06/01/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Suprem Das, K-State IMSE associate professor, on receiving his fourth patent! We’re proud to celebrate his continued innovation and the impact of K-State research.
Detection at the nanoscale
Graphene, the "wonder material," has shaped much of Suprem Das' research career, and his continued work with the material has earned him his fourth patent, further advancing graphene's potential.
05/21/2026
Congratulations to our K-State IMSE Spring 2026 graduates! 🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this incredible milestone. We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and excited to see the impact you will make in your careers. Welcome to the alumni family — the future is bright! 💜
04/21/2026
Congrats to K-State IMSE Associate Professor Suprem Das on being recognized at the Inventors & Breeders Ceremony for three recently granted patents. A solid accomplishment and great to see the work acknowledged alongside Vice President for Research, Hans Coetzee, and Vice President of KSURF, Chris Brandt.
04/17/2026
The K-State IMSE Department proudly congratulates Dr. Rafid Hussein on earning his PhD and successfully defending his thesis.
This outstanding achievement reflects a high level of dedication, scholarly excellence, and commitment to research. We commend this accomplishment and look forward to Rafid’s continued contributions in academia and beyond. Congratulations, Dr. Hussein!
04/13/2026
Congrats to K-State IMSE graduate student, Trevor Chavez!
He has successfully completed his Master’s in Industrial Engineering after passing his final exam—an amazing accomplishment! 👏🚀
04/09/2026
The Kansas Water Institute (KWI) in its recent 2026 CoSearch workshop has selected Team HydroCats as its top performer and winner, earning a $200,000 in funding. The team including Dr. Suprem Das, K-State IMSE Associate Professor, and collaborators from multiple disciplines across the university, pitched their idea to the judges and the public during the competition. The team will work on an innovative project on water contaminants and remediation in Kansas drinking water.
04/09/2026
We're hopping on the throwback trend with Dr. Shing Chang, IMSE Interim Department Head, and K-State Engineering!
Dr. Shing Chang Then ➡️ Now 💜
From a throwback 25 years ago to over three decades at K-State, Shing Chang has been part of the department since 1991—making a lasting impact every step of the way.
Share your throwback + now photos, tag K-State IMSE & K-State Engineering!