The Oakland University Board of Trustees approved the
appointment of a new dean to the School of Engineering and Computer
Science. Louay M. Chamra started his new position on Monday, Oct.
5.
As the PACCAR endowed chair and head of mechanical engineering at
Mississippi State University, Chamra focused on strengthening research
areas and increasing research expenditures, increasing the number of
graduate students, promoting a diverse faculty, encouraging faculty
opportunities in the professional community and fostering
student-focused activities to showcase the work of both undergraduate
and graduate students.
"Dr. Chamra brings a wealth of accomplishments and strong credentials
to his new position as the dean of the School of Engineering and
Computer Science," said Virinder Moudgil, OU's provost and senior vice
president for academic affairs.
"Dr. Chamra's commitment to quality education, experience in bringing
resources to faculty instructional and research programs and enthusiasm
to advance the school in visibility and growth are consistent with the
work and aspirations of our faculty and staff. "We are delighted to
welcome him in his new academic leadership role."
Chamra received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from
the University of Texas, Austin; his master's degree in mechanical
engineering from the University of Portland; and his doctorate in
mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
In research areas such as enhanced heat transfer and energy utilization
and efficiency, Chamra has been primary or co-investigator of projects
totaling more than 10 million dollars. In addition, he has served as a
co-director of the Southeast Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CHP)
Regional Application Center, established in 2004 for the U.S.
Department of Energy. Dr. Chamra's scholarly output includes more than
60 journal articles and conference papers, a textbook, and five
textbook chapters.
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