Suresh Immanuel

Dr. Suresh Immanuel

Dean, College of Business and Engineering
Associate Provost of Academic Partnerships
Professor of Civil Engineering

Room 152, Schroeder School of Business Building
812-488-2085
ss476@evansville.edu

Dr. Suresh Immanuel serves as Dean of the College of Business and Engineering and Associate Provost for Academic Partnerships at the University of Evansville, where he is also a tenured Professor of Civil Engineering. In his leadership roles, Dr. Immanuel provides strategic oversight for academic programs spanning business, engineering, and applied learning, with a focus on enrollment growth, industry engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global partnerships. He assumed the deanship in June 2024, bringing with him extensive academic and administrative experience. Prior to this role, he served as Associate Dean and earlier as Department Chair within the School of Engineering and Computer Science, where he led faculty, curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation-related initiatives. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing cross-college collaboration, including the development of new interdisciplinary programs that align academic preparation with workforce needs.

A registered Professional Engineer (P.E.), Dr. Immanuel is actively involved in accreditation and quality assurance at the national level. He serves as a Civil Engineering Program Evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and has contributed extensively to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), including service on multiple national committees. His scholarly service has been recognized with the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering in 2012, 2014, and 2017. At the University of Evansville, he has served on numerous institutional committees, including the Academic Services Committee, General Education Subcommittee, and Curriculum Committee, and he previously served as University Ombudsperson for two years. He is the recipient of several honors recognizing his contributions to teaching and service, including the 2018 Dean’s Teaching Award and the 2023 Eykamp Prize, which acknowledges extraordinary contributions to the University.

Dr. Immanuel’s work is guided by a commitment to student success, faculty development, and meaningful partnerships that strengthen the relevance and impact of higher education.

Education:

  • Master of Science (MS) in Leadership (Higher Education), University of Evansville, 2020
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering, Auburn University, 2007
  • Master of Engineering (ME) in Highway and Transport Management, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University, India, 2004
  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University, India, 2001

Previous Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
  • Faculty Research Associate, School of Civil and Construction Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
  • Research Assistant, National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), Auburn University, Auburn, AL
  • Engineer, Secon Surveys Private Limited, Bangalore, India

Specialty Areas:

  • Pavement Design and Analysis
  • Pavement Condition Assessment and Management
  • Asphalt Technology

Professional Memberships:

  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
  • Chi Epsilon

Honors and Awards:

  • Eykamp Award
  • ICI Leadership Academy Fellow
  • Deans Teaching Award
  • ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering Reviewer of the Year
  • ASCE Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) Fellow
  • NAPA Fellowship
  • Caterpillar Fellowship
  • Auburn University Graduate School Fellowship
  • State Government of Tamilnadu Scholarship

Publications: (Previously published under the name Suresh Immanuel Selvaraj)

