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L to R: J. Chris Adkins, Maj. Gen. Trey Rawls, Anna Workman, Rusty Justice, David Servis and Ollie Akel.

Pigman College of Engineering inducts 2024 class into Hall of Distinction

J. Chris Adkins, Ollie James Akel, Charles 'Rusty' Justice, Maj. Gen. Trey Rawls, David B. Servis and Anna C. Workman were inducted into the Pigman College of Engineering Hall of Distinction on April 18, 2024.
 Apr 5, 2024

Initiated in 1992, the Hall of Distinction recognizes and honors UK College of Engineering alumni for exemplary professional accomplishments, outstanding character and an ongoing commitment to community service. Every member of the Hall of Distinction is honored with a plaque in the lobby of the Ralph G. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Building. All members and extended bios are listed here.

Schafrik Honored with two Awards for Excellence

Dec 4, 2023

Steven Schafrik, director of graduate studies and associate professor in the Department of Mining Engineering, received awards from the Pittsburgh Coal Mining Institute of America and Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.

Honaker Receives Ivan B. Rahn Education Award

Dec 4, 2023

Rick Honaker, a professor in the Department of Mining Engineering, has received the 2024 Ivan B. Rahn Education Award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.

Professional headshot of Zach Aqioutantis.

Agioutantis Receives Howard N. Eavenson Award

Dec 4, 2023

Zach Agioutantis, professor and chair of the Department of Mining Engineering, has received the 2024 Howard N. Eavenson Award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.

Professional headshot of Zach Aqioutantis.

Zach Agioutantis Selected to ARMA Board of Directors

Jun 30, 2023

American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) members elected Agioutantis to serve a six-year term.

Chemical Engineering Students Present at 2023 Posters at the Capitol

Mar 7, 2023

Three engineering students were selected to present their research at the Kentucky State Capitol on March 2.

UK researchers are leaders in recovering materials that power our world

By Dave Melanson
 Feb 22, 2023

No matter who you talk to in the manufacturing, energy and industrial fields the same themes arise. Renewable energy and new, “green” materials are important to their missions and, ultimately, their customers.

Professional headshot of Zach Aqioutantis.

Zach Agioutantis Receives Rock Mechanics Award from SME

Nov 2, 2022

Zach Agioutantis, chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Mining Engineering, has received the Rock Mechanics Award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME).

Bertucci named UK’s 1st Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholar

Dave Melanson
 Aug 25, 2022

Lucas Bertucci, a University of Kentucky chemical engineering senior from Louisville, Kentucky, has been named the university’s first Lee T. Todd, Jr. Student Innovation Scholarship recipient.

Thomas Novak to Retire after 12 Years of Service

Jul 6, 2022

After nearly 12 years of service at the Department of Mining Engineering, Thomas Novak will retire this summer.

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