Clark School Welcomes New Faculty for 2025-26

Clark School Welcomes New Faculty for 2025-26

Clark School Welcomes New Faculty for 2025-26

The University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering is proud to welcome our newest faculty members for the 2025–26 academic year. At Maryland Engineering, our faculty are the driving force behind breakthrough research, transformative education, and service to the public good.

These scholars and innovators join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community at Maryland that is committed to advancing engineering solutions that shape a better future for our region, nation, and the world.

Sudarsanam (Suresh) Babu
Sudarsanam (Suresh) Babu

Clark Distinguished Chair and Professor
Department of Materials Science Engineering
Rohan Fernandes
Rohan Fernandes

Associate Professor
Fischell Department of Bioengineering
Rosalie Hrybyk
Rosalie Hrybyk

James A. Milke, Ph.D. Endowed Professor of Practice 
in Fire Protection Engineering,
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
Thomas Marzetta
Thomas Marzetta

Clark Distinguished Chair and Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jesse Moody
Jesse Moody

Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ali Tohidi
Ali Tohidi

Assistant Professor
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
Jianqiang Wei
Jianqiang Wei

Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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