Meet Outstanding Master's Mentor Dr. Daniel Gang
Dr. Daniel Gang is a recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Master鈥檚 Mentor Award. This award is presented to members of the graduate faculty with an exceptional record of fostering the academic and professional development of graduate 亚洲自慰视频s, particularly for graduate 亚洲自慰视频s in the master鈥檚 degree program.
Dr. Gang is the BORSF Endowed Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering.
He has served as the advisor for approximately 35 graduate 亚洲自慰视频s, 29 of whom were MS 亚洲自慰视频s.
Dr. Gang successfully engages 亚洲自慰视频s 鈥渋n all phases of the research projects,鈥 notes Dr. Ken McManis, professor and department head of the Department of Civil Engineering.
鈥淗e has been very supportive in mentoring and encouraging his 亚洲自慰视频s. All speak highly of his knowledge and the quality of his advice.鈥
Dr. Gang and his 亚洲自慰视频s have published more than 100 papers on their joint research. Graduate 亚洲自慰视频s also contributed to three US patents.
Dr. Gang has been principal or co-principal investigator for more than $9 million in grants. He values the pursuit of external funding in order to support graduate 亚洲自慰视频 participation in research projects.
鈥淭o solve diverse and complex environmental problems, 亚洲自慰视频s not only have to master relevant knowledge but also build up critical thinking and problem-solving skills,鈥 Dr. Gang says.
鈥淚 believe that involvement in research is one of the best ways for 亚洲自慰视频s to develop such skills at both undergraduate and graduate levels.鈥
Dr. Gang鈥檚 high profile research, such as his work on the Wave Robber coastal erosion project, has garnered media attention and exciting opportunities for graduate 亚洲自慰视频s.
Dr. Gang currently serves as the graduate coordinator for the civil engineering master鈥檚 program. Beyond advising his own 亚洲自慰视频s, he works with all incoming civil engineering graduate 亚洲自慰视频s through the admissions process and continues to serve as a main contact during their time in the program.
鈥淢y goal for graduate-level engineering education is to create independent and creative thinkers who will become competent engineers and independent researchers,鈥 Dr. Gang says.
The Graduate School applauds Dr. Gang鈥檚 exceptional dedication to the mentorship of graduate 亚洲自慰视频s.