Faculty awards

Kim, assistant professor of metallurgical and materials engineering, won the award as part of a multi-university team working on electrodeposition of nickel, cobalt

Leach, associate professor of physics, was honored by the American Physical Society

Kevin Cash, Juan Lucena and Anuj Chauhan were awarded Fulbright Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year to research, teach around the world

Singha, professor of geology and geological engineering, is associate dean of Earth and Society programs

Dr. Nikki Farnsworth, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, will use biomaterials to mimic the environment of the pancreas and study insulin secretion from pancreatic islets in both health and Type 1 diabetes.

Mooney was honored for his work on Northeast Boundary Tunnel in Washington, D.C.

Lu was included in the 2024 class for his research on understanding soil behavior

Three Mines faculty members have been granted the title of University Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Teaching Professor for 2024-2025, the highest honorific title that can be conferred on a professor at Mines.

Lori Tunstall, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for her work on improving concrete durability with a focus on sustainability.

The Office of Academic Affairs at Colorado School of Mines is proud to announce the winners of the 2023-2024 Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research and mentorship.