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Panneer Selvam named Engineering Mechanics Institute fellow
Selvam will be formally recognized at the EMI/PMC Awards Banquet on May 30, in Chicago.
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R. Panneer Selvam, University Professor of civil engineering named EMI fellow / Image - University of Arkansas
Panneer Selvam, an Indian American professor in the University of Arkansas' Department of Civil Engineering, has been named a fellow of the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI).
This honor recognizes individuals for significant contributions to engineering mechanics and outstanding leadership within the community. Selvam is the first faculty member from the university’s civil engineering department to receive this distinction.
University Professor R. Panneer Selvam has been named the first U of A civil engineering faculty member named a Fellow of the Engineering Mechanics Institute. Congrats Dr. Selvam! #UARK #UARKCVEG #CivilEngineering https://t.co/sDCz1eHZmb
— UofA Civil Engineering (@uofa_cveg) May 28, 2024
Hailing from Tamil Nadu, India, Selvam joined the University of Arkansas faculty in 1986. “It is a tremendous honor to be named a fFellow of the Engineering Mechanics Institute," Selvam, who has made pioneering contributions in computational mechanics, wind engineering, and structural dynamics said.
The rigorous nomination process for EMI fellows involves evaluating nominees based on their advancements in engineering mechanics and their leadership and service. Selvam’s four decades of work, particularly in computational fluid dynamics for wind engineering, thermal management for electronics, and nanomechanics, were key factors in his selection.
Selvam’s research, published widely in top-tier journals, includes projects for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, NASA, and the Department of Energy. He has also served on the EMI Board of Governors since 2019 and is an associate editor for the Journal of Engineering Mechanics.
Additionally, he is also dedicated to teaching and mentoring future engineers, urging them to address challenges like climate change and its impacts on infrastructure. "Take an interest in solving some of the challenging issues to humanity," he advises students.
"Dr. Selvam's recognition as an EMI fellow is a testament to his outstanding contributions," said Micah Hale, head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas. "His commitment to research, education, and service exemplifies our department's values."
The EMI, part of the American Society of Civil Engineers, promotes the application of engineering mechanics to solve complex problems in civil engineering and related fields. Fellows are recognized for exceptional achievements in research, practice, education, and service.
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