Dr. Donald. P. Visco, Jr., College of Engineering Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The University of Akron, has been named a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
Founded in 1893, ASEE is a nonprofit organization with more than 12,000 individual members and over 400 institutional members. The organization is committed to furthering education in engineering and engineering technology by promoting excellence in instruction, research, public service, and practice; exercising worldwide leadership; fostering the technological education of society; and providing quality products and services to members.
According to its website, "the Grade of Fellow is one of unusual professional distinction and conferred by the Board of Directors upon an ASEE member with outstanding and extraordinary qualifications, and experience in engineering or engineering technology education or allied field, and ASEE contributions."
Dr. Visco has won 11 ASEE national and section awards, and has given 20 presentations at ASEE national and sectional meetings. He has published 20 peer-reviewed articles in ASEE journals and ASEE conference proceedings. He has also served as Chair of the New Engineering Educators Division and the Chemical Engineering Division within ASEE.
"This honor is very well deserved," says Dr. George K. Haritos, dean of the College of Engineering. "Dr. Visco has made outstanding contributions to the College of Engineering’s growth and to the success of our students, as well as to the engineering profession."
Dr. Donald P. Visco, Jr. joined The University of Akron College of Engineering in 2011 as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies as well as a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Prior to his time at UA, Dr. Visco spent nearly twelve years as a faculty member in chemical engineering at Tennessee Technological University. Dr. Visco’s research interests include thermodynamic modeling, computer aided molecular design and engineering education. Dr. Visco is a recipient of the Department of Energy Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers and a National Outstanding Teaching Award from the American Society for Engineering Education. In 2014, he co-authored a textbook on chemical engineering thermodynamics.