Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO
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    258 faculty · 268 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science40 faculty · 24 courses avg h-index 20.3 #52 of 88 in Computer Science
    Hua Wang, Professor h-index 83
    Machine learning and data mining, as well as their applications in medical image computing, health informatics, cheminformatics, material informatics, additive manufacturing, bioinformatics, and computer vision, where he aims at dev
    Notable: “Computing Interaction Effects and Standard Errors in Logit and Probit Models” (2004) · 1,820 citations
    Pejman Tahmsebi, Associate Professor h-index 51
    Notable: “Segmentation of digital rock images using deep convolutional autoencoder networks” (2019) · 302 citations
    C. Estelle Smith, Assistant Professor h-index 40
    Human-Computer Interaction and Social Computing Whole- Human-Centered Design for UI/UX, AI/ML, and Community Data Science Computational Spiritual Support Mental Health and Social Support Online Communities Recent Papers The Impact of Govern
    Notable: “Pathways to Macroscale Order in Nanostructured Block Copolymers” (1997) · 314 citations
    Dejun Yang, Associate Professor h-index 39
    In networking, mobile sensing and computing, and Internet of things. Specifically, I apply game theory, optimization, algorithm design, and machine learning to resource allocation, security, and privacy problems in these areas.” Recent
    Notable: “Smart Grid — The New and Improved Power Grid: A Survey” (2011) · 3,305 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Computer Science · Computer Science for STEM · Foundational Programming Concepts + Design · Systems Programming · Data Structures and Algorithms · Python-Based Computing: Building a Sensor System +18 more
    Mechanical Engineering40 faculty · 34 courses avg h-index 17.4 #53 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Robert Kee, George R. Brown Distinguished Professor h-index 69
    Primarily in modeling and simulation of chemically reacting fluid flow. Applications are generally in the area of clean energy, including fuel cells, photovoltaics, and advanced combustion. Dr. Kee’s sponsored research efforts are
    Notable: “Chemkin-II: A Fortran chemical kinetics package for the analysis of gas-phase chemical kinetics” (1989) · 3,571 citations
    Robert Braun, University Distinguished Professor and Director, Mines/NREL Advanced Energy Systems Program h-index 40
    Es on energy systems modeling and analysis, techno-economic optimization, and numerical simulation of transport phenomena occurring within fuel cell and alternative energy systems. His industry experience encompasses development of low-NOx
    Notable: “Highly durable, coking and sulfur tolerant, fuel-flexible protonic ceramic fuel cells” (2018) · 774 citations
    Greg Jackson, Professor h-index 40
    Notable: “Measuring fundamental properties in operating solid oxide electrochemical cells by using in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy” (2010) · 286 citations
    Alexandra Newman, Professor and Director, Operations Research with Engineering Program h-index 32
    Applied Optimization Transportation logistics Mine production scheduling Energy policy and building design Military applications Athletics scheduling Publications View a complete list of publications on my Homepage . Colorado School of Mine
    Notable: “A Review of Operations Research in Mine Planning” (2010) · 368 citations
    Courses: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: PROGRAMMING + HARDWARE INTERFACE · INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: DESIGN + FABRICATION · INTRODUCTION TO SOLID MECHANICS · THERMODYNAMICS I · INSTRUMENTATION + AUTOMATION · MECHANICAL INTEGRATION + DESIGN +28 more
    Applied Mathematics39 faculty · 29 courses avg h-index 16.6 #23 of 29 in Mathematics & Statistics
    Douglas Nychka, Professor Emeritus h-index 47
    Nonparametric regression Spatial statistics Computational statistics and big data. Novel applications to environmental problems Past Positions Senior Scientist and Institute Director, National Center for Atmospheric ) Professor
    Notable: “Semi-Nonparametric Maximum Likelihood Estimation” (1987) · 933 citations
    Paul Martin, Professor h-index 39
    Scattering, diffraction and propagation of waves Waves in anisotropic and inhomogeneous media Fracture mechanics; diffraction by cracks Integral equations, especially hypersingular equations Editorial Activities Associate Editor, SIAM Journ
    Notable: “Reflection and transmission from porous structures under oblique wave attack” (1991) · 334 citations
    Luis Tenorio, Associate Professor h-index 25
    Statistical inverse problems Applied probability Experimental design Colorado School of Mines 1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO / Admissions & Financial Aid Financial Aid Graduate Admissions Undergraduate Adm
    Notable: “Structure in the COBE differential microwave radiometer first-year maps” (1992) · 2,560 citations
