic department in the College of Engineering and one of the largest at MSU.
November 2019 Media Report
Engineering Dean Leo Kempel was tapped as a national resource on the merger between Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot. He told the live-streaming financial news network, Cheddar, that mega-mergers are complicated things, saying: "You can't stop the train, get it all right, and move again - you have to create the next car on the train while it's still moving."
#GiveGreenDay - thank you!
Spartan Engineers from near and far will come together on Michigan State University's annual day of giving to support engineering students on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Engineering formalizes leadership roles in CEE and UGS
Two leaders in the College of Engineering are both assuming full-time roles for the interim positions they have held since February. Engineering Dean Leo Kempel announced that Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies (UGS) Amanda Idema will assume responsibility for Undergraduate Studies within the Dean's office and Neeraj Buch, interim chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), has been named CEE chair.
Happy 100th birthday W8SH
The Michigan State University Amateur Radio Club (MSUARC) - one of the country's oldest university ham radio clubs - turns 100 this month.
Satish Udpa returns to Engineering
Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., announced Sept. 30 that Executive Vice President Satish Udpa is resigning from his administrative position and returning to lab and research work at the university.
Dean's portrait
MSU Engineering honored former dean and current MSU Executive Vice President for Administration Satish Udpa with a portrait unveiling ceremony on Aug. 29.
August 2019 Media Report
The expertise of University Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Ramani Narayan continues to be utilized nationally
Cryogenic engineering achievement
Venkatarao (Rao) Ganni, director of the MSU Cryogenic Initiative, professor of accelerator physics and adjunct professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan State University, received the Samuel C. Collins Award given for lifetime achievement, at the 2019 Cryogenic Engineering Conference and International Cryogenic Materials Conference (CEC/ICMC).
New online education courses
MSU will partner with Amesite, Inc., an artificial intelligence software company providing online educational courses and programs for higher education.
National honor for diversity and inclusion
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) has listed the MSU College of Engineering among the nation's leaders in inclusive excellence. The designation earns MSU a Bronze Award - the highest level of recognition presented by the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program.
Udpa endowed graduate fellowship and scholarship
A gift valued at $1.001 million from Acting President Satish Udpa and his wife, Lalita Udpa, will support the education of Michigan State University College of Engineering students.
June 2019 Media Report
Honeywell CEO's best leadership advice: "Don't always follow the crowd." - The immigrant story of Spartan Engineer Darius Adamczyk is well known. Watch his conversation as he talks to Fortune about balancing professional and personal life goals. Adamczyk earned two degrees - electrical engineering and computer engineering -- in 1988 from MSU.
Honored with another YIP award
Mohsen Zayernouri of the Michigan State University College of Engineering has received another Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award - his second award since 2017. YIP awards are generally for $120,000 a year for three years.
'Let's Break Boundaries'
Spartan Engineer Penny Wirsing, P.E., stood before 750 graduating seniors at the MSU Engineering Commencement in the Breslin Center in May and challenged them to "break boundaries" during their careers.
Welcome Samuel L. Stanley Jr. M.D.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees selected Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., as its next university president at a special meeting on Tuesday, May 28. President-designee Stanley will officially begin his term as Michigan State's 21st president on Aug. 1, 2019.
Fraunhofer USA
Fraunhofer USA was established 25 years ago as a legally independent international Fraunhofer affiliate and has been collaborating with Michigan State University for the past 15 years in a productive and mutally beneficial partnership.
Spring Commencement 2019
Michigan State University will host commencement ceremonies for more than 890 graduates of the College of Engineering this weekend.
2019 Withrow Awards
The Michigan State University College of Engineering recognized demonstrated excellence and distinguished contributions during the 29th Annual Engineering Awards Luncheon in the Kellogg Center on Friday, March 15. Fifteen faculty and staff members received some of the college's most prestigious awards.
Supporting Women in Engineering
Scholarship support for students participating in Women in Engineering was celebrated recently when Lynn Frostman (BS CHEM EGR '90) visited the college.
