Donor-supported faculty positions

The University would not be a vibrant center of intellectual achievement and outreach without our outstanding faculty. Please consider supporting their work by donating to their projects and research or by establishing an endowed professorship.

Endowed professorships

Simon Wong Faculty Scholar of Structural Engineering

Hamed Ebrahimian Simon Wong ’79, ’84 M.S., founded Simon Wong Engineering, a structural engineering and construction-management firm in San Diego, California. He established the M. Saiid Saiidi Scholarship in 2002 and the Ted Batchman scholarship in 2008. A longtime supporter of the College of Engineering, Wong has served on the college’s advisory board and received its Scrugham Medal, recognizing distinguished alumni, in 2006.

Ralph E. & Rose A. Hoeper Endowed Engineering Professorship

Krishna Pagilla Ralph E. Hoeper '51 (electrical engineering) and his wife, Rose, were pioneers in California independent telephony. This professorship was made possible through a bequest from the Rose Hoeper Estate. Established: 2019. (College of Engineering)

Ralph E. Hoeper Endowed Professorship in the College of Engineering

Shamik Sengupta Ralph E. Hoeper '51 (electrical engineering) and his wife, Rose, were pioneers in California independent telephony. In Ralph's memory, Rose made possible the first endowed professorship at the College of Engineering. Established: 2006. (College of Engineering)

Ralph E. Hoeper Endowed Professorship in the College of Engineering

Hao Xu Ralph E. Hoeper '51 (electrical engineering) and his wife, Rose, were pioneers in California independent telephony. In Ralph's memory, Rose made possible the first endowed professorship at the College of Engineering. Established: 2006. (College of Engineering)

Victor LaMar Lockhart Professorship in Aeronautical Engineering

Petros Voulgaris Victor Lockhart, a Lake Tahoe realtor, established this endowment to provide for faculty in the Aerospace Engineering Program and as a result, support Nevada’s established and growing aerospace industries. Established: 2018. (College of Engineering)

E.W. McKenzie Foundation Civil Engineering Endowed Professorship

Keri Ryan In honor of E.W. McKenzie ’43 (civil engineering) and his wife, Genevieve, this fund will provide help the College of Engineering attract and retain top faculty members in civil engineering. Established: 2019. (College of Engineering)