    Dorit Hammerling, Professor h-index 24
    Spatial statistics for large data Environmental statistics Computational statistics Weather and climate applications Oil and gas emissions and local sensing Remote sensing data applications Current Research Projects Methane Monitoring Recen
    Notable: “A Case Study Competition Among Methods for Analyzing Large Spatial Data” (2018) · 408 citations
    Courses: INTRODUCTORY TOPICS FOR CALCULUS · CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I · CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II · INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS · CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS III · DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS +23 more
    Chemical Engineering36 faculty · 21 courses avg h-index 28.3 #9 of 10 in Chemical Engineering
    Andrew Herring, Professor h-index 48
    Notable: “Anion-exchange membranes in electrochemical energy systems” (2014) · 2,012 citations
    Zachary Aman, Affiliate Faculty h-index 43
    Notable: “Gas hydrates in sustainable chemistry” (2020) · 784 citations
    Colin Wolden, Professor h-index 41
    Focused on the synthesis of nanostructured materials and their application to solving challenges in the areas of renewable energy and sustainability. Synthesis techniques include both vapor deposition (sputtering, CVD) and solution proc
    Notable: “CdTe-based thin film photovoltaics: Recent advances, current challenges and future prospects” (2023) · 371 citations
    Ning Wu, Professor h-index 40
    Lies in finding simple and elegant ways to precisely control the structures of materials at different length scales. Multi-scale hierarchical structures are found abundantly in nature for surprisingly different purposes. For example, the am
    Courses: FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I · FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II · COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING · MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES · CHEMICAL PROCESS PRINCIPLES LABORATORY · INTRO TO THERMODYNAMICS +15 more
    Chemistry35 faculty · 23 courses avg h-index 30 #5 of 21 in Chemistry
    Ryan Richards, Professor h-index 66
    Notable: “Surface reconstruction and chemical evolution of stoichiometric layered cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries” (2014) · 1,437 citations
    Thomas Albrecht, Professor h-index 60
    Notable: “A metal–organic framework material that functions as an enantioselective catalyst for olefin epoxidation” (2006) · 964 citations
    James Ranville, Professor h-index 55
    Notable: “Natural, incidental, and engineered nanomaterials and their impacts on the Earth system” (2019) · 800 citations
    Matthew Posewitz, Professor h-index 53
    Energy is inextricably linked to a society’s standard of living and the 21st century will see dramatic changes in how energy is generated, distributed and utilized. It is clear that diminishing fossil energy resources, climate change concer
    Notable: “Microalgal triacylglycerols as feedstocks for biofuel production: perspectives and advances” (2008) · 3,728 citations
    Courses: Introductory Chemistry · Principles of Chemistry I · Principles of Chemistry II · Molecular Engineering + Materials Chemistry · Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics · Organic Chemistry I +17 more
    Economics26 faculty · 33 courses avg h-index 22.9 #51 of 104 in Economics
    Morgan D. Bazilian, Professor of Public Policy, Director of Payne Institute h-index 76
    Notable: “The role of renewable energy in the global energy transformation” (2019) · 4,808 citations
    John Tilton, Professor Emeritus h-index 33
    Notable: “Using the cumulative availability curve to assess the threat of mineral depletion: The case of lithium” (2009) · 324 citations
    Roderick G. Eggert, Research Professor, Deputy Director of Critical Materials Innovation Hub h-index 29
    Notable: “A review of methods and data to determine raw material criticality” (2020) · 301 citations
    Carol A. Dahl, Professor Emeritus h-index 28
    Notable: “Requirements for high impact diagnostics in the developing world” (2006) · 597 citations
    Courses: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS · PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS · INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS · INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS · INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS · ECONOMETRICS +27 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Colorado School of Mines. Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO reports an overall acceptance rate of 60.7%, an SAT middle 50% of 1205–1465, a class size of 1,602, and a yield of 25.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Top-ranked STEM-focused public university specializing in engineering and applied sciences. Only 31% women; strong industry placement in energy, tech, and aerospace.