Musavi Honored with UMaine's Distinguished Maine Professor Award

Senior associate dean and engineering professor recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:42pm

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Mohamad Musavi, senior associate dean and professor at the University of Maine's College of Engineering and Computing, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Maine Professor Award by the UMaine Alumni Association. Musavi is an internationally recognized scholar, educator and academic leader whose career at UMaine spans over four decades.

Why it matters

The Distinguished Maine Professor Award is the most prestigious faculty honor at the University of Maine, recognizing those who exemplify the highest qualities of teaching, research and public service. Musavi's selection highlights his transformative impact on engineering and computing education at UMaine, as well as his leadership in elevating the university's research reputation at the state and national levels.

The details

Musavi has played a pioneering role in introducing students to foundational knowledge in areas like artificial intelligence and automation, long before they became mainstream. He has secured nearly $13 million in external research funding and has an extensive publication record with over 2,700 citations. As an educator and mentor, Musavi has supervised over 100 graduate and undergraduate students, helping build a pipeline of talented engineers, scientists and innovators.

  • Musavi has been a professor at the University of Maine for over four decades.
  • He will receive the Distinguished Maine Professor Award on May 1, 2026.

The players

Mohamad Musavi

Senior associate dean and professor of the Maine College of Engineering and Computing at the University of Maine.

UMaine Alumni Association

A nonprofit organization that presents the Distinguished Maine Professor Award, the most prestigious faculty honor at the University of Maine.

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What’s next

A formal presentation of the Distinguished Maine Professor Award will be made to Musavi at the UMaine Alumni Association's annual Alumni Achievement Awards event on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Collins Center for the Arts.

The takeaway

Musavi's selection for the Distinguished Maine Professor Award underscores his exceptional contributions to engineering and computing education, research, and service at the University of Maine over the past four decades. His pioneering work and mentorship have helped shape generations of talented engineers, scientists and innovators who are now making an impact in Maine and beyond.