College of Engineering faculty are recognized internationally for their research discoveries that has contributed toward advancing the body of knowledge in their respective fields. The following list includes but a few of the awards garnered by faculty.

D. B. Bhattacharyya
Chemical and Materials Engineering

• Larry K. Cecil Award, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Environmental Division
• Distinguished Scientist Award, Kentucky Academy of Sciences

Dr. Donald G. Colliver
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

• Distinguished Lecturer, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning EngineersHenry G. Dietz
  Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Computerworld Smithsonian Award for the KLAT2 Supercomputer recognizing the six information technologies most advancing science
• Gordon Bell Award - Honorable Mention
• Most Innovative Hardware, High-Performance Computing Games

Dr. Ari Geertsema
Chemical and Materials Engineering and
Center for Applied Energy Research

• Industrial Chemistry Medal, SA Institute of Chemistry - for contributions to promote Industrial Chemistry and for promoting University-Industry interaction
• Stokes Award, 10th Pittsburgh Coal Conference - for the leading role played for over 10 years in the commercialization of Coal Conversion Technologies.

Dr. Dayong Gao
Mechanical Engineering

• Honorary Chang-Jiang Chair Professor, People's Republic of China
• One-hundred Scholar Award, Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China.

Dr. Donn E. Hancher
Civil Engineering

• R.L. Peurifoy Construction Research Award, American Society of Civil Engineers
• S.S. Steinberg Award, American Road & Transportation Builders Association

Dr. Andrew Klapper
Computer Science

• University Research Professor, University of Kentucky, 2002-2003

Dr. Cai Cheng Lu
Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Young Investigator Award, Office of Naval Research

Dr. James G. Morris
Chemical and Materials Engineering

• Secat Inc. Appreciation Award – recognizing contributions to the aluminum industry for research and development in the science and technology of aluminum alloys.

Dr. Syed A. Nasar (Emeritus)
Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Nikola Tesla Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers – for outstanding contributions to the field of generation and utilization of electric power.

Dr. Stephen Rankin
Chemical and Materials Engineering

• U.S. Department of Energy Defense Programs Early Career Scientist and Engineer Award.

Dr. Jerry Rose
Civil Engineering

• Industry Achievement Award, National Asphalt Pavement Association
• Distinguished Service Award, Asphalt Institute

Dr. Greg Wasilkowski
Computer Science

• 2001 Achievement in Information-Based Complexity Award

Yu-ming Zhang
Electrical and Computer Engineering and
UK Center for Manufacturing

• The A. F. Davis Silver Medal Award for Machine Design American Welding Society
• The Donald Julius Groen Prize, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, England.
• Outstanding Research Award, National Aeronautics and Space Ministry of China.