Engineering
Fellows
April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023
As dean of The University of Alabama College of Engineering, it is my distinct privilege to help celebrate the positive impact our engineering family makes on the world around us. I am particularly pleased to be the first to congratulate and welcome our 2022-2023 class of Distinguished Engineering Fellows into the College’s most revered group of friends and alumni. This is truly an outstanding collection of individuals.
Ultimately, our Fellows are some of our most effective and visible ambassadors of the College. We celebrate their achievements, commitment to excellence, and passion for the field. As a College, we are inspired by them and look forward to continuing our own pursuit of excellence. I hope you will have the opportunity to learn more about their impact and be inspired by all they have accomplished.
Selection as a Distinguished Engineering Fellow is the highest commendation bestowed by our College. This honor acknowledges the positive contributions made by these individuals in their professional endeavors and communities. It also recognizes our Fellows’ importance to the College in its mission to provide excellence in education, research, and service and to prepare its students to become leaders within the field.
I extend a special thanks to our Fellows who selflessly give of their time, talent, and treasure. Your contributions are invaluable as we collectively propel the College of Engineering forward and work to make it one of the most prominent and impactful programs in the world.
- Dean Clifford L. Henderson
Each year, the College of Engineering inducts a select group of alumni and friends as Distinguished Engineering Fellows. Recognition as a Distinguished Fellow is the highest commendation given to graduates and others who have strengthened the reputation of the College of Engineering through their efforts. Learn more about Distinguished Engineering Fellows throughout the years.
An impressive career spanning more than 33 years has undoubtedly earned Stephen “Steve” Cook a reputation as a well-known innovator and trailblazer in the aerospace industry. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Cook attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering and mechanics in 1990. Read Full Bio »
With more than 25 years of experience executing multidisciplinary projects for the United States Army and Marine Corps, Christine Dedrick has positioned herself as a strategic problem solver and leader in the fields of defense, aviation, and aerospace engineering. Dedrick, a native of Greensboro, Alabama, earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from The University of Alabama in 1987. In 2007, she graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master of Business Administration. Read Full Bio »
An accomplished and decorated veteran, Lt. Col. Jonathan “Greg” Floyd spent nearly three decades serving our country in the United States Air Force before retiring in 2010 as a civil engineering officer for the Air Force Reserve. Born and raised in Evergreen, Alabama, Floyd earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from The University of Alabama in 1981 and his Master of Business Administration from National University in 1993. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Air Force’s Squadron Officer School, the Air Command and Staff College, and the Air War College. Read Full Bio »
A highly skilled and successful project manager, Paul Lammers has built a notable career overseeing hundreds of projects for a host of clients throughout his 38 years in the industry. Originally from Carrollton, Alabama, Lammers earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from The University of Alabama in 1985. He obtained his master’s degree in project management from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, in 2022. Read Full Bio »
As an inventor and entrepreneur, Srinivas Mandyam has more than 20 years of experience building world-class startup companies in Silicon Valley. Originally from Bangalore, India, Mandyam attended the Indian Institute of Technology in Varanasi, India, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering. In 1992, he graduated from The University of Alabama with a master’s degree in computer science. Read Full Bio »
Since graduating from the Capstone, Kenneth “Ken” Nolen Jr. has paved a path toward success during his 40-year career in the field of civil engineering. A native of Hueytown, Alabama, Nolen earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The University of Alabama in 1983. Read Full Bio »
As the president and co-founder of his own company, American Foam Cast, Sidney “Sid” Tankersley has made a name for himself as an expert in the field of metallurgical and materials engineering, specifically the Lost Foam Casting (LFC) process. Born and raised in Sylacauga, Alabama, Tankersley earned his bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering from The University of Alabama in 1990. Read Full Bio »
Learn more about Fellows throughout the years
The Capstone Engineering Society established the Outstanding Senior Award in 1986 to honor an exceptional student who deserves distinction among peers. Every year, a superior student is selected from each department in the College of Engineering. The overall winner is determined by a selection committee after assessing each student’s academic performance, professional and technical activities, College leadership, external leadership, and other activities.
Agrawal earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee and Kanpur, respectively. He received his doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Miami in 1988. Agrawal began his career at UA in 2005 as the Robert F. Barfield Endowed Chair. Prior to beginning his tenure at UA, Agrawal held faculty positions at Michigan Technological University, Clemson University, and the University of Oklahoma. Read Full Bio »
Honeycutt earned his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from UA in 1984 and has demonstrated consistent loyalty to the College since his graduation. He serves his former department as a member of The University of Alabama Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). Honeycutt has been a member of the board since 1996 and was chairman from 2014 to 2022. As chairman, he served as an advocate to encourage the College, and University as a whole, to obtain U.S. government security clearance. Read Full Bio »