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Srikanth Pidugu named inaugural director of UA Little Rock engineering school
He will lead program development, foster innovation, enhance student engagement, and strengthen interdisciplinary research in engineering education.
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Bhavana P - Tue, 05, Aug 2025
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Srikanth Pidugu / UA Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has appointed Indian-American engineer Srikanth Pidugu as the inaugural Yupo Chan director of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, part of Donaghey College of STEM (DCSTEM).
Pidugu, a professor of mechanical engineering, brings over 25 years of academic and industry experience to the role. An educator and researcher, he has held numerous leadership positions, including chair of the Department of Engineering Technology. He has been instrumental in ABET accreditation efforts, curriculum reform, and faculty mentoring.
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“Engineering and engineering technology education is not just about theory. It is about creating opportunities where students engage with real-world challenges, develop practical skills, and discover their own potential to innovate and lead,” Pidugu said.
Pidgu’s areas of expertise include energy conservation, microfluidics, and computational fluid dynamics. Prior to joining UA Little Rock in 2001, he worked as a Scientist D at the Indian Space Research Organization from 1990 to 1996. He is a licensed professional engineer in Arkansas and an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
Dean Tansel Karabacak praised Pidugu, and other appointees for their vision and experience, stating, “this group brings a combination of institutional knowledge and fresh perspectives that will help move our college forward. I’m confident their leadership will spark innovation, foster collaboration, and continue to elevate the national reputation of DCSTEM.”
Pidugu holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Old Dominion University, M.S. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a B.S. from Osmania University.
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