Two ME Professors Receive PSES Awards

Two ME Professors Receive PSES Awards - Sean Brennan and Chao-Yang Wang received awards from the College of Engineering's allumni constituent organization (PSES) at an awards ceremony that was held on Friday, March 31, 2007, at the Kunkle Activities Center, Hammond Building.

Sean Brennan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering received the Outstanding Teaching Award. "Dr. Brennan has superbly taught in the important area of vehicle dynamics, which is of interest to many students in our department. He has been a significant contributor to the research conducted at the Pennsylvania Transportation Institute by uniquely developing methods that can simulate aircraft and wind tunnel systems. He has used his expertise in providing real-world, hands-on experiences to both our undergraduate and graduate students." The award acknowledges faculty who show a special talent and commitment to teaching.

Chao-Yang Wang, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Director of the Electrochemical Engine Center, received the Premier Research Award "for his work in being the first to develop a fundamental theory of two-phase transport in fuel cells, which is highly cited in the literature.  This theory has provided an understanding needed for the development of small fuel cells for portable electronics.  In addition to his exceptional achievements in research, Dr. Wang has done outstanding in advising graduate students. His influence in the fuel cell area extends beyond his laboratory through his former PhD students who are now working in academia and research laboratories throughout the world." The award goes to an individual whose contributions to scientific knowledge through research are exemplary and internationally acclaimed.

Above: Professor Sean Brennan with Dean Wormley	Above: Professor Chao-Yang Wang with Dean Wormley