Mehrabian, who served as the fourth engineering dean at UCSB from 1983-1990, was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college during his tenure.
College of Engineering News
The naming recognized Robert Mehrabian for his vision, impact, and generosity on UCSB's College of Engineering.
Jun 12, 2025
Dean Umesh Mishra (left in left photo) and donors (from left in right photo) Duncan Eilings and Alistair Winn just after the unveling of the donor appreciation plaque.
Feb 13, 2024
The state-of-the-art shop is poised to deliver big results for students preparing to enter the job market.
Faculty seeking to develop breakthrough energy-efficient software are encouraged to apply for new seed grants.
Jun 08, 2022
A generous gift to the Institute for Energy Efficiency will support work to design the next generation of energy-efficient software
Kyle Lewis, chair of technology management
Jan 18, 2022
Christian Felipe established the chair in 2014 with a $1 million endowment to Technology Management.
The south side of Henley Hall, new home of the Institute for Energy Efficiency. Photograph by Jeff Liang
Dec 15, 2020
UC Santa Barbara’s Institute for Energy Efficiency settles into its state-of-the-art home, the just-completed, donor-funded Henley Hall
(Clockwise, from top left) Rod Alferness, dean of College of Engineering; Duncan Mellichamp; Chancellor Henry T. Yang; Professor Scott Shell; Professor Michael Gordon
Apr 23, 2019
Professors M. Scott Shell and Michael Gordon were appointed to the Founder's Chairs named in honor of Dr. John E. Myers and Robert G. Rinker.
Chemical engineering professor Michael Doherty
Apr 17, 2019
Michael Doherty was appointed the inaugural Duncan and Suzanne Mellichamp Endowed Chair in Systems Engineering.
Oct 10, 2017
Investor and philanthropist George Holbrook’s gift safeguards graduate research fellowships at the Institute for Energy Efficiency.
Jul 01, 2016
Pamela Lopker, President and Chairman of QAD, delivered the commencement address for UCSB engineering undergraduates on June 11, 2016.
Jun 10, 2016
Chances are you may still run into Professor Duncan Mellichamp, one of the founders of the Chemical Engineering department fifty years ago, on campus today.