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About Sean B. Andersson earned a bachelor’s degree in applied and engineering physics from Cornell University in 1994, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University in 1995 and a doctoral degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2003. Before pursuing his doctoral degree, Andersson worked at…
About Hannah Budinoff is an assistant professor of systems and industrial engineering at the University of Arizona. She holds doctoral and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona. Her research interests include automated geometric manufacturability analysis with a focus…
About Venkata Rani is a doctoral student in robotics and autonomous systems in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. His research focuses on language-driven robot control and fine-grained multimodal understanding for robotics and industrial automation. He develops methods for code generation…
In this talk, Kim will argue that advances in design, manufacturing and materials are central to expanding the motion capabilities of miniature robots.
About Minglei Qu is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and a graduate faculty member of materials science and engineering in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by…
About Fatemeh Elhambakhsh is a doctoral student in the data science, analytics and engineering program at Arizona State University. She earned a Master of Science in industrial engineering with a concentration in systems optimization from Iran University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on generative AI and multimodal learning for engineering design and manufacturing….
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Michael Goryll, associate dean of undergraduate programs and associate professor of electrical engineering in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.
BRIDGE to STEM is a pilot program at ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering designed for first-generation engineering students.
Quality and innovative instruction are top priorities of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. We recognize excellence in instruction by awarding an annual Teaching Excellence Award and through selection to our Top 5% Teachers List. Student nominations and feedback are reviewed by a faculty committee in determining these honors. This year’s recipient of the…
Ashley Anderson, associate director of people and talent in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, was selected as one of the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. In her role with the Fulton Schools, Anderson applies a community-centered leadership approach to optimizing human capital and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. With expertise in…
Thank you to all the Fulton Schools staff who joined us at the Fulton Difference Awards and Recognition celebration! Check out the photo gallery. Dean Kyle Squires recognized all staff who have served the Fulton Schools, especially those who have 25 years of service or more at ASU: We also wish those retiring this year…
The INSPIRE (INstructional Strategies for Partnership, Innovation, Resources and Engagement) Awards align with our Fulton Schools value of Foster a Community of Learning and Collaboration and recognizes faculty members who embrace this value through curricular and co-curricular activities that promote student learning, professional development and/or professional practice. This year’s INSPIRE theme of AI-Enhanced Teaching and…
Professor Deirdre Meldrum is retiring from Arizona State University to pursue new professional opportunities in cancer prevention technologies and therapeutics. Upon her retirement, Professor Meldrum will hold the title of Professor of Electrical Engineering Emeritus and Dean of Engineering Emeritus.
Please join us in celebrating the spring 2026 graduates of Arizona State University’s Emerging Supervisor Pathway program. These 12 staff members have joined a list of more than 90 from the Fulton Schools who have completed the program over the past two years. The Emerging Supervisor Pathway program is a self-paced, semester-long training course…
The Mosaic Award honors a Fulton Schools faculty member who exemplifies the Fulton Schools value of building a foundation for all to be successful in their daily practices related to teaching, research, service and outreach. This year, the Fulton Schools Inclusive Excellence Faculty Advisory Council, or IFAC, received 23 unique nominations for 20 Fulton Schools…