Volume XV / 2026
The University of Texas at Arlington | College of Engineering

UTA Engineer 2026

UTA Engineer is published annually by the Office of Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. The comments and opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent those of UT Arlington or the staff of UTA Engineer. Copyright 2026, The University of Texas at Arlington. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more info, visit uta.edu/eos. For info regarding Title IX, visit uta.edu/titleix.

Contact

College of Engineering
UTA Box 19019
Arlington, TX 76019
817-272-3682
agor@uta.edu
uta.edu/engineering

College of Engineering

Dean

Peter E. Crouch

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Bonnie Boardman

Associate Dean of Operations

Paul Componation

Associate Dean for Research

Gautam Das

Associate Dean of Programs

Mohsen Shahandashti

Assistant Dean for Development

Myrshem George

Assistant Dean for Outreach

J. Carter Tiernan

Senior Director of Communications and Marketing

Jeremy Agor

Office of Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement

Editorial Director

Jessica Bridges

Editorial Assistant Director

Roxanna DeBenedetto

Art Assistant Director

Qavonte Williams

Photographers

Randy Gentry
Matt Lok

Contributors

Roxanna DeBenedetto
Brian Lopez
Ellie Schirm