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Oklahoma State University honors Indian-American faculty at 2024 Convocation
Singh holds a Sc.D. in Ceramics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts; an M.S. in Physical Metallurgy from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada; and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India.
Dr. Raj Singh received the Eminent Faculty Award during the 2024 University Awards Convocation / Image- OSU
Oklahoma State University (OSU) recognized faculty, staff, and administrators including Indian Americans at the 2024 University Awards Convocation, which took place on Dec. 13. The event was presided over by OSU provost Jeanette Mendez and vice provost Chris Francisco.
Raj N. Singh, regents professor and director of Energy Technologies Programs in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, received the Eminent Faculty Award, OSU’s highest faculty honor.
This recognition, which includes a $10,000 stipend, highlights Singh’s sustained contributions to scholarly activity, teaching, and service. A distinguished figure in the field of materials science and engineering, he has been instrumental in advancing research on fuel cells, batteries, and advanced nanomaterials.
Singh’s contributions have led to products such as ceramic matrix composites for aircraft engines and advanced energy storage solutions. His work has garnered accolades, including his induction as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2015.
Singh holds a Sc.D. in Ceramics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts; an M.S. in Physical Metallurgy from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada; and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India.
Babu Fathepure, professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, was honored with the Regents Distinguished Teaching Award for his contributions to student mentorship and research.
Fathepure has published extensively, mentored numerous graduate students, and served on national review panels, including those for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology from the Indian Institute of Science and postdoctoral experience at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.
Ramanjulu Sunkar, a professor in biochemistry and molecular biology, was appointed Regents Professor while Natarajan Aravindan, a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was recognized for his contributions to cancer research and molecular oncology.
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