Outstanding Honor

Shahandashti Receives Award for Teaching

Mohsen Shahandashti, the college's associate dean for programs and a professor of civil engineering, was a recipient of a 2025 UT Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award, one of the highest honors for educators in the UT System.

For Dr. Shahandashti, teaching isn't just a profession; it's a lifelong calling. From guiding future engineers through hands-on projects to mentoring students as they enter the industry, he has built a career defined by curiosity, care, and innovation in the classroom.

“Teaching has always been at the heart of my professional life, and this recognition is a powerful affirmation of the work I have dedicated myself to: supporting students, innovating in the classroom, and mentoring the next generation of engineers and leaders,” Shahandashti says. ₪