Engineering professors Hopcroft and Shuler to receive honorary doctorates

Professors John Hopcroft and Michael Shuler of the College of Engineering will receive honorary doctorates in May for their contributions to research and education.

Hopcroft, the IBM Professor of Engineering and Applied Mathematics, will receive an honorary doctorate May 16 from the University of Sydney for his research contributions to theoretical computer science and his work to improve science and technology education in developing countries.

Each year, as a volunteer for the Vietnam Education Foundation, Hopcroft helps institutions in Vietnam develop curricula, and he helps select a student for one of 100 fellowships offered by the foundation for study in the United States. Working for the World Bank, he has also aided Chile in building its science program by making recommendations on research spending.

Shuler, the James M. and Marsha McCormick Chair of Biomedical Engineering and Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Chemical Engineering, will receive his honorary doctorate in engineering from the University of Notre Dame at its May 18 commencement.

Shuler is being honored for his groundbreaking research that has led to advances in cell modeling and pharmaceutical production. He is also being recognized for remaining a committed teacher of young students entering the field.

Robert Emro is a communications specialist with the College of Engineering.

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