TTU’s Satish Mahajan Awarded Highest Faculty Honor

Satish Mahajan has been awarded the 2021 Caplenor Faculty Research Award, the highest honor for Tennessee Tech faculty.

Mahajan directs the Center for Energy Systems Research and instructs electrical and computer engineering. Mahajan’s current research is focused on electrical power systems and renewable energy.

“It’s always good being recognized by my peers. It makes me more motivated. I am a humble person and I came from a modest background,” Mahajan said in a release. “The first thought that came to my mind when I found out about the award was my parents. They made a lot of sacrifices. They are the reason why I am where I am today.”

Mahajan has advised 29 master’s students and 12 Ph.D. students over 33 years at Tech. This is the first time Mahajan has been honored with the award.

The Caplenor award was established in 1984 in memory of Charles Donald Caplenor, former associate vice president for research and dean of instructional development. This is the first time Mahajan has garnered the prestigious award.