FACTS at a Glance
College of Engineering
Administration
Morteza Monte Mehrabadi
Dean
Bruce D. Westermo
Associate Dean
Theresa Garcia
Interim Assistant Dean for
Student Affairs
Eugene A. Olevsky
Director, Doctoral Programs
About the College
Established in 1961, the College of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degree
programs. We are dedicated to innovative education, research and dissemination of knowledge,
and focus on instilling critical thinking in our graduates to:
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Recognize human and societal needs;
Design innovative, sustainable engineering solutions;
Embrace an international perspective, and;
Create value through entrepreneurial efforts.
Programs Offered
Departments and Chairs
Bachelor’s Degrees
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Bioengineering Emphasis (in ME)
Nagy Nosseir, Chair
Aerospace Engineering
Minor
Engineering
Natasha Celise
Interim Director, MEP (MESA
Engineering Program)
Patricia Reily
Director, Troops to Engineers
(SERVICE)
Janusz Supernak, Interim Chair
Civil, Construction &
Environmental Engineering
R. Lal Tummala, Chair
Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Khaled Morsi, Interim Chair
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty and Staff
Full-Time Faculty: 58
Lecturers: 38
Staff: 28
Technicians: 7
Undergraduate Applications,
Admits & New Enrollees
Fall 2013
Master’s Degrees
Aerospace Engineering
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Engineering (Interdisciplinary)
Engineering Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Manufacturing and Design
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Joint Doctoral Program with UCSD
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
Bioengineering
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Structural Engineering
Certificate Program
Rehabilitation Technology
Enrollment (Spring 2014)
Graduate Students by Area
Undergraduate Students by Area
286
Aerospace Engineering
25
Civil Engineering
477
Bioengineering
19
Computer Engineering
285
Civil Engineering
50
Aerospace Engineering
Construction Engineering
99
Electrical Engineering
406
Environmental Engineering
150
Mechanical Engineering
TOTAL
Applications: 6,732
Admitted: 2,803
Enrolled: 839
927
2,630
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
3
106
Engineering Science
8
Environmental Engineering
18
Manufacturing & Design Engineering
12
Mechanical Engineering
46
Structural Engineering
TOTAL
1
288
Degrees Granted
2012 – 2013
International Programs
Undergraduates: 379
Graduates: 99
Doctoral: 2
Total: 480
With the rapid globalization of the engineering workplace, SDSU’s College of Engineering offers
numerous international programs to give students the opportunity to study abroad:
College Funding
2012 – 2013
Research: $3.8M
University Support: $12.4M
Philanthropy/Investments: $4.7M
TOTAL: $20.9M
Private Gifts: $1.2 million
Destinations include:
 Bethune, France
 Coimbatore, India
 Hannover, Germany
 Krakow, Poland
 Panama City, Panama
 Pisa, Italy
 Sydney, Australia
EU-US Exchange Programs with:
 Algarve, Portugal
 Hagen, Germany
 Sunderland, England
 DAAD/RISE Program (paid
internships in Germany)
Engineers Without Borders:
 Working on the water
purification/distribution
project in Honduras
Research Centers and Institutes
Communications Systems and Signal
Processing Institute
Concrete Research Institute
Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Center
Engineering Research Center for
Neural Engineering
Industrial Assessment Center
Engineering Laboratories
Advanced Materials Lab
Bioengineering Lab
Chemical Oxidation Lab
Combustion and Solar Energy Lab
Composting Lab
Computational Thermodynamics Lab
Digital Logic Lab
DSP Embedded Systems Lab
Energy Lab
Environmental Hydraulics Lab
Fluids Lab
High Frequency Lab
Instrumentation Lab
Mechatronics Lab
Accomplishments
 Enrollments in the College of Engineering have reached a historical high of approximately 2800
students enrolling Fall 2013, nearly a 50% increase over the past five (5) years.
 The College of Engineering is home to a nationally-recognized program that effectively
transitions veterans into degree programs in engineering and successfully places graduates in
permanent jobs, with over 125 veterans placed in the last two (2) years alone.
 The College of Engineering is one of the most diverse colleges in the US, with a student
population that reflects the diversity of Southern California.
 SDSU is the National Affiliate University in California for Project Lead The Way (PLTW). California
has the greatest number of PLTW middle and high schools, over 420, offering curriculum that
teach middle and high school students about careers in engineering.
 With the support of generous alumni and friends of the University, the College of Engineering is
able to offer a significant number of scholarships so that truly outstanding undergraduates can
study at SDSU.
Outstanding Rankings
 No. 15 in the nation for Top Colleges for Engineering Majors ROI – Affordable Colleges Online,
September 2013.
 No. 92 in the nation of Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (for schools that offer a
doctoral degree) – US News 2013.
Microbiology/Bioremediation Lab
 No. 132 in the nation of Best Engineering Graduate Schools – US News Education 2013
Microfabrication Facility
 No. 4 in the nation among Top Graduate Engineering Programs for Hispanics – Hispanic
Business, September 2005.
Mobile Computing Lab
Networks Lab
Physical Electronics Lab
Powder Technology Lab
Soils Lab
Solids Lab
Structural Mechanics Lab
Structures and Materials Lab
SUN Lab
Vibrations Lab
Virtual Engineering Lab
Water Quality Lab
Wind Tunnel
Noteworthy Fact
Eight (8) of the lead engineers on JPL’s
Mars Rover Team (Curiosity) were
graduates of Aerospace Engineering.
Centers of Excellence
 The College of Engineering houses an NSF-sponsored Engineering Research Center (ERC) in
Sensorimotor Neural Engineering in collaboration with University of Washington and MIT. The
ERC is one of NSF’s most prestigious programs. Funding for the Center is expected to exceed
$40 million over 10 years.
 The College participates in an on-campus incubator (the Zahn Innovation Center) for faculty
and student entrepreneurs, resulting in significant cross-college collaborations with Business,
Health and Human Services, and Science. Social entrepreneurism has become the newest
initiative, engaging the entire University.
 A Mechanical Engineering faculty received almost $4 million from the Department of Energy
under their SunShot program to develop new high efficient technologies to convert sunlight
into electric power using carbon nanoparticles entrained in air.
 With funding from the San Diego Foundation (the Blasker Chair) and from William E. Leonhard,
Jr. for an endowed chair, the Environmental Engineering program is distinguishing itself
nationally for outstanding work, especially in the area of water resources.
 The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is recognized internationally for its
excellence in wireless communication.
College of Engineering
Office of the Dean, E-203
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1326
619.594.6061 (phone)
619.594.6005 (fax)
www.engineering.sdsu.edu
Accreditation
All Bachelor’s Degree programs are accredited by the:
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
(410) 437-7700
Rev. 07/07