Atiquzzaman Honored with Hitachi Ltd. Chair in Computer Science

Mohammed Atiquzzaman, Ph.D. and professor in the OU School of Computer Science, has been awarded the Hitachi Ltd. Chair in Computer Science. A committee comprised of peers reviewed Atiquzzaman's career accomplishments and made the determination that he met the criteria for this distinction.

According to the criteria of the chair, Atiquizzaman has attained the following achievements:

1. a national reputation for research excellence and superior teaching skills in the field of computer science;
2. outstanding professional or academic stature and level of personal energy and interest which help attract and develop exceptional students to become tomorrow’s teachers and future leaders in computer science;
3. devotion primarily to teaching and research activities in the College of Engineering;
4. the ability and experience to work with business and professional leaders of Oklahoma and the nation beyond the academic realm; and expectancy to make a high-level professional contribution for a substantial future period of time.

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