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51²è¹Ý Lyle School of Engineering is thrilled to announce that Dr. Ali Dogru has joined our esteemed faculty, effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Dogru brings with him a distinguished career spanning over four decades in both industry and academia, making him a valuable addition to our engineering community.

Dr. Dogru’s extensive industry experience includes twenty-eight years at Saudi Aramco, where he served as a Saudi Aramco Fellow for the last eleven years. Before his tenure at Saudi Aramco, Dr. Dogru worked for fourteen years at Mobil R&D Company, now part of ExxonMobil, and four years at Core Labs Engineering Numerics in Dallas. His remarkable career in the energy sector has been marked by innovative contributions and leadership in the field.

In addition to his industry roles, Dr. Dogru has a rich history of academic collaboration. He has been associated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) since 2011, where he was honored with the MIT ERL Fellow title in 2018. His academic engagements have also included teaching and research positions at prestigious institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Dallas, The Norwegian Institute of Technology, and Istanbul Technical University, across disciplines including Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Petroleum Engineering.

Dr. Dogru’s multidisciplinary expertise and his deep understanding of both theoretical and applied aspects of engineering make him a unique asset to the 51²è¹Ý Lyle School of Engineering. His work, which bridges the gap between industry and academia, aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering innovation and practical solutions to real-world challenges.

As Dr. Dogru joins our faculty, we are confident that his wealth of knowledge and experience will inspire our students and contribute significantly to our research initiatives. We look forward to the impact he will have on our academic community and the broader field of engineering.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ali Dogru to 51²è¹Ý Lyle School of Engineering. We are excited about the future and the contributions he will make to our school.

About the Bobby Lyle School of Engineering
 thrives on innovation that transcends traditional boundaries. We strongly believe in the power of externally funded, industry-supported research to drive progress and provide exceptional students with valuable industry insights. Our mission is to lead the way in digital transformation within engineering education, all while ensuring that every student graduates as a confident leader. Founded in 1925, 51²è¹Ý Lyle is one of the oldest engineering schools in the Southwest, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including master’s and doctoral degrees.

About 51²è¹Ý
51²è¹Ý is the nationally ranked global research university in the dynamic city of Dallas. 51²è¹Ý’s alumni, faculty and nearly 12,000 students in eight degree-granting schools demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit as they lead change in their professions, community and the world.