January 2019 Media Report
The MSUMobility exhibit at the 2019 North American International Auto Show AutoMobili-D demonstrated how MSU is transforming its 5,200-acre campus into a connected ecosystem for new mobility solutions. MSU and the University of Michigan shared a booth in Detroit's Cobo Center from Jan. 14-17.
Satish Udpa
Satish Udpa, executive vice president for administrative services, has been named acting president of Michigan State University. Udpa is the former dean of the College of Engineering.
2018 Achievements
Several important college leadership positions were established in 2018 -Yue Qi was chosen as Associate Dean for Inclusion and Diversity; Theo Caldwell was named Assistant Dean for Student Inclusion and Diversity; and Katy Colbry was appointed Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services. Tim Hinds took over as Director of the First-Year Engineering CoRe program; Kyle Foster was promoted to Director of the Diversity Programs Office (DPO); and MSU Foundation Professor Yunhao Liu was named Chairperson Designee of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Happy New Year 2019!
As we look back upon a year of both unprecedented challenges and success within the College of Engineering, I want to be sure to offer my thanks for all you do to make our remarkable progress possible. Your dedication and support build our program strength and reputation.
November 2018 Media Report
The future of self-driving vehicles may be drizzling out - at least in Michigan, CANVAS Director and ECE professor Hayder Radha tells the industry-leading publication, Automotive News. "When we run these algorithms, we see very noticeable, tangible degradation in detection," Radha said.
October 2018 Media Report
The race is on to create cheap materials to store energy for the U.S power grid, said Mechanical Engineering Department Chair James Klausner. MSU is sharing a $2 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).
MSU Mobility Tech Day
Michigan State University is transforming its 5,200-acre campus into a live, connected ecosystem to drive mobility research and development to advance smart-vehicle technology and better understand the human element.
Dual Ph.D. in Greece
Michigan State University signed a dual Ph.D. agreement with the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) for the preparation and training of engineers at both academic institutions during ceremonies on Sept. 28 in Greece. All eight of MSU's engineering and computer science departments are included in the agreement.
Engineering campaign success - $114 Million
Almost 250,000 alumni and friends brought Michigan State University to a significant milestone: surging past the fundraising goal of $1.5 billion more than a year before the Empower Extraordinary campaign closed.
Next generation NDE
Around 70 experts in nondestructive evaluation gathered in Detroit when Michigan State University hosted the 23rd International Electromagnetic Nondestructive Evaluation Workshop (ENDE2018) in September.
Supporting mechanical engineering students
A plaque recognizing the friendship of James A. Schmidt to the Michigan State University College of Engineering was unveiled on Sept. 10 during the dedication of the JASchmidt Manufacturing Teaching Laboratory in the Engineering Building.
Power storage solutions
Michigan State University, along with its partners Arizona State University, Dresser-Rand, and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, will receive a competitive $2 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop innovative designs for long-duration storage on the U.S power grid.
August 2018 Media Report
A two-story news package on research by Assaf Gilad, professor of biomedical engineering and radiology, and Galit Pelled, professor of biomedical engineering, radiology and neuroscience, is telling readers about ongoing work in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Construction begins
Embracing the future of teaching and learning, Michigan State University has officially broken ground on the new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility. During the groundbreaking ceremony, MSU Interim President John Engler was joined by faculty, students and staff representing STEM-related colleges as well as members of the Michigan Legislature who supported funding for the project.
2018 Von Ehr Scholars
Three incoming students in the Michigan State University College of Engineering have been selected to receive Von Ehr Scholarships.
Welcome ADS & UDS Scholars
Six of the 22 incoming students awarded an MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship (ADS) or University Distinguished Scholarship (UDS) for 2018-19 are headed to the College of Engineering.
Welcome to 2018-19
In an era when attracting women and minorities into STEM fields is an uphill battle, the Michigan State University College of Engineering will welcome its largest and most diverse group of undergraduate students ever this fall.
MSU & Madras
The dual PhD program between Michigan State University and Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) is helping reverse an international trend of Indian students going abroad to pursue their higher education.
New assistant dean
Katy Luchini Colbry has been selected as the assistant dean for Graduate Student Services in the MSU College of Engineering. She has been involved for the past eight years in every major aspect of the graduate studies program in collaboration with Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Development Manooch Koochesfahani.
New associate dean
Yue Qi has been named the first associate dean for inclusion and diversity (ADID) in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University.
New endowed professorship
Thomas Wielenga, a 1978 graduate of Michigan State University, so believes in the value of the creative process that he is investing $1 million to kick-start the next teaching paradigm in the College of Engineering.
Spring 2018 Commencement
Michigan State University will host commencement ceremonies for more than 820 graduates of the College of Engineering this weekend.
Alumni Awards 2018
Eight distinguished alumni of the Michigan State University College of Engineering will be honored Saturday, May 5, during the 2018 Alumni Awards Banquet at MSU's Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
Consumers Energy celebrates CoRe
A ceremony in Michigan State University's East Wilson Hall on Wednesday, April 25, will serve as a quiet reminder of the state's booming need for more engineering and technical talent.
2018 Engineering Graduate Research Symposium
The 2018 Engineering Graduate Research Symposium at Michigan State University showcased almost 300 poster.
John Verboncoeur
John Verboncoeur of Michigan State University will receive the Richard F. Shea Distinguished Member Award from the Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) during ceremonies in June. Only one award is presented internationally each year.
New Materials Simulation Lab
The College of Engineering celebrated the opening of a new lab space for the Materials Simulation Laboratory in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CHEMS) on Monday, Aug. 7. The lab has an open floor plan and is located in Room 1105 on the first floor of the College of Engineering Building.
Kyle Foster and Theo Caldwell
Theo Caldwell and Kyle Foster from the Diversity Programs Office (DPO) have new roles in support of student inclusion and diversity in the Michigan State University College of Engineering.
Applied Research Associates
Applied Research Associates Inc. (ARA), a scientific and engineering research company headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., has opened an innovation center within the University Corporate Research Park, just south of the Michigan State University campus, the MSU Foundation announced Feb. 15.
December 2017 Media Report
A monthly look at what is being written about the MSU Engineering community
November 2017 Media Report
MediaNotes: Spartan Engineers have recently been featured in these new videos
1892 book donated
"A Text-Book of Experimental Engineering" from 1892 written by Rolla C. Carpenter, one of MSU's original Spartan Engineers, was presented to the MSU College of Engineering during the Design Day Awards Ceremony Dec. 8, 2017.
Happy Holidays 2017
The winter holidays are a time for both celebration and reflection. As 2017 draws to a close, we have much to celebrate and a tremendous future to look forward to in the College of Engineering. As always, our progress is only made possible by the tremendous support and dedication that each of you have shown throughout the past year. I am extremely thankful to you for all you do to move us forward.
AS&E program
Michigan State University is establishing an Accelerator Science and Engineering Traineeship (AS&E) program to address a national shortage in accelerator scientists and engineers.
Year of Global Africa
With African music, dancing and colorful visuals, the Spartan Marching Band will celebrate Michigan State University's decades-long scholarly engagement with Africa during its halftime show on Saturday, Nov. 18, when MSU plays Maryland in football. The show was originally scheduled for the Penn State game on Saturday, Nov. 4 - but a 3 1/2-hour game delay due to lightning caused the schedule change.
October 2017 Media Report
If you haven't seen the video created to attract Amazon's HQ2 to Detroit/Michigan, take a look: #MoveTheWorld.
Advancing composites
Michigan State hosted local students, dignitaries and researchers this morning for the official ribbon cutting and tours launching the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, or IACMI, in Detroit's Corktown.
$15 billion success
More than 230,000 alumni and friends have brought Michigan State University to a significant milestone: surging past the fundraising goal of $1.5 billion more than a year before the "Empower Extraordinary" campaign is set to conclude.
Top scholars headed to engineering
Almost half of the 20 incoming students awarded an MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship (ADS) or University Distinguished Scholarship (UDS) this summer are headed to the College of Engineering!