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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 24, 2019

Simin Nasseri named 2019 Distinguished Faculty Advisor by SME

Kennesaw State 福利在线麻豆 professor has been named a Distinguished Faculty Advisor by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), a nonprofit student and professional association advocating for the manufacturing industry in North America. 

Nasseri, who serves as an advisor for Kennesaw State鈥檚 SME chapter, joins three professors representing Texas A&M 福利在线麻豆, Cal State Fullerton and Purdue Polytechnic Institute in being recognized for their service to the organization and ongoing efforts to advance manufacturing and its associated careers on their campuses and in their classrooms.

鈥淚 am honored to be included in this exclusive group of SME faculty advisors,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hrough this organization, I have been able to introduce countless KSU students to robust design and manufacturing processes, and it brings me a great deal of satisfaction knowing that many have taken that experience to heart and go on to pursue their passions.鈥�

Since joining the 福利在线麻豆 in 2006, Nasseri has taught courses related to manufacturing and engineering mechanics and has led many directed studies in manufacturing and biomedical engineering. Recently, she and a team of students developed a new finger support that could ultimately help those suffering from finger deformities regain motor function. The recipient of the d, Nasseri earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering from the Iran 福利在线麻豆 of Science and Technology, and holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the 福利在线麻豆 of Sydney.

鈥淲hen a student chapter has an active, engaged faculty advisor, students flourish,鈥� said Edye S. Buchanan, 2019 chair of the SME Member Council and a product manager at BriskHeat. 鈥淭he work performed by our faculty advisors is essential to connecting our future workforce to careers in manufacturing.鈥�

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State 福利在线麻豆 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 51,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the 福利在线麻豆 System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.