Paul Leidig and Nael Barakat, faculty members of the Padnos College
of Engineering and Computing, were awarded with the distinction of
fellow in their profession.
Paul Leidig, professor and director of the School of Computing
and Information Systems, received the Association of Information
Technology Professionals EDSIG (Educators Special Interest Group)
Lifetime Distinguished Fellow achievement award at the annual
Information Systems Education Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
He was honored for his sustained, long-term, meaningful and
effective support of the organization’s ongoing mission to improve
information systems education, help students, and foster the careers
of information systems faculty. In bestowing the lifetime award, the
board said he distinguished himself and advanced the profession of
information systems education at the collegiate level.
Nael Barakat, associate professor and mechanical engineering
program chair in the School of Engineering, has been named a fellow of
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
The citation recognizes Barakat as a widely recognized scholar
and teacher with expertise ranging from robotics and mechatronics, to
engineering ethics and nanotechnology. He is noted as an accomplished
leader in the engineering profession serving as a leader on the local,
national, and international stages.
“Being named a fellow of a professional society is a rare and
high honor. Only two to three percent of a society are selected for
this grade,” said Paul Plotkowski, dean of the Padnos College of
Engineering and Computing. “Nael and Paul are both tremendously
successful in mentoring students and junior colleagues, and are both
leaders in their fields.”
Engineering and computing professors receive fellows
Jan 26, 2011
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