Award Description
The Master Teacher designation is the highest distinction given by the Office of the Provost to NJIT faculty members or lecturers who have a sustained record of recognized teaching excellence. The designation is given in recognition of excellence in the classroom, innovation in educational approaches, and a significant impact on student learning. Master Teachers are expected to be leaders in pedagogy, mentors to other faculty, and innovators in education.
Guidelines for Master Teacher Designation and Submission Instructions
2025
Thomas Ogorzalek, New Jersey School of Architecture
Jaskirat Sodhi, School of Applied Engineering and Technology
Phillip Barden, Federated Department of Biological Sciences
Donivyn Schmidt, Department of Mathematical Sciences
2024
Maria Stanko, Federated Department of Biological Sciences
Padman Natarajan, Department of Mathematical Sciences
2023
No award bestowed
2022
Junmin Shi, Martin Tuchman School of Management
Sanchoy Das, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
2021
Victor Matveev, Department of Mathematical Sciences
Anthony Schuman(2), Hillier College of Architecture and Design
2020
Cesar Bandera, Martin Tuchman School of Management
Ecevit Biglili(3), Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering​
Stephen Pemberton, Federated Department of History
2019
Maurie Cohen, Deparmtent of Humanities and Social Sciences
Neil Maher, Federated Department of History
2018
Stephen Zdepski, College of Architecture and Design
2017
Denis Blackmore (3), Department of Mathematical Sciences
Edwin Hou, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
2016
Dimitri Theodoratos, Department of Computer Science
Tara Alvarez, Department of Biomedical Engineering​
Raj Sodhi, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
2013
Taha Marhaba, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Mark Somers, Martin Tuchman School of Management
2012
Robert Barat (2), Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
Bruce Bukiet, Department of Mathematical Sciences
2011
Katia Passerini (1), Martin Tuchman School of Management
2010
Piero Armenante, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
Glenn Goldman, College of Architecture and Design
2009
James McHugh (3), Department of Computer Science
Laurent Simon, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
2008
Rajesh Dave, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
Eliza Michalopoulou, Department of Mathematical Sciences
Methi Wecharatana, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
2007
John Federici, Department of Physics
Amit Bose, Department of Mathematical Sciences
John Schuring (2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
2006
Roxanne Hiltz(2), Department of Informatics
Rajiv Mehta, Martin Tuchman School of Management
Norbert Elliot (2), Department of Humanities
2005
John Bechtold, Department of Mathematical Sciences
James Geller, Department of Computer Science
Bernard Koplik (3), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Michael Mostoller (3), College of Architecture and Design
2004
John Carpinelli, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Antonio De Sousa Santos (2), College of Architecture and Design
Ronald Rockland (2), Department of Engineering Technology
2003
Asokan Anandarajan, Martin Tuchman School of Management
Timothy Chang (3), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ricki Goldman (1), Department of Informatics
Robert Lynch (3), Department of Humanities
Stanley Reisman (2), Department of Biomedical Engineering
2002
Harold Deutschman (2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Martin Katzen (3), Department of Mathematical Sciences
Dana E. Knox (3), Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
Doris Sher (2), Federated Department of History
2001
Fadi Deek, Department of Informatics and Department of Mathematical Sciences
Robert Dresnack (2), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Donald Getzin (2), Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science
Murray Lieb (3), Department of Mathematical Sciences
2000
Basil C. Baltzis, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
Rose Dios (2), Department of Mathematical Sciences
Ronald Gautreau (3), Department of Physics
Deran Hanesian (3), Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
Angelo Perna (3), Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering
1 Separated from NJIT
2 Retired
3 Deceased
