Two Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering faculty have been selected to receive PSES awards for 2007. The awards recognize outstanding contributions, research, teaching, advising, and service in the College of Engineering and are sponsered by the Penn State Engineering Society. The awards will be presented at the annual Awards Ceremony to be held at Kunkle Activities Center at 1:30 p.m. on March 30, 2007.

Dr. Sean Brennan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering has been selected to receive the PSES Outstanding Teaching Award for his scholarship in teaching. "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 PSES Outstanding Teaching Award recognizes individuals who show a special talent and commitment to teaching.

Dr. Chao-Yang Wang, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Director of the Electrochemical Engine Center, has been selected to receive the PSES 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 PSES Premier Research Award honors faculty who have previously been recognized for outstanding research and are considered preeminent in their field.

Congratulations and thank you to both Dr. Brennan and Dr. C-Y Wang for their excellent work1