Faculty - Congratulations to Dr. Franceli Cibrian for earning the title of ACM Senior Member! Archive

Chapman Engineering Faculty Awarded Senior Membership by Association for Computing Machinery Congratulations to Dr. Franceli Cibrian for earning the title of ACM Senior Member!

February 20, 2026 by Owen Lucas Agbayani | Faculty

The Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) is proud to share that Dr. Franceli Cibrian has officially been recognized as a Senior Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Dr. Cibrian has been a proud member of ACM since before her professorship at Chapman University. ACM is one of the world’s largest professional societies for

Data Science Student and Chapman Engineering Faculty Receive IEEE Best Paper Award for Their Faculty-Mentored Research “I gained skills that I believe can only be taught through working on complex long-term projects like this.” - Maha Bhatti (Data Science ‘26)

October 6, 2025 by Olivia Venegas-Kalaw | Students

Chapman University and the Fowler School of Engineering offer numerous opportunities for undergraduate students to pursue research. With faculty experienced in various engineering fields, students can choose to research photonics, machine learning, and so much more. Faculty-mentored research provides opportunities for students, facilitating growth not only in their research skills but also in their professional

Engineering for a New Era: Chapman Engineering Welcomes New Interim Dean Kendall Harris Meet Dr. Kendall Harris, Interim Dean for Fowler School of Engineering

August 1, 2025 by Lauren Sieberg | Research

At Fowler School of Engineering (FSE), a new academic year brings opportunities for innovative breakthroughs in technology and higher education. As such, we are beyond pleased to welcome Dr. Kendall Harris, PhD, P.E., who will guide these endeavors of academic and research excellence through his service as the Fowler School of Engineering’s Interim Dean. Dr.

Recognizing Interim Dean Tom Piechota’s Impact, Service, and Contributions to Fowler School of Engineering Celebrating Dr. Tom Piechota’s distinguished deanship, return to instruction and research

July 18, 2025 by Lauren Sieberg | Faculty

As the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) reflects upon the 2024-25 academic year and prepares for the upcoming fall semester, it is the perfect opportunity to express gratitude for Dr. Tom Piechota, who has greatly impacted excellence in research and engineering at Chapman. Since fall 2023, Dr. Piechota has played an integral role in advancing

Three Engineering Faculty Selected for The Fletcher Jones Foundation Faculty Fellows in Engineering for Their Research in Gesture-Controlled AI, Predictive Health Modeling, and Infinite-Dimensional Proof Systems Congratulations to Dr. Trudi Qi, Dr. Yuxin Wen and Dr. Jonathan Weinberger

April 23, 2025 by Lauren Henderson | Research

Professors Trudi Qi, Yuxin Wen, and Jonathan Weinberger were chosen as the 2025 Fletcher Jones Foundation Faculty Fellows in Engineering recipients. They join their fellow engineering faculty, Dr. Emad Arasteh, Dr. Mark Harrison, and Dr. Nasim Mohammadi Estakhri, who were previous recipients of this honor. This three-year faculty fellowship is a testament to the potential

Celebrating Chapman Engineering’s Associate Professor of Computer Science – Dr. LouAnne Boyd

April 4, 2025 by Lauren Sieberg | Students

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. LouAnne Boyd, who has recently been awarded tenure and promoted to Associate Professor of Computer Science for the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE). “We are all excited for Dr. Boyd whose teaching and research has a tremendous impact on our students,” shared Interim Dean Dr.

Fowler School of Engineering Faculty Recognized as Top Cited Scientist in the World

October 31, 2024 by Olivia Venegas-Kalaw | Research

Stanford University releases a report annually featuring the most cited scientists globally using SCOPUS, a comprehensive abstract and citation database. The data set was last updated in August 2024 and includes both career-long and single-year impact data. The scientists recognized in the report are determined by two significant factors: the number of publications and the

Meet the Newest Fall 2024 Faculty at Fowler Engineering Each of these faculty members brings their own unique background in technical education and industry experience.

August 30, 2024 by Olivia Venegas-Kalaw | Faculty

The Fowler School of Engineering is gearing up for another great year, especially with the addition of more faculty. Fall 2024 looks promising for our school as we continue to provide personalized education and innovative curriculum to our students. We are excited to welcome six new full-time faculty members to our team. Each of these

Engineering Faculty Selected for The Fletcher Jones Foundation Faculty Fellows in Engineering for Their Innovative Research in Optical Sensing and Assistive Technologies Through Metamaterials and Bioinspired Design Congratulations to Dr. Nasim Estakhri and Dr. Cassandra Donatelli

May 1, 2024 by Lauren Henderson | Research

Professors Nasim Estakhri and Cassandra Donatelli were chosen as the 2024 recipients of The Fletcher Jones Foundation Faculty Fellows in Engineering. They joined their fellow engineering faculty, Dr. Emad Arasteh and Dr. Mark Harrison, who received this honor last year. This three-year faculty fellowship is a testament to the potential impact of their research on

Two Fowler School of Engineering Faculty Among Top Cited Scientists in the World

December 6, 2023 by Lauren Henderson | Research

Stanford University releases a report annually featuring the most cited scientists globally using SCOPUS, a comprehensive abstract and citation database. The scientists recognized in the report are determined by two significant factors: the number of publications and the number of citations. The Fowler School of Engineering is proud to have two professors named in this