Suresh Immanuel
{{Short description|Business and Engineering Dean}}
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Suresh Immanuel is an administrator and professor at the University of Evansville, and currently serves as the Dean of the College of Business and Engineering.{{Cite web |title=University of Evansville names Suresh Immanuel dean of business and engineering college |url=https://www.newindiaabroad.com/news/university-of-evansville-names-suresh-immanuel-dean-of-business-and-engineering-college |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=New India Abroad}} He previously served as a professor of civil engineering.
Career
Dr. Immanuel started his academic career as a tenure track assistant professor of civil engineering at Bradley University, before moving to the University of Evansville in 2009. He served as the Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering from 2019-2021, before becoming the Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science in 2021. He also took up the role of Associate Provost for Academic Partnerships in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Keen |first=Maggie Valenti, John Martin, Jodi |date=2025-01-29 |title=In the News |url=https://www.evansvilleliving.com |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Evansville Living Magazine |language=en-US}}
In December 2024, he was named the Schroeder Family Dean of Business and Engineering after a national search. His appointment as the Dean was effective since June 1, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Dick |first=Eric |title=UE names dean for business and engineering school |url=https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/ue-names-dean-for-business-and-engineering-school |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Inside INdiana Business |language=en-US}} He has helped design and launch many programs, such as B.S (Bachelor of Science) in Construction management{{Cite web |last=Ponder |first=A’Leeyah |date=2022-08-24 |title=University of Evansville set to launch new construction program |url=https://www.14news.com/2022/08/24/university-evansville-set-launch-new-construction-program/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=www.14news.com |language=en}} and Cybersecurity.{{Cite web |last=Chatman |first=Aaron |date=2025-01-09 |title=UE launches new Cybersecurity program and degree for Fall 2025 |url=https://www.14news.com/ |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=14 News |language=en}}
Education
Dr. Immanuel completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Anna University, and his Masters in Engineering from the same institution. In 2007, he earned a Ph.D.{{Cite web |title=Suresh Immanuel, Ph.D., P.E. |url=https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7dIa1NgAAAAJ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=scholar.google.com}} in Civil Engineering from Auburn University.{{Cite web |title=Suresh Immanuel, Ph.D., P.E. |url=https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7dIa1NgAAAAJ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=scholar.google.com}}
Accolades and Awards
Eykamp Award University of Evansville (2023)
ICI Leadership Academy Fellow (2021)
ASEE-SE Thomas C. Evans Best Paper Award (2020)
Deans Teaching Award University of Evansville (2018)
Reviewer Of the Year, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering (2012, 2014, 2017)
Fellow, ASCE Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEE) (2008)
Contributions
During his tenure at the University of Evansville, he has helped the institution double enrollment in its engineering programs and has spearheaded interdisciplinary initiatives, including the Construction Management program.{{Cite web |title=Article Detail - News and Public Relations - University of Evansville |url=https://www.evansville.edu/news/articleDetail.cfm?articleId=3274 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=www.evansville.edu}}