Tag Archive for "faculty" - Fowler School of Engineering

From Extensive Quantum Physics Research to Assistant Professor at Chapman Engineering: Dr. Estakhri Enhances the Education Experience

November 1, 2023 by Olivia Venegas-Kalaw | Students

Faculty Name: Dr. Nooshin Estakhri Alma Mater: B.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Communications, University of Tehran, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan Currently Teaching: ENGR 101: Foundations of Design and Fabrication Research: Dr. Esktahri’s two-part research includes understanding and designing quantum dynamics in a number of different leading platforms in the field of quantum information

Inaugural Fletcher Jones Foundation Faculty Fellows Pursue Bold Research Projects in Engineering Congratulations to Dr. Emad Arasteh and Dr. Mark Harrison

September 19, 2023 by Lauren Henderson | Research

At Chapman University, supporting faculty and groundbreaking research shapes the future. The announcement of the inaugural recipients of The Fletcher Jones Foundation Fellows in Engineering is cause for celebration. Professors Mark Harrison and Emad Arasteh, two accomplished Fowler School of Engineering faculty and researchers, were chosen for this honor, promising a journey filled with innovation

Chapman Engineering Faculty Augments Electrical Engineering Through Passion-Driven Research Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nasim Estakhri

July 14, 2023 by Kalin Richardson (Software Engineering, ‘26) | Students

Faculty Name: Dr. Nasim Estakhri Course(s) Taught: EENG 330: Electromagnetics I; EENG 310: Engineering Mathematics; ENGR 101: Foundations of Design and Fabrication; EENG 200/200L: Circuits When it comes to complex and elaborate topics in electrical engineering, Dr. Nasim Estakhri is the main person of contact at the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE). Dr. Estakhri earned

Chapman Engineering Faculty Innovates With Empathy to Expand Neurodiversity Research Honoring Dr. LouAnne Boyd’s bold research transition to support autism inclusion

July 7, 2023 by Lauren Sieberg (Creative Writing & English ‘25) | Research

To a researcher, taking the steps toward completely reimagining one’s research framework could be a challenging, thrilling, and potentially daunting endeavor. However, for Dr. LouAnne Boyd—an Assistant Professor at Fowler School of Engineering (FSE)—this is not only a welcome decision to follow the path she feels most passionate about. It also provides her with new

Bridging Disciplines to Build Solutions: Engineering Professor Inspires Interconnectivity in and Out of the Classroom Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Emad Arasteh

June 30, 2023 by Lauren Sieberg (Creative Writing & English ‘25) | Students

Faculty Name: Dr. Emad Arasteh Course(s) Taught: ENGR 101: Foundations of Design and Fabrication, CENG 231: Systems Programming, CENG 231L: Systems Programming Laboratory, CENG 381: Modeling and Simulation Within the realm of engineering, bridging gaps between experiences and research communities is a vital ingredient for success—an idea that especially rings true for Dr. Emad Arasteh,

Engineering Faculty Champions Inclusive User-Centered Technology for Diverse Identities Highlighting Dr. Franceli Cibrian’s transformative steps toward engineering for all

June 23, 2023 by Lauren Sieberg (Creative Writing & English ‘25) | Students

Across our diverse and ever-changing world, engineers dedicate their careers to producing meaningful work. Using research to make an impact on the lives of minority communities through advanced technology fulfills this motivation for Dr. Franceli Cibrian, an Assistant Professor at Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) who prioritizes bringing the needs of underrepresented groups to the

Chapman Faculty Lets Nature Be Her Guide Through Bio-Inspired Research and Design Diving deep into Dr. Cassandra Donatelli’s groundbreaking work in biomechanics

June 15, 2023 by Lauren Sieberg (Creative Writing & English ‘25) | Research

For many engineers, inspiration for advanced mechanical designs doesn’t come exclusively from man-made technologies; instead, these researchers turn to nature for key insight. Upon joining the Fowler School of Engineering (FSE) community last August, Assistant Professor and biomechanist Dr. Cassandra Donatelli began collaborating with her students and fellow faculty members as they dug deep into

Tracing Dr. Fahy’s Trailblazing Legacy across Chapman STEM Programs Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael A. Fahy

June 9, 2023 by Kalin Richardson (Software Engineering, ‘26) & Lauren Sieberg (Creative Writing & English ‘25) | Research

Faculty Name: Dr. Michael A. Fahy Course(s) Taught: CENG/CPSC 298: Computer Engineering/Science Colloquium (Intro to *NIX), CPSC 353: Data Communications and Computer Networks and more When honoring the visionaries of Chapman STEM curricula, it is vital to recognize the invaluable contributions of Dr. Michael A. Fahy. After earning his bachelor’s in Mathematics from Fordham University

Navigating Visions of Fowler’s Future: Meet the School of Engineering’s Interim Dean Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Thomas C. Piechota

June 2, 2023 by Lauren Sieberg (Creative Writing & English ‘25) | Faculty

Faculty Name: Dr. Thomas “Tom” Piechota Course(s) Taught: FFC 100B: Grand Challenges in Science and Engineering, ENGR 101: Foundations of Design and Fabrication, CPSC 370: Data Science for Sustainability in the Environment, ENV 420: Environmental Hydrology Current Research: Water resources, hydrology, climate change, and remote sensing As the 2022-23 school year comes to a

Six Questions With Dr. Mark Harrison Fowler School of Engineering Faculty Highlight

July 20, 2022 by Lauren Henderson | Students

Faculty Name: Dr. Mark Harrison Courses Taught: CPSC 230, CPSC 351, EENG 410 (starting spring 2023) Current Research: I work on designing integrated nanophotonic devices (really small circuits that guide light) for information processing applications (improving communication and computing networks). We use powerful computer simulation tools to design the devices, get them fabricated, then we test