The University of Oklahoma Graduate College has honored Dr. Somik Ghosh, associate professor of Construction Science, with the “Graddy” award, recognizing his outstanding commitment to supporting graduate students. Each year, these awards celebrate graduate liaisons and VIPs from across campus who go above and beyond to foster student success.
Dr. Ghosh is pictured accepting the Graddy Award from Dr. Randy Hewes, Dean of the Graduate College
Dr. Ghosh has served as the graduate program liaison for the Haskell & Irene Lemon Division of Construction Science since 2020 and is an active member of the Gibbs College graduate council. His dedication extends beyond administrative leadership—he is also a mentor and coach, guiding students to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.
Congratulations to Dr. Ghosh on this well-deserved recognition!
The featured photo shows Dr. Ghosh, pictured third from the left, with a group of graduate students he recently coached in a competition, reflecting his hands-on approach to student development.
Associate Professors Lee Fithian, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Pober have published a chapter in the recently released New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality, published by Elsevier. Their contribution, titled “Chapter 16 – Architecture and the Challenges of Indoor Air Quality,” examines the relationship between architecture and indoor air quality.
Dr. Ladan Mozaffarian, Assistant Professor of Regional and City Planning, has been selected to serve as Co-Chair of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Planners of Color Interest Group (POCIG) for the 2025–2027 term.
The Gibbs College of Architecture is proud to recognize Tahsin Tabassum, a recent graduate of the college’s Master of Regional and City Planning program and current doctoral student at the University of California, Irvine, for receiving the prestigious 2024–2025 American Planning Association (APA) Outstanding Student Award.
