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Graham, Jr., Samuel

Graham, Jr., Samuel

Dean
Nariman Farvardin Professor
A. James Clark School of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
3110 Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building
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Samuel Graham, Jr. became dean of the Clark School on October 1, 2021 after serving as the Eugene C. Gwaltney Jr. Chair of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

A recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, he serves on the advisory board of the Engineering Directorate of NSF, the Science and Technology Advisory Board for the Department of the Navy, and chairs the Emerging Technologies Technical Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Commerce. He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations.

Graham earned his B.S. from Florida State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech.

A Special Ceremony Honoring Bala Balachandran

University leaders and longtime colleagues shared accolades and reminiscences.

Clark School's Online Master of Engineering Soars to No. 6 National Rank

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland ascended to No. 6 among online graduate engineering masters programs in the U.S. according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report

Celebrating the Impact of Black Maryland Engineers and Leaders

The Clark School pays tribute to the many contributions and legacies of Black Americans in the United States by learning more about some of our most pioneering and influential community members, past and present.

UMD Hosts Industrial AI Forum

High-profile event highlights university’s leadership role in the field.

“The Legend of Zelda” Inspires New UMD Engineering Course

Students in Ryan Sochol's new course utilize game's CAD engine for machine design.

Alumnus Receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation

Biden recognizes Jeong H. Kim for advances in broadband optical systems, data communications, wireless.

Introducing the Clark Scholars Program Network

A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation and University of Maryland Partner to Educate the Next Generation of Engineers

Maryland Engineering Ranks Among the Nation’s Top 20 Undergraduate Engineering Programs

The A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks 19 overall among more than 200 undergraduate engineering programs—up three positions from its previous undergraduate ranking.

Graham Appointed to Navy Science and Technology Board

Maryland Engineering’s dean will provide insight to the Navy regarding its science and technology needs.

Dankowicz to Become Chair of UMD Mechanical Engineering

UIUC professor will assume leadership of the UMD department starting in January.

UMD’s Tubaldi Wins NSF CAREER Award

Improved cardiovascular implants could be one result of an ME faculty member’s groundbreaking research.

UMD ME Faculty Ranked in Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide

The department is home to some of the most widely-cited researchers in their fields.

Maryland Engineering Graduate Programs: Top 10 Among Public Universities, Five Years in a Row

For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks among the country's top 10 public universities in graduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023–24 rankings.

Maryland Engineers Awarded Grants to Address Humanity's Grand Challenges

Twelve projects led by or involving Maryland Engineering faculty have been awarded funding through the Grand Challenges Grants Program, the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind ever introduced at the University of Maryland.

Three UMD Faculty Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Three University of Maryland professors are among the 124 engineers newly elected to the 2023 Class of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

Agonafer Honored by ASME

UMD faculty member receives the K16 2022 Outstanding Early Faculty Career in Thermal Management Award.

The ECDA Inducts Seven Mechanical Engineering Alumni

Seven ME alumni are inducted into the inaugural class of the Early Career Distinguished Alumni Society.

Graham Delivers Hawkins Memorial Lecture

Maryland Engineering’s Dean presents approaches to thermal management of wide bandgap electronics.

Damena Agonafer: Taming Thermal Management

UMD Clark Faculty Fellow’s research could yield more efficient and environmentally friendly technology.
 

Introducing the Early Career Distinguished Alumni Society

The ECDA Society launches an exclusive professional network of Maryland Engineering alums leading the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change agents.

$25 Million Commitment Will Fund New World-Class Engineering Facility at the University of Maryland

The interdisciplinary engineering building, named in honor of benefactor Stanley R. Zupnik '59, will help prepare engineers to solve society's grand challenges.

Maryland Engineering ranks #11 among public colleges in the U.S.

The University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks #11 among the country’s public universities in U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Colleges rankings, rising one spot from #12 in 2022.

Dean Graham Receives Top ASME Award

The ASME has selected Dean Graham as the recipient of the 2022 Allan Kraus Thermal Management Medal.

CEEE: Three Decades of Innovation

The UMD-based center marked its 30th anniversary at a gala event on June 9.

A New Milestone for NuScale Power

Firm cofounded by UMD alumnus, IHOF inductee Reyes is now trading on the NYSE.

UMD Dedicates IDEA Factory

Building designed to inspire innovation, entrepreneurship, and research across disciplines.

Maryland Engineering Graduate Programs: Top 10 Public, Four Years in a Row

Maryland Engineering earns a top spot in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings among over 200 colleges.

Safe and Sound

Energy innovator José Reyes sees a cleaner, greener, more equitable future—through nuclear.

New Work by Graham, Colleagues Aids Design of Cooler Electronics

Study identifies gaps in current theories on interfacial heat transfer.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Messages to our Winter 2021 Clark School graduates from Dean Samuel Graham, Jr. and Jaser Attallah '21, electrical engineering graduate.

Nuclear Energy Pioneer José Reyes Inducted Into IHOF

NuScale co-founder recognized for work in developing Small Modular Reactors (SMR).

Graham Honored at InterPACK, Nets Best Paper Award

Clark School dean’s research highlights promising new materials in ultrawide bandgap electronics.

Engineering at Maryland magazine introduces new leader, new look

The Fall 2021 issue introduces our new dean, rolls out a new look and feel, and tackles timely topics from bias in the built environment to disaster resilience in the face of a changing climate.

Newly-Opened SMART Building to Spur Autonomy Research

Maryland engineering will benefit from state-of-the-art labs and facilities at USMSM.

Welcome, Samuel Graham, Jr., Dean of Maryland Engineering

When an innovator wanted to engineer a more advanced and equitable society, he chose a research and education powerhouse with global impact, and came to Maryland.

Georgia Tech Professor, Researcher Named Dean of Clark School

Mechanical engineering leader Samuel Graham, Jr. to take helm October 1.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)