  • Immanuel S., “Correlation Between the Course Knowledge Survey Results and Student Performance in a Civil Engineering Course,” 2022 ASEE IL-IN Section Conference, Anderson, IN. April 2022.
  • Kaklamanos, J., & Ghanat, S., Shillaber, C., Kunberger, T., Barry, B., Griffiths, S., Walton-Macaulay, C., Immanuel, S., Saftner, D., Swan, C. “Instruction and Assessment of Mohr’s Circle Concepts in Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineering Courses,” 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. July 2022.
  • Ghanat, S. T., Kaklamanos, J., Kunberger, T., Walton-Macaulay, C., Immanuel, S., Saftner, D.A., Berry, B.E., Griffiths, S., Shilabar, C.M., Swan, C., “Bias and Precision in Instructor Grading of Concept Inventories in Geotechnical Engineering Courses,” 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa Bay, FL. July 2019.
  • Ghanat, S. T., Kaklamanos, J., Walton-Macaulay, C., Selvaraj, S. I., Saftner, D.A., Swan, C., Kunberger, T., “Assessing the Impact of Educational Factors on Conceptual Understanding of Geotechnical Engineering Topics,” 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2018.
  • Allen, J. H., Fulcher, J., and Selvaraj, S. I., “Assessment of Student Learning in Undergraduate Engineering Courses Using Quizzes in Lieu of Homework,” 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, June 2017.
  • Ghanat, S. T., Kaklamanos, J., Selvaraj, S. I., Walton-Macaulay, C., and Sleep, M., “Assessment of Students’ Prior Knowledge and Learning in an Undergraduate Foundation Engineering Course,” 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio. June 2017.
  • Ghanat, S. T., Kaklamanos, J., Ziotopoulou, K., Selvaraj, S. I., and Fallon, D. J., “A Multi-Institutional Study of Pre- and Post-Course Knowledge Surveys in Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineering Courses,” 2016 ASEE’s 123 Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA. June 2016.
  • Selvaraj, S.I., “An Effort to Instill Entrepreneurial Mindset Through Teaching Modules in Undergraduate Civil Engineering Courses,” 2014 ASEE IL-IN Section Conference, Terre Haute, IN.
  • Selvaraj, S.I., “Incorporating Different Design Aspects of Land Transportation in the Introductory Level Undergraduate Transportation Engineering Course,” 2013 ASEE IL-IN Section Conference, Angola, IN.
  • Selvaraj, S.I., “Review on the Use of Instrumented Pavement Test Data in Validating Flexible Pavement Mechanistic Load Response Models,” The Eighth International Conference on Traffic and Transportation Studies, China, Elsevier, pp 819-831.
  • Swenty, B., Valenzuela, M., Allen, J., Selvaraj, I., “Assessing Program Educational Objectives Using a Web-Based Alumni Survey System,” ASEE Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, June 2010.
  • Immanuel, S., Timm, D.H., “A Field Calibrated Shear Strain Rut Prediction Model,” Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting CD-ROM, Washington D.C., 2007.
  • Timm, D.H., Newcomb, D.E., Selvaraj, I., “A Practical Guide to Low-Volume Road Perpetual Pavement Design,” International Conference on Perpetual Pavements, Ohio, 2006.
  • Immanuel, S., Timm, D.H., “Measured and Theoretical Pressures in Base and Subgrade Layers under Dynamic Truck Loading,” Proceedings of Airport and Highway Specialty Conference, American Society of Civil Engineers, Atlanta, 2006. pp. 155-166.
  • Immanuel, S., Lakshmi, S., “Testing Temperature Related Performance of Bituminous Mixes,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Structural and Road Transportation Engineering, 2005, pp. 551-558.
  • Immanuel, S., Vasudevan, J., “Trends of Safety in Bus Transport-A Case Study of Tamilnadu State in India,” Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Transportation Systems Planning and Operation, TRANSPO 2004, Chennai, India.
  • Subramanian, K.P., Murugaasan, R, Immanuel, S., "Review on the Use of Alternative Materials for Highway Construction in India,” Indian Roads Congress Conference Souvenir, 149th Annual Session at Pondicherry, 2003, pp. 49-58.
  • Suresh M.B., Immanuel, S., "Comparative Evaluation of Pavement Rating Techniques – A Case Study in India,” Seminar on Pavement Failures, Analysis and Remedial Measures, Hyderabad, India, 2003, pp. 1-10.
  • Saravanan, G., Immanuel, S.S., “Bus Stop Rationalization Using GIS,” Proceedings of the International Conference on GIS – Map India 2003, available in www.gisdevelopment.net, 9 pages.
  • Vijayalakshmi, Immanuel, S.S., “Urban Public Mass Transport Integration- Case Study of Mass Rapid Transit System in Chennai,” Proceedings of the National Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment, Hyderabad, India, 2003, pp. 151-156.
  • Immanuel, S.S., “Strategies for Safety Planning of Bus Transport in India,” Proceedings of National Seminar on Safety in Public Transport, Chennai, India, 2002, pp 80-83
  • Raja, S., Immanuel, S.S., “Driver Education and Licensing System in the Context of Transport Safety,” Proceedings of National Seminar on Safety in Public Transport, Chennai, India, 2002. pp. 54-58.