Rania Al-Hammoud, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rania Al-Hammoud, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Associate Chair, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, is recognized as a supportive, enthusiastic, and hands-on educator. Her dedication to student success and inclusive teaching creates an environment where students feel empowered to grow both academically and personally. One student reflected on her impact: “Dr. Rania Al-Hammoud has been the most influential professor in my undergraduate studies; her guidance and encouragement have had a profound effect on my personal and professional growth.”
Another student highlighted her teaching style: “She redesigned the curriculum to include at-home hands-on experiments using household materials paired with virtual collaborative sessions that connected us as a globally dispersed team of students.”
A colleague emphasized her broader contributions: "Rania also demonstrates a consistent commitment to inclusive teaching. She incorporates physical models and demonstration kits to support conceptual understanding, particularly for learners who benefit from visual and kinesthetic approaches.”