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A flagship organization for civil engineers recently featured an SIUC professor in a section of its Web site focused on diversity.

Sanjeev Kumar

The American Society of Civil Engineers featured Sanjeev Kumar, professor of civil and environmental engineering, in its "Diversity Limelight" section on its Web site. The ASCE is a leading organization for civil engineers. Diversity Limelight features professionals who make significant contributions to the civil engineering profession and have demonstrated exceptional leadership and achievement within that profession.

Kumar also is a fellow of ASCE. He is only the fifth person selected for the feature since the program began in spring 2007.

"It is a great honor for SIUC and me," Kumar said. "Engineering is a profession that is heavily involved in providing service to society. Therefore, I strongly believe that diversity in engineering is essential since it brings together various economic, cultural, personal, educational, and social perspectives for solving a problem. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals at SIUC."

Kumar was named SIUC's outstanding teacher for the 2005-2006 academic year. He specializes in soil mechanics, foundation designs, earthquake engineering and environmental geotechnology, among other topics.

Before joining the SIUC faculty 1998, Kumar worked more than 10 years in the civil engineering industry. He developed at least four new courses at the University and emphasized student interaction with practicing professionals. He also produced two peer-reviewed instructional DVDs on geotechnical engineering, with proceeds going to enhance undergraduate education at SIUC.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering named Kumar its outstanding teacher twice. In 2002, he received a department teaching award based on student evaluations.

Kumar earned his master's and doctorate degrees from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1993 and 1996, respectively. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1986 at the Institution of Engineers in India.

Siva K. Balasubramanian, Henry J. Rehn Professor of Marketing in SIUC's College of Business and Administration, has been named the North American Regional Editor of the British Food Journal.

"I was delighted to hear this news," said Balasubramanian. "This journal is really on a high-profile growth trajectory, so I expect this position will bring new visibility and opportunity to showcase my research on food consumption behaviors."

Balasubramanian also researches new types of marketing messages such as product placement, customer relationship management, new product diffusion, and the impact of strategic business decisions on shareholders' wealth.

"SIU College of Business provides an excellent environment for academic research," said Balasubramanian, who has been teaching at SIUC for more than 15 years.

After more than 100 years of publication, the British Food Journal is known worldwide for its broad and unique interdisciplinary coverage of food-related research. The journal has a strong commitment to publishing the latest food research from around the globe, all of which is reviewed and adjudicated by an international editorial board of leading experts. With its independent analysis and informed insights, it provides a vital communications link between all sectors of this dynamic industry, keeping the reader abreast of topical issues and emerging trends.

Balasubramanian earned a bachelor of science and a master's of business administration degrees from Osmania University in India. He received a doctorate in marketing from The State University of New York at Buffalo.

U.S. News & World Report ranks SIUC's College of Business and Administration among the top 100 public business colleges nationwide.

Susan Hingle

Dr. Susan Hingle, associate professor of internal medicine at SIU School of Medicine, is governor-elect of the Illinois southern chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP).  She begins the one-year term at the annual ACP meeting in May, followed by a four-year term as governor at the annual meeting in April 2009.  ACP governors provide a link between members, headquarters and the Board of Regents and are responsible for coordinating local ACP activities.

Hingle joined the SIU faculty in 1998.  She completed a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center in 1997.  She earned her medical degree at Rush Medical College in 1993, and her bachelor's degree at Miami University in 1989. Hingle is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Lisabeth A. DiLalla, professor of family medicine at SIU School of Medicine in Carbondale, has been awarded fellow status by the Association of Psychological Science (APS).  Fellow status is awarded to APS members who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching or service.  The APS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology.

DiLalla joined the SIU faculty in 1990.  She earned her doctoral and master's degrees from the University of Virginia in 1987 and 1985, respectively, and her bachelor's from Brandeis University in 1981.