News & Events Faculty were recognized for professional excellence at the Fourth Annual University Conference Sept. 23, 2009. Eight faculty members were honored by President Dr. Stan Liberty and Provost Dr. Michael Harris. 2009 Outstanding Teaching AwardsThe teaching award recipients were:
The teaching awards have been facilitated by Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) since 2006. The recipients are chosen by a selection committee consisting of a peer group of previous awardees. The researcher award recipients were:
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Dr. Ruben Hayrapetyan, professor of Mathematics, was awarded an Outstanding Teaching Award for enabling students to successfully learn subject matter in challenging advanced applied mathematics courses; for setting high standards and compassionately encouraging and enabling students to meet them. 
Dr. Robert McAllister (aka Doc Mac), associate professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry, was awarded and Outstanding Teaching Award. He has been an integral part of the university since July 1977 utilizing his thorough knowledge of chemistry and sharp wit to engage students. McAllister has taught more than 15 different courses at Kettering and participates in numerous outreach activities including AIM, and Kamp Kettering.
Dr. Matthew Sanders, professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, was awarded an Outstanding Teaching Award for his ability to teach a large variety of courses both inside and outside of his own department, and ensuring that in each course students thoroughly learn the subject matter. Many alumni and current students credit their success to his sound advice, and mentoring.
Dr. Terri Lynch-Caris, associate professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, received the Tutt Award for Innovation, recognizing excellence in teaching innovation. She spearheaded a successful effort resulting in the creation of a multi-departmental, multi-disciplinary course that spans the university: IME 540 - Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing. 
Dr. Montserrat Rabago-Smith, assistant professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry, was honored with the Educational Scholar award, recognizing faculty who have demonstrated excellence in the scholarship of teaching & learning. Rabago-Smith worked with Educational Scholar – Dr. Jennifer Aurandt, assistant professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry, to enhance a course that is required of all Mechanical and Industrial Engineering students at Kettering University, Industrial Organic Chemistry. This enhancement led to the development of a new course focusing on pollution prevention, green chemistry and green engineering. 
Dr. Susanta Das, assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering, received an Outstanding New Researcher award for his significant contributions in the area of the development of PEM fuel cells and renewable energy systems.
Dr. Yaomin Dong, assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering, received an Outstanding New Researcher award for significant contributions in the area of the development of wiper systems, energy recovery and design and modeling with metal and composite materials. 
Dr. Yuri, Sikorski, associate professor of Physics, was recognized with the Outstanding Applied Researcher Award for his substantial contributions to the area of photonics and integrated